In “A Matter of Expression” cell-like organisms alternate between growth and decay and, light and shade. They guide the viewer through an exploration of nature, life energy, and rejuvenation. Using crochet, acrylic and oil sticks, Michelle explores interlocking gestural lines and the arrangement of shapes and colours. These elements serve as metaphors of our oneness with Nature.

Gallery 1313
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-6pm
Reception: Wednesday, March 18, 7 pm

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If you’re looking for a special holiday gift for a loved one, check out the 2014 Fine Arts Show & Sale at the Blessed Sacrament Church. I will be participating in the exhibition along with other members of the North Toronto Group of Artists. Please join us!

Where:
Blessed Sacrament Church
24 Cheritan Ave. (@ Yonge St.)
Toronto, ON

Reception:
Thursday Nov 13, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Hours:
Friday Nov 14, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday Nov 15, 10:00am – 3:30pm

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Gallery 1313
August 20-31, 2014
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Reception Thursday August 28, 7-10pm
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-6pm

I will be participating in the “Days of Summer” members exhibit at Gallery 1313 starting Wednesday, August 20. Every year the gallery holds at least one members group exhibition, showcasing their latest work. This year’s exhibition will include the work of over twenty talented artists in a variety of media. Check it out!

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Sanctum – My current body of work is now posted to the Paintings gallery.

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Sanctum (January 2014 – March 2015) is an interpretation of patterns found in Nature. In this body of work, I use crochet, acrylic and oil sticks,  to create interlocking gestural lines and arrange shapes and colours. These elements serve as metaphors of our own indivisibility and oneness with Nature.

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Thanks to everyone who showed their support for us at the Montreal Art Centre.  It’s been a tremendous experience and I hope to be exhibiting there again soon. Works from the exhibition will be posted to the painting gallery soon. Below are some photos of just after set-up.

Take care!

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If you’re going to Montreal for the Jazz Festival, stop by the Montreal Art Centre and check out the Summer Art Showcase. Curated by Rupert Young, my works will be exhibited along side the works of fellow contemporary artists; Mike Sillers, Rhonda Nolan, Kate Taylor, Ila Kellerman and Nishma Gopaul. Exhibition runs from June 26 to July 1, 2014.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, June 26, 2014, 7-9pm

Le Canal Gallery
Montreal Art Centre1844, rue William, H3J 1R5
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
www.montrealartcenter.com

For more information contact: (416) 821-7073

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The exhibition of my latest series of works, titled “Sanctum” kicked off on Wednesday, April 16th in the Cell Gallery at Gallery 1313. Thursday night the gallery held a joint opening reception for fellow artists, Paul Brandjes, Milena Roglic and myself. The show is open until April 27th, so be sure to check it out. Below are some pics of my works (taken after installation) and the reception.

Gallery 1313
Hours and location
Wednesday – Sunday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-536-6778

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Michelle Montague returns with “Sanctum”, an interpretation of patterns found in Nature. Using crochet, acrylic and oil sticks, Michelle explores interlocking gestural lines and the arrangement of shapes and colours. These elements serve as metaphors of our own indivisibility and oneness with Nature.

Through this body of work Michelle continues her study of Nature, the life energy and its everlasting cycle of rejuvenation. Michelle is a member of Gallery 1313 located in Toronto, where she lives and works.

Gallery 1313
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-6pm
Reception: Thursday, April 17, 7 pm

Click here for more information about Gallery 1313

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I’m pleased to announce that the site refresh is complete.  Though I’m sure there will be some tweaking as the need arises, other than that, I’m pleased with it’s simplicity, look and feel. Thanks to my loving partner in life (and beyond) for believing in me as this site and my world wouldn’t be what it is today without him.

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Happy New Year!

Like everyone else in this world, there are a number of things I would like to accomplish this year – resolutions and what not.  But one thing of importance to me is balancing the  mind, body and spirit. This has been a commitment I’ve made 21 years ago. I’ll be honest, maintaining it has definitely been harder in some years than others, but it’s always a process and I’m not one to give-up. I’m looking forward to what life has in store for me sweet or sour 🙂

All the best in the New Year!

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New works have been added to the Organics Series in the Paintings section. Be sure to check it out!
Here’s a sneak peak of two of my newer paintings. Both are mixed media – Embroidery, acrylic and oil stick:

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