Archive 1997-2016
Ahhh, suburban life. It has long represented the end of coolness and creativity for many in the arts community. The cookie-cutter houses and white picket fences typical of many North American suburbs, just don’t scream dynamic artistic expression. And that is one reason why major arts events still tend to be held in the hip downtown areas we expect them to be.
From its modest exterior, passersby are only allowed a brief glimpse at the walls of the Glebe Café, which are lined with colourful glass paintings inspired by one of the world’s most troubled regions.
The National Gallery of Canada. It is a space where local artists dream of one day displaying their work, and Uta Riccius of the local Enriched Bread Artists (EBA) got in. But her art is in an office, not on the gallery walls.
As I sat in the auditorium at the National Library and Archives watching the flickering figures glow dramatically on the screen while a live pianist played along to the action,I began to realize what a distinct experience silent film is . . .