the messengers - detail of a 48”x48” painting I recently completed. My family are survivors of the Mohawk Institute…. Canada’s oldest Residential School. The concept of the piece is that birds carry messages/updates from children, home to broken mothers.” The piece is part of the “shift” group show @thebenzgallery in London ON. Some pieces close doors and some open them. I’m looking forward to getting back in the studio to follow my path.
Thank you to everyone that purchased a Black Shirt to support the Woodland Cultural Centre and their Save the Evidence Campaign.
Today I made a donation of $3000 that will help restore the Mohawk Institute… Canada’s oldest Residential School.
The response to the Black Shirt has been amazing and I can’t thank everyone enough.
I’ve had a lot of requests for shirts since we sold out, so I’m now taking preorders. Hoodies and T’s can be ordered now at www.folker.ca The garments will be available for pickup or delivered before the end of September.
If you don’t need a hoodie or T, but would like to help, please consider a donation to the Save the Evidence campaign by visiting www.woodlandculturalcentre.ca
This design was created after hearing the news of graves discovered at residential schools across the country. I didn't plan on making shirts using this graphic... it was created as a personal healing exercise, but after the response on social media and discussions with The Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, the Black Shirt is now available for purchase. $20 from every shirt will go directly to Woodland Cultural Centre's - Save The Evidence Campaign. My Grandmother was a residential school survivor and I can’t think of a better way to honour her and the rest of the children than by Saving the Evidence.
You can purchase your shirt at Folker.ca
Finished and finally dry, this 60”x60” painting is hanging in my studio. It’s hard to see the textures and details in this piece so I’ve taken some pics of my favourite pieces within it. Available - DM for details.
Some mark making on this 5’x5’ mixed media panel. I’m really pleased with the textures in this piece. I hope to finish up and post some photos on the weekend.
Small isolation sketches while larger pieces dry. Calm before the storm in Port Dover. Stay safe friends.
Tobacco baggie with hand pulled image. The textures in these pieces are so unique. The stories they could tell.
The printing is complete and the results are fantastic! I’ve got a very limited number of very well used Norfolk County tobacco baggies available for purchase. Each bag is unique with authentic tobacco harvest patina. Measurements are approximately 49” x 18” with hand pulled screen printed image applied. These will be available from my studio tomorrow @lightupthelanepd If you aren’t able to attend the event but still want a piece of Norfolk heritage, you can DM to purchase. There are 11 pcs available.
I had some resin left over from WaterMother project so I made some Lakeshore Vignettes.
I just picked up over 100 tobacco baggies from an old friend. Big plans for these beauties. The colour and textures are incredible. So many hours of work in the sandy soil, hot sun and the rain. There are stories to be told here.... I’ll do my best to do them justice. Stop by my studio during @lightupthelanepd to see where this journey takes me.
Last Tuesday I had the honour of talking with a group of amazing grade 4 students from Mrs Mascarenhas class at Our Lady of the Assumption CES in Hannon ON. We talked about achieving dreams and overcoming obstacles. How being different is good. Best of all, we created some wonderful art! Thank you DVSA for providing me with the opportunity to make so many new friends. 🙏
I saw this painting today for the first time since 2002. I forgot I painted it but once I saw it, it was like seeing an old friend. There’s a piece of us in everything we create. 4’x4’ mixed media, resin, cheesecloth, rivets and staples on plywood.
Studio is open today and Port Dover HOME shirts are now available. Stop by and say hello!
Just finished this 14”x28” painting and it will be available to purchase this weekend during Open Studios Port Dover Nov. 30 - Dec. 1
Mini 6”x 6” on ply. Baby steps in a new direction.
Sketch on ply.
Sketch of eight fishes 8”x10”
Sketch of seven fishes. 8”x10” on ply.