Posts Tagged ‘textile artist’

Book Launch with Madeleine Sauvé – Saturday, January 28th 3-5 pm

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

 

Young and Big Books Proudly Presents:

At Home with Divorce

Please join author Madeleine Sauvé at Bird on the Wire this Saturday, January 29th 3-5 pm for a book launch and signing. This is a family-friendly event and beverages will be served. Please drop by and chat with the author! You will be able to purchase your copy of  this informational book at the shoppe as well as browse other printed items with the same theme.

At Home with Divorce is a young girl’s story of how she and her brother adjust to their parents’ divorce.

A blunt and reassuring resource for young children of divorcing parents, suitable for ages 2-7.

“At Home With Divorce  is written from the perspective of my little girl self and reflects the memories of my own parents divorcing. It is my goal to provide families, small children and caregivers a resource with which to approach this process, and a way to deal with the emotional struggle of a family in transition”.    –Sauvé

 

Madeleine Sauvé is a visual artist with a background in graphic media. She studied Printmaking at the University of Alberta and did a Master’s in Print Media at Concordia University in Montreal. Her work has been exhibited all over the world:  Venice, Tokyo, Chicago, Philadelphia, Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver.

Madeleine wrote and printed a novella for her Master’s thesis project called Somewhere Between Nirvana and Denial. In 2010 she established Young and Big Books to make beautiful books on tender subjects, for kids.

Madeleine is the mother of two young boys and teaches print media at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, in Vancouver.

 

Robbie Vergara – Artist in the Window, this Saturday, November 26, 11-4

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

We are thrilled to have Robbie Vergara working on his screen printed t-shirts and other textile items as our next Artist in the Window! Also a filmmaker, Robbie has incorporated a wide array of inspiration into his line, and specifically likes to work with 18th and 19th Century Biology drawings. Names like “King of the Raven”, “Happy Bat Face” and “Golden Guns” speak to his perfect blend of bold graphics and surreal imagery. Robbie pulls the ink on a screen to make each individual item so that what looks “the same” is uniquely different, and that process makes these items special in a world of digitally printed items. Wondering what I am talking about? Come down to the store this Saturday, November 26th betweeen 11 and 4 for a look and a chat!

Join Robbie on his Facebook Page here.

October Private View – the Prelude!

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

We are gearing up for the second Private View event here at Bird on a Wire. Last months was fantastic, and we are dedicated to making this event even better! The two artist tables, located front and centre, currently display a selection of whimsical textile pieces by artist Karen Yaremkewich. Known for her thematic creations, these no doubt conjure images of talking rabbits and tea parties! The other table host a selection of ethereal Photographic prints by Suzanne Goodwin. Her photographs evoke feelings of melancholy, sweetness and dreams. Musical performance by emerging artist Genevieve Antanina.

Private View is a series of events scheduled to run on the first Thursday of the month. These informal evenings feature live music and showcase works by select visual artists. You are welcome to drop by, or stay for the whole evening. Friends are welcome. Wine and snacks will be served. View affordable art, and meet local artists!

Alexa Ludeman – Artist in the Window, this Saturday, October 1, 11-4

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Textile Artist, Alex Ludeman hand dyes vibrant, quality yarns. You may know her work under the label, Gourmet Crafter Yarn. But did you know her delicious colours are inspired from the world she encounters, and she pulls those colours directly from the photographs she takes? I have chosen a wonderfully rich autumnal example. Taking her colour cue from nature, the red variations are perfectly apparent in the yarn rendition. And these astute colour combinations are available for your knitting projects too. No more awkward colour coordinating necessary!

Ludeman also creates wonderfully designed garments from her yarns, from the expected toques and mittens, to the innovative French press cozies and placemats!

Come down to the shop on Saturday to see a gourmet wool dyeing demo! And while you’re there, check out her new knitting book that she co-authored called, 9 Months of Knitting. Inspired by the idea of “little children and their string-connected tin cans”, this book contains 9 patterns to knit while you (or your loved one) is expecting. Buy the book in the store, and Ludeman will be happy to sign it –a perfect gift!

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