Slightly Lucid

Arthur Renwick – Mask

I first saw Arthur Renwick’s work at The National Gallery of Canada last year, I’ve recently attended a couple of lectures where his name has come up, which made me go back to rediscover his work. These were some of the portraits that I saw, which are printed larger than life and were extremely impressive.

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— by Aislinn Leggett on March 10, 2010. Filed under Portraiture | Comments

March Inspirations

Canadian Art Foundation is offered in print and online. To keep up with Canadian art, artists, galleries and museums this is one of my go-to sites.

Concentrating on Japanese photography, Dirk Rösler and Kurt Easterwood keep Japan Exposures updated with interesting books, photographer interviews and works. (and also some “techie” stuff)

If you are looking for good photography books, which I’m always on the look out for, check out The Independent Photo Book blog. Joerg and Hester can put a mean list together!

— by Aislinn Leggett on March 08, 2010. Filed under Current inspirations | Comments

Alexander Gronsky – Pastoral

The work Pastoral, from Alexander Gronsky, produces a delicate balance between contemplative images and documents where the action and the protagonists invite you to engage in an active reading of the image.

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— by Louis Perreault on March 04, 2010. Filed under Social Documentary | Comments

Bill Finger – Paramnesia

Bill Finger combines mysterious and miniature with his series Paramnesia. These three images along with his other bodies of work are miniature set-ups.

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— by Aislinn Leggett on February 26, 2010. Filed under Colour | Comments

Holly Lynton – In Between

Holly Lynton’s work In Between holds this dual feeling of softness and uneasiness. Her images reveal a spontaneity of tender and graceful moments, playful and whimsical.

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— by Aislinn Leggett on February 17, 2010. Filed under Colour | Comments