Newsflash! April 24th, 2019 Vol 836

NEWSFLASH!

April 24th, 2019: Volume 236

From the Office

Hi Everyone

I have to admit I am a bit of a crow, I like shiny things, they catch my eye. I am also naturally drawn to geometry, so imagine my revelation when I stumbled upon the work of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian who passed away this week. Farmanfarmaian was best know for her mirrored geometric works; sculptures that reflect their surroundings and catch every bit of light in a room. This love was cultivated in her through a visit to a mosque in Iran, this glowing twinkling space sparked something in the artist that she would spend decades chasing. There is a mystic connection in Islam to geometry and Farmanfarmaian's works have monumental feeling to them because of it, they are austere and beautiful. Embracing tradition while making it accessible has allowed her to create timeless work. I can only imagine what it is like to see the work in person. How does your work take tradition and reinterpret it? Does geometry spark your creativity? Does faith influence your practice?

Trina

For Your Interest

Contemporary Camouflage
Rebecca Hannon
March 8th - May 5th
A dazzling display has taken over the Mary E. Black Gallery. Local contemporary jeweller Rebecca Hannon has been playing with notions of concealing-and-revealing following her research into the extra ordinary history of Dazzle Camouflage used in WWI. This bright and visually stimulating camo was designed to confuse the senses of three dimensional forms and distance. Rebecca Hannon will envelope the viewer in an immersive installation, covering the walls with patterns of Dazzle Camo to create a back drop for her graphically stunning jewellery.

Join Rebecca for a workshop, Finding Form and Connection
Sunday April 28th 1-4pm
Register by phone or in person 902.492.2522
Or email for inquiries to administration@craft-design.ns.ca
Workshop costs $25.00

Craft LAIR (Local Artist In Residence) - Gillian Maradyn-Jowsey

The Centre for Craft Nova Scotia welcomes Gillian Maradyn-Jowsey to the Craft LAIR. Maradyn-Jowsey is a ceramic artist and designer. Often her practice is invigorated by meaningful creative exchange and collaboration. She creates functional and sculptural art grounded in her interest in craft and design for everyday living. " My process is fuelled by my delight for exploring materials and foraging for pattern, texture, and colour. These aesthetic influences trickle into all facets of my ceramic based practice."~ Gillian Maradyn-Jowsey

Centre For Craft
1061 Marginal Rd. Suite 140, Halifax, NS
Residency Duration: March 8 - May 5th, 2019

Aestival Festival tickets are now over half sold! Get yours now to avoid disappointment! Join us Friday, June 14th 2019 at 7pm for a evening of fine craft and great company. Tickets are $80 each. For more information or to buy tickets call 902-423-3837 or stop by and visit us at 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax

Inspired by the dramatic mirrored Shah Cheragh mosque Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian made a name for herself creating mirrored geometric sculptures. Farmanfarmaian is keenly aware of the mystical implications of geometry in Islamic art. “When I discovered the mirror mosaics, I realized that nothing is done spontaneously; it is all a calculation of geometry and design," she has explained. "If you divide a circle at three points, it will be a triangle. In Islamic design, the triangle is the intelligent human being. If you divide the circle at four points, it will be a square, and it can be North, South, West, and East. The five sides of the pentagon are the five senses. The six sides of the hexagon are the directions: forward, backward, right, left, up, down. The hexagon also reflects the six virtues: generosity, self-discipline, patience, determination, insight, and compassion.” Farmanfarmaian died this week at 97. Read more about her and listen to an interview at Guggenheim.

Call For Proposals & Submissions

Elizabeth Bishop House Survey
Elizabeth Bishop Society wants to continue to develop the house to be of benefit to Nova Scotia Artists. The group is turning to members of the artistic community to guide vision of Elizabeth Bishop House. What needs could they fill? What would you like to see happen? How could they best use the space?
Please respond with your ideas before May 20th
email Joy Laking

Craft Nova Scotia Member Exhibition 2019 - Age of Aquarius
Deadline: Friday, July 26th, 2019

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place over four days in August 1969. Over 500,000 people came to a dairy farm in Bethel, NY to see and hear performances from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, the Who, Janis Joplin, and Jefferson Airplane. Woodstock is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, and we want to celebrate too. To that end, the theme for our 2019 members’ exhibition will be Age of Aquarius. An invited panel of three jurors will select the works to comprise the exhibition from amongst those submitted in response to the Call for Entries.

The exhibition will be juried. Jurors have not yet been confirmed for this exhibition. The exhibition will be open to Craft Nova Scotia members only; new members may join the organization for the purpose of entering the exhibition.

Inquiries and Questions
Individuals with questions concerning any of the information in this brochure are encouraged to contact the Craft Nova Scotia office at 1-902-423-3837, or by email programs@craftnovascotia.ca.

For the full call for entry details, and to submit your online forms visit,
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CraftNovaScotia/CALLFORENTRYAgeOfAquarius

Funding & Opportunities

Do you love handmade jewelry? Are you passionate about supporting local artists and small businesses? Do you have experience in sales and customer service?

Aflame Creations Jewelry is looking for an enthusiastic person to sell handmade jewelry at the Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market. Applicants must be available to work Saturdays from 6:30am to 3:15pm. The position runs until mid to late December (just before Christmas). To apply visit their website.

STUDENT ARCHIVE & COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT
Deadline: May 3, 2019
13 weeks/$15 per hour
The Collections and Archive assistant will handle, sort, inventory, identify, arrange, describe, digitally photo document and properly preserve selected artwork and materials in the NSCAD Permanent Collection and archival materials in the NSCAD Press files according to the Council of Nova Scotia Archive standards and Canadian Museum Standards.

This is a Young Canada Works position through Heritage Organizations. All applicants must register and meet the eligibility requirements at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/ in order to apply.

Craft NS Show applications now online!
Are you a juried member of Craft NS and would like to participate in our retail shows? Applications are now available. Register early for a booth discount!
Early Registration Deadline: May 7th, 2019

Not a juried member, but would like to participate in the shows? Contact Trina about the jurying process 902-423-3837 or office@craftnovascotia.ca

Classified

Studio Space for Rent - Baddeck
Prime retail and workshop space in Indian Brook, on the Cabot Trail, between Ingonish & Baddeck. This property has been in continual use as a store and workshop space for Leather Works for over 30 years. (Leather Works by Jolene is in its new location 45882 Cabot Trail.) The 325 square foot show room and the 750 sq. ft workshop space is available for a year round rental.
For more details please inquire at marlain@ns.sympatico.ca.