Charis Birchall's blog
Follow up to Holly's blog
- Posted by Charis Birchall on September 22nd, 2008
Prior
to all of the artist studio visits and CIFF fun we also stopped by
Dennis Oppenheim's upside down church also known as "Device to Root Out
Evil" in Ramsay. This spectacular piece is on loan to the Glenbow from
Vancouver's Benefic Foundation.
We followed the Oppenheim viewing with a great lunch just down the street at Cafe Rosso. The weather was fantastic - all in all a great authentic Calgary experience!
Camper's Patch Project Workshop
- Posted by Charis Birchall on July 3rd, 2008
Congratulations to Truck Gallery for their first successful Camper Patch Project of the summer! Emerging artists Bree Horel and Sarah Hermanutz parked the Camper on Stephen Avenue Mall today and conducted their "Domesti-city" workshop where participants chose an "Alderdoll" to dress up using bits of fabric, paper, felts and other various craft objects. I thoroughly enjoyed creating my "Alderdoll Joe Ceci" (photographed here wearing a patchwork drop-waisted dress with a ruffle) and receiving a beautiful embroidered patch designed by the artists! Watch for more exciting Camper Workshops at various festivals and events this summer.
LiveRush!
- Posted by Charis Birchall on November 27th, 2007
It's been a rush. Since today is my last day at Calgary Arts Development, I thought I would attempt writing a blog. I have to admit I've been sort of afraid of blogging (even though blogging dates back to 1983 and I still haven't tried it). How does one write about something in a way that is interesting to read; conversational, yet not silly? But, like Terry says when referring to accepting new technologies, “jump on the train”. read more »
