Art – Spoke

Crossing generations through the canvas with ‘The Proclamation’ exhibition at Kitchener City Hall

Featuring eye-catching artworks based on South Sudanese Shilluk peoples, the exhibit brings abstract designs and striking portraits to life. “I’ve gotten comments on the fact that this is sometimes a scary painting because of how real the eyes look as if there really is a soul behind them,” said artist Chudear Oyual. “It’s comforting knowing that in the creation of my art, my ancestors are with me.”

OPINION: Encroachment of NFTs into the world of art is a dangerous fad

The artist sits in their chair, labouring over their latest collage of light, colour and love. Some do it for the love of the process, others do it as their hobby to cool down. What if they’d like to sell their prized four-sided frame? Besides standing on a street corner, pointing its face to each passerby, they might consider selling it online. Much like the ‘.com’ bubble of the early … Continued

Artists ready to shine at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery welcomed three new award-winning exhibits this past weekend. Admission is free. The exhibits include art from Meghan Sims, Walter Ostrom, and the 2021 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics. Denis Longchamps, the executive director and chief curator of the gallery, has worked there for three years. He has enjoyed his time at the gallery and is looking forward to this new exhibit. “We do fantastic … Continued

Kitchener’s Frederick Art Walk returns, moving outside for the first time

Kitchener’s Frederick Art Walk could be a walk to remember this year. The 20th annual art walk that started in 2001 will look a little different. It will be held outdoors because of COVID-19 restrictions. “We started the art walk to just build community in our area and as an outlet for artists,” Lori Cole, Coordinator of the Frederick Art Walk said. “We learned we had a lot of creative … Continued

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Crossing generations through the canvas with ‘The Proclamation’ exhibition at Kitchener City Hall

OPINION: Encroachment of NFTs into the world of art is a dangerous fad

Artists ready to shine at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

Kitchener’s Frederick Art Walk returns, moving outside for the first time

VIDEO: Monster month in Elora

Group creates ‘Plan B’ for Waterloo artists in financial pinch due to pandemic

VIDEO: Teen photographer humanizes the homeless in Kitchener exhibit

From motherboard to Mother Nature: Conestoga students featured in Waterloo climate art exhibit

VIDEO: For holiday gift-giving, Waterloo art market is right on the button

A dance in acrylic

Spruce up your decor at Art Attic Silent Auction

Museum exhibit, short films explore taboo subject of menstruation

VIDEO: A ‘Winter Warmers’ show brushes away the season’s chill

VIDEO: Students honour Homer Watson’s legacy with art exhibit