….thanks to Debbie from Travel With Intent for hosting One Word Sunday https://travelwithintent.com/2022/03/27/diagonal/
One Word Sunday – Diagonal
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Category Archives: AGO
Wordless Wednesday (one word) – January 12, 2022
….mesmorized
Tuesday Textures from the AGO
….I love texture in art pieces
There are two main types of texture in art: physical or actual texture that you can feel or the illusion of texture, created by lines and marks made on the canvas. The photos that I took at the AGO last week have actual textures that you can but probably shouldn’t touch.
Sculpture Saturday – Taking in Art at the AGO Before the Lockdown
…last Tuesday, Brendan, Sevin and I decided to go to the AGO
When I booked the tickets I knew that Tuesday would be the last day before another lockdown here in Ontario. Frankly I was quite surprised at how many people had the same idea, especially since it was a Tuesday and many people were back to work, mostly remotely, but none the less there was a bit of a line-up to get in even with timed tickets.
I really wanted to see Picasso’s Blue Period but Sevin was not really into this show so we walked through quickly. Hopefully I can go back when the lockdown is lifted.
One of my favourite areas of the AGO is the Galleria Italia with its floor to ceiling windows and beautiful wooden arched beams. I thought Sevin would enjoy this more and of course she found a seat to sit in right away. Since COVID the cafe in the galleria is closed and the tables have been removed. In its place a number of bronze sculptures are prominently displayed.
August Photo a Day Challenge – Abstract
….thanks to City Sonnet for hosting the https://citysonnet.wordpress.com/2020/08/01/august-photo-a-day-challenge-3/
I adore abstract painting. Yesterday I paid a visit to the AGO. I spent most of my time viewing the Diane Arbus Photography show but I did walk through the modern art section and took this photo of a Joyce Wieland abstract painting.
In a past post I told you about my husband’s renewed love of painting. There are days that he makes up to three paintings. Now that he’s starting to work on larger canvases he can only manage on painting before exhaustion takes over. Here are some more of his recent abstract pieces.
On the Hunt for Joy Challenge – Week 7 – Make Yourself Feel Small
….thanks to Cee for hosting On the Hunt for Joy Challenge
What makes you feel small? Standing under a very tall tree, sitting inside a very large church, looking up at a dinosaur or sitting in an oversized chair?
New Flower (February 20, 2020) – Purple and White Orchid
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Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Chutes and Ladders
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/SHo͞ot/
noun
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a sloping channel or slide for conveying things to a lower level.
synonyms: channel, slide, trough, shaft, funnel, conduit; More -
a narrow metal enclosure for holding or restraining livestock, in which an animal may be vaccinated, branded, etc.“cattle tend to be calmer in a chute with solid sides”
Of course I knew what a ladder was but I needed to refresh my memory as to the meaning of ‘chute’.
Thanks to Cee for hosting the Black and White Photo Challenge
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Orange and Pink
…thanks to Cee for hosting the The Fun Foto Challenge
Orange and Pink? Together? Now that’s a challenge.
Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Sculptures, Statues and Carvings
….thanks to Cee for hosting the Black and White Photo Challenge
This summer I’ve spent as much time as possible visiting art galleries, museums and gardens. The first group of photos are from the grounds surrounding the McMichael Gallery in Kleinberg. These amazing sculptures were created by Ivan Eyre.
The next set were taken at the AGO from the Rebecca Belmore show. Rebecca is an Anishinaabekwe artist who is known for her performance and installation work.
Mama Cormier 