Detail of a recent piece that’s found a home. Looking forward to getting back in the studio in the next couple of weeks.
New painting. 60” x 40” mixed media on ply. Available
New painting. 32”x32” mixed media on ply.
Details of a new 32”x32” mixed media piece.
Detail of a new painting. 32”x32” mixed media on ply.
Another busy day in the studio. Detail of work in progress.
Finished this piece up today. Mixed media on ply. 32”x32”
New work. These will stay in my home as part of my personal collection.
Details of new painting. 32”x32” mixed media on ply.
New painting. 32”x32” mixed media on ply.
New painting - 32”x32” mixed media on ply.
Detail of a new 34”x34” mixed media painting.
New studio work. Detail from a 34”x34” mixed media painting on ply panel.
Details of a new commission. Mixed media on ply. 32”x32”
Goin’ into 22 like…
My dad passed away 30 years ago. My girls never knew him. I had some of his old jewelry and with of the help of my friends Tim Warris and Amber Kalmar we made necklaces, Christmas gifts for both my daughters. The figure is something I’ve used in paintings for years and represents dreams and freedom. These images show a bit of the process. I didn’t have any proper boxes so used little cases and personalized them. Taking something that was important to my dad and turning it into something special for my girls means so much, and the surprise on Christmas morning when they opened their gift was something I’ll cherish forever. Merry Christmas.
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
