Author Archives: choleena

Month of May at Linda Street Gallery

If you’re in the Westboro neighbourhood, check out my solo show at Linda Street Gallery (lobby of the city’s Dovercourt Recreation Centre). I’ve got an excellent cross-section of my paper mosaics there from May 1 to May 30th.

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Very cool video of camouflaged Octopus

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Insects in Modern Art

The Caddis Fly larva builds its home by weaving silk with tiny sticks and particles found at the bottom of a pond or river, where it lives. Contemporary French artist Hubert Duprat used their habits in an experiment that would … Continue reading

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Wonder Geeks Activate — an art show just for geeks!

“Wonder Geeks Activate” is a show put together by geeks for geeks. February 25th, 7-10PM. Zaphod Beeblebrox Night Club, 27 York Street, Ottawa, ON. I am proud to be one of 11 artists selected for this “geeky” show. I’ll have my … Continue reading

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Group show at Trinity Art Gallery

“Mosaic – Mosaïque” is a show that is a true mosaic and culmination of many styles and mediums. From traditional watercolour and glasswork to multi-depth wall sculpture and newly-developed processes such as paper-tile mosaic, this show wows the eyes and … Continue reading

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February 2013’s art newsletter is out!

Valentine’s Fine and FUNKtional Art. If you like what you see, I hope you’ll hit the Subscribe button! 🙂

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Upcoming Shows Feb-Mar, 2013

“Mosaics.” Feb.14th to Mar. 19th. Trinity Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, ON. The selected works display the diverse talents of the Arteast membership. I’m proud to have had 2 artworks selected for this juried group show. “Wonder Geeks Activate.” February 25th, 7-10PM. Zaphod … Continue reading

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SNEAK PEEK of Game Summit art — Yup, it’s a TARDIS!

Link to Game Summit announcement… Link to Facebook “Art by Choleena” fan page.

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Game Summit to feature “geeky” art

This year, Game Summit and Ottawa Geek Market have teamed up to provide an expansive 50,000 square feet of games, game designer lab, board game pavilion, tournaments, miniatures arena, workshops, merchants, and 70 exhibitors. Those exhibitors include artists of gaming … Continue reading

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Canadian Tire art show – Jan 15-Mar 5

My work has been selected for a solo show in Ottawa School of Art’s (OSA) offsite gallery located in the Exit Lobby of Canadian Tire. An odd location for a gallery or the perfect place to introduce people —1000 people … Continue reading

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