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

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Thanks to everyone who attended the members’ exhibit at Gallery 1313. It was a good success with approximately 250 visitors on opening night. You can read more about the exhibition on ARToronto.ca

Here are some snapshots:

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Gallery 1313
September 18-29
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Reception Thursday September 19, 7-10pm
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-6pm

Be sure to check out “13” at Gallery 1313 starting this Thursday September 17 at 7pm. Every year the gallery holds at least one members group exhibition, showcasing their latest work. This September’s exhibition will include the work of over twenty talented artists in a variety of media.

I will be participating in this exhibition along with fellow artists: Kim Stanford, Andre Kim, Diana Dickson, Ethel Christensen, Andre Kan, Sharon Erlichman, Gwen Tooth, Michelle Montague, Evan Steenson, Jerome McNicholl, Gregg Allan McGivern, Paul Brandejs, Quincy Morrison St Kitts, Signy Eaton, John Ferri, Philippa Hajdu, Julia Hacker, Nehleh M, Ella Day, and others.

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The inaugural Art Walk North took place this past Friday and Saturday (August 16 and 17) in Mel Lastman Square at the North York Civic Centre. The sun was blazing with an occasional breeze to give us relief. Once again The Artists Network did a great job organizing this event.  The venue was accessible – Just off of Yonge Street in the heart of North York to engage both the local business and residential communities. The food was great; smoked deli sandwiches, chicken and pork shish kebabs, corn on the cob, ice-cream, need I say more? And the music set the tone for an enjoyable event.

Thank-you to everyone who came out to support our local artists!

Check out the below pics from the show.

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Good news!

I’m pleased to announced that I’ve been selected to participate in the inaugural Art Walk North. The event which, takes place on August 16 and 17, at Mel Lastman Square, Toronto, CAN will feature 60 exhibiting artists. Entrance is free to the public.

Stop by booth #49, say hello, and see my works!

Hours and Location:
August 16, 11am – 8pm
August 17, 11am – 6pm
Mel Lastman Square

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Thanks to everyone who came out to the Riverdale Art Walk on June 1-2. Though it was a little cooler, with scattered showers throughout the weekend, there was still a steady flow of  people traffic.  There were some sunny breaks in between and the artisans (myself included) were more than happy to bask in its warmth.  The food was great, the music was fun and the atmosphere was cheery.  Overall it was a great experience – Thanks to the Artist’s Network and all the volunteers.

Check out the below pics from the show. All works that were featured at the art walk are now posted online under the ‘Organics’ series.

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Thanks to all those who attended the Organics exhibit at Gallery 1313. Opening night for the exhibition was shared with the Gallery 44 artists members of the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival

Here are some snapshots of the works installed before the opening.  Detailed images of the works from this exhibit will be posted soon.

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Good evening!

I’ll be participating in the 15th Annual Riverdale Art Walk at Jimmie Simpson Park, located at Queen Street East and Booth Avenue (Toronto, CAN) . The event takes place on June 1 – 2 and will feature the works of 125+ exhibiting artists.

Be sure to stop by booth #99, say hello, and see my works. For more information visit the Artists’ Network.

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Organic:
Of or relating to a living entity;

In chemistry;
(1) : of, relating to, or containing carbon compounds (2) : relating to, being, or dealt with by a branch of chemistry concerned with the carbon compounds of living beings and most other carbon compounds.

“Organic” Merriam-Webster.com., Merriam-Webster, 2013
Fri. April  19, 2013

In this series, Michelle Montague uses embroidery, acrylic and oil sticks to explore patterns we may find in Nature and their relationship to the greater world. The combination of overlapping gestural lines creates a world immersed in fantasy, yet arrangement of shapes and colours resembles patterns found in living organisms. Through this body of work the artist continues her study of Nature, the life energy and its everlasting process of rejuvenation.

Gallery 1313,
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-6pm
Reception: Thursday, May 2, 7 pm

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Good evening!

Just a quick note to checkout Gallery 1313’s Tumblr page for all the gallery’s latest updates.

Also I’m pleased to announce that my work “Movement With Sequence” is now in the Elgin Wintergarden Group Exhibition at the historical Elgin Theatre, curated by Rupert Young. Access to the exhibit is by appointment. For viewings contact Rupert at 416-821-7073.

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Thanks to everyone who came out to Gallery 1313 for the Night Moves members exhibit. The show was a great success with over 1,000 visitors dropping in to view the works on the night of Nuit Blanche! The show ran from September 19th to the 20th. I had one art piece in the show and I’m pleased to say that it was well received as this series is still in the development phase – More on that later.  In the meantime, checkout these pics!

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Thanks to all those who attended the Microcosm exhibit at Gallery 1313.  I am pleased to say that the show was a success.  The idea for this work started with a series of quick sketches on the subway, using just a notebook and a blue ball-point pen.  This is where I began thinking about the Microcosm series (works on paper) and the Impressions of Kinetic Creation series (paintings).  I wanted to create a body of work that was spontaneous and ever-changing, telling a series of ‘fantastical’ events taking place.

Here are some snapshots of the works installed before the opening on Thursday, February 23rd.  Detailed images of the works from this exhibit are now posted to the site.

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