Cimarron Knight: visual manipulator of raw materials & ideas

Some practical books for those looking for help with their art practice- or to reinforce what they've already got going on. I've read a few of these books so can speak to the validity of the list. Enjoy.

The National Gallery of Victoria: "Perspectives on Women in Art & Design Hear from writers of She Persists, a publication featuring 34 perspectives exploring pivotal moments in and key contributions to the field of art and design by women, whose influential works are held in the NGV Collection.... Read essays by local and international scholars, curators, artists and cultural commentators, on five themes ambition, perseverance, activism, feminism and identity in a cross-cultural exploration of works from 17th century through to today."

The beauty of small spaces with textiles as adornment.

Nearly two years ago, I met a group of artists/musicians at a biophony sound residency being held in the Gatineau Hills, QC. We connected through our respect and love of nature- and from this experience formed a collective. For the past few months we've been working on a collaborative installation incorporating sound from the different regions we inhabit across Canada for the Gladstone Hotel's annual GrowOp exhibition. Tomorrow night is the opening and for those of you in the Toronto area, I welcome you to join us, and the other exhibiting artists/designers on site, to experience these immersive installations focusing on the climate. www.instagram.com/bellwethers.art