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‘The ‘Caregiver’s Journey’
Exhibition of original paintings that explores the emotional and physical journey of care giving and recovery.
I was the primary care giver during my daughter’s cancer recovery. Later I realized that my personal resources were depleted, I needed to find my healing process, which led me back to self expression and healing through art.
Location: TBA
Dates: TBA |
Upcoming Shows 2012
The Caregiver’s Journey
Arctic Winter Dreams
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‘Arctic Winter Dreams’
Northern youth participate in the Arctic Winter Games, gathering in cities across the circumpolar north. The Arctic Winter Games were held in Yellowknife in 2008. As an arts volunteer, I was inspired by the youth as they competed in numerous winter sports around the city. I chose the energy of the aurora to illustrate the dreams of youth becoming athletes, developing their skills and team work, and traveling by plane, to compete around the north.
Location: Northern Frontier Visitors Centre, Yellowknife, NT
Showing: March and April 2012
Opening: 11:00am to 4pm, April 14th, 2012
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SHOWS |
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Canada’s Northern House Pavilion, Vancouver, BC |
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2010 |
Great Northern Arts Festival, Inuvik, NT |
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2009 |
Northern Images, Yellowknife, NT
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2008 |
TREES Gallery, Mahone Bay, NS - Between the Trees – solo show |
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2007 |
TREES Gallery, Mahone Bay, NS - Group show
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2006 |
Birchwood Gallery, Yellowknife, NWT Caught in the Limelight solo show |
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2006 |
Birchwood Gallery, Yellowknife, NWT Emergence solo show
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2005 |
Great Northern Arts Festival Inuvik, NT
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2004 |
Two Rivers Gallery, Prince George, B.C. Artico Biota solo show
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2002 |
Great Northern Arts Festival Inuvik, NT |
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2001 |
Great Northern Arts Festival Inuvik, NT
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1999 |
Circumpolar Women's Conference, Whitehorse, Yukon
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1999 |
NACC – Northern Arts and Cultural Center solo show
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1998 |
Festival of the Midnight Sun Yellowknife, NT |
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1999 |
Festival of the Midnight Sun Yellowknife, NT |
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1998 |
Festival of the Midnight Sun Yellowknife, NT
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1997 |
Prince of Wales Heritage Museum, Yellowknife, NT |
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Fibers in Transition solo show
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1997 |
OCA Scholarship show - received SaMo Scholarship |
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1980 |
OCA Graduate show of Textile sculpture - received Inco Scholarship |
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1981 |
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The inspiration for this painting is the group of caregivers who gather to plant the yearly garden, the ‘Garden of Hope’. I was the primary care giver during my infant’s cancer recovery. During the journey as her caregiver, I was uplifted by my family, the awakening of a new day, tranquil moments taking a walk outdoors, and the many random acts of kindness. My daughter did not suffer through her cancer treatment. Understanding this we did not impose our anxiety on her, we carried on with our jobs, and made the most of our family time together.
Later I realized that my personal resources weredepleted, I needed to find my healing process, which led me back to self expression and healing through art. I hope this painting will encourage other caregivers to find their path to recovery.
This painting recognizes Caregivers, that carry outmany selfless acts of caring and giving of themselves, both to their loved ones and also to the many people that they help without knowing them personally.
To view painting 'Garden of Hope' see Seasons Gallery
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