On Friday November 4th I decided to take in a self tour of First Fridays in the Exchange District. As an artist and an advocate of the Exchange District I wanted to explore the many studio's and artists displaying there new works of art. The great opportunity about visiting these artist's is the abundance of art in various styles, mediums, and prices. For collectors, friends,other artists and Winnipegers to not only see some terrific art, but meet the artists in their studio. It surprising to see the eclectic styles and make up of the studio space. Many of the studio's in the exchange are with 2 or more artists sharing their space. This collaborative approach stills inspiration and a creative community in the Exchange District.
I was able to visit artists Marlene A.Campbell (marlene.campbell@mts.net) and Gaetanne S. Sylvester (gaetsyl@mts.net)at 70 Arthur Street. Both these women have been on the art scene for more that 30 years each. These two talented artists bring beautiful and intriguing art in Ceramics, with Print making.
In the same location, but different floor, are creative artists Nora Korbinsky (www.norakorbinsky.com) and Peter Graham (www.petercgraham.blogspot.com). Both use very different styles in the visual work. Painting and print making are the mediums of choice.
Louise Kollinger (www.lkollinger@gmail.com)and Michael Joyal (www.leadvita.blog.com) are also two artists who are located at 70 Arthur Street.
Outworks Studio had artists Karen Wardle and Susan Birdwise displaying landscape paintings in Oil and Encaustic. See more information at Outworks on Face book or on Google.
These are but a few of the artists that I met in their studios that evening. With some studios that prepared food, some light beverages, I found the evening to be very enjoyable with conversation and the opportunity to see varieties of skill and talent in the art that these artists who choose to bring to Winnipegers. For a pleasant evening out, this self tour is a great way to learn more about the art community and the artists who have a great passion to share their world of art.
For more information on First Fridays go to : firstfridayswinnipeg@hotmail.com
Clyde D. Finlay
http://www.imagineartbyclydedfinlay.com.
