Rock and Roll - III

Rock and Roll - Part 3
A Celebration of Stone Lithography
Where:
Function 13 Gallery
156 Augusta
Toronto, ON.
When:
Opening reception - April 8th, 7pm-11pm

-Dreams-
Melissa Cormier
Lithography
31'x41'

$600

-Detail-
This exhibition consists of 29 other print artists - the common thread - lithography, and the awesomeness it possesses. I have one other print which I have yet to capture photos of, but I will at the opening, and I'll be sure to post them. So exited.

Ernst Haeckel - Proteus

Proteus

This is an amazing clip from a full feature movie/documentary - 'Proteus', about Ernst Haeckel and his contribution to the sciences, specifically the study of oceanic radiolarians <3.

Not only is Haeckel known for his numerous scientific discoveries, but also his triumphant feat of bringing what exists on a microscopic level to one we can visually perceive without the aid of a scientific tool. Ernst's beautifully rendered illustrations of microscopic data brought to life - breathtaking.

He is definitely my inspiration.

Stellar Formations

This is why I love stumbleupon, because of the stellar material you can find, or 'stumbleupon.' Just recently I found a website entirely composed of oceanic based art (love) ... mind ... BLOWN crochet coral reef

Artwork By: Inga Hamilton
You can see more of her work here

Artwork By: Helle Jorgensen
You can see more of her work here

My work focuses on oceanic material, from coral reefs, radiolarians, sea urchins to the creatures that inhabit our waters. I find the ocean to be an amazing place to gather inspiration from. Also it possesses a mystic, considering the exploration of the ocean has literally just begun, as in, there is so much more to study and discover!

Sand Sculptures - Motoi Yamamoto

These are sand sculptures by Motoi Yamamoto ( yes, a maze composed entirely of salt). Simply stunning. Since I am an admirer of detailed imagery, I couldn't resist posting some images of his work.

Lithography

Me graining the stone with 80 grit. In order for the stone to be process ready for a design, it must be grained down with carborundum to 180-220 for optimal results.

Rosining and Taulking the stone (which acts as a protection to the image) before I etch.

This motion is called 'tightwiping' the stone, to ensure that the Rosin and Taulk are fully covering the surface of the stone before applying the etch.

With the wash already applied and stabilized to the stone (first etch) I am preparing to do my second etch, so that I can print (an hour later)

Applying Gum Arabic with etch (acid) to the stone.

Soon I will post some printing process work.





Images courtesy of Amanda White

Studio 561

I was apart of an exhibition that took place at Studio 561 at Bloor and Bathurst, August 7th through to the 17th. There was 10 artists, including myself, along them were friends of mine, Leah Ataide, Flora Shum and Elizabeth Ortolan.

What my wall of the exhibition looked like. I had a booth set up with various limited edition digital prints. Along with two paintings from a series entitled 'Wisdom' and a dry point etching.

'Wisdom'

Ink, Watercolor and Collage
On Watercolor paper
Dimensions: 28"x30

Wisdom #2

Ink and Watercolor

Watercolor paper

Dimensions: 28"x30"

'Surreal Wisdom'
Drypoint Print
Dimensions: 13'x10'

Some people who came to the show, I actually had a really in depth discussion with the gentleman in the center. Overall, a great night.

Back logged

I was asked to part take in the Steam Roller Printing Festival which took place at OCAD University on October 22 (see how behind I am... sigh) But to make this short, it was an amazing experience which I was so thankful to be a part of.

'Buckminister' Design Created By: Lauren Nurse

Clockwise from left to right: Leah Ataide, Myself, Lauren Moore, and Flora Shum - beginning to carve out the 4'x4' (approx) piece of linoleum.

Clockwise: Myself, Lauren Moore, Leah Ataide and Flora Shum - All part-taking in the final cut!

Me rolling up the the linoleum piece in preparation for print.

The artist herself had the opportunity to steam role her own print!

Lauren Nurse, this is why you rock.

Pulling the first proof Approx size of image: 4' x 4'
Relief - Linoleum


It was so much fun working on this piece with some artists whom I really admire, Flora Shum and our team leaders, Leah Ataide and Lauren Moore.

Images courtesy of Leah Ataide