http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress Martha Jablonski-Jones Art Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:08:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I will be among four emerging artists being showcased this coming Friday and Saturday at the private residence of art collector Robyn Brassell. RSVP if interested to info@marthajonesart.com http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=304 This new series is informed by the heightening intensity of ecological calamities in our era. This first group of paintings has been inspired by reading "The Golden Spruce," an anecdotal account of logging history in BC. In spite of the dismaying implications, the visual patterns created by forestry practice, as ... http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=271 I'm very happy to have been able to donate a painting to a wonderful environmental group here in BC, Dogwood Initiative. "The Train and the River" describes a chemical spill that took place in 2005 on the Cheakamus River near Squamish. This painting was originally done for Mayworks 2008 in Parksville; ... http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=281 An interesting bike path from Vancouver to New Westminster, the Valley Greenway goes through an intriguing mix of industrial and natural areas. These moody paintings are from the Gilmore area in Burnaby, after a ride on an overcast day. See "Newest." http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=277 "Beautiful Alleys" opened last night. Thanks to all who attended. Here's a few photos. http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=257 Please join me for a glass of wine at the opening, Sunday May 16, 4 - 7 pm. Havana Gallery is part of the Havana Restaurant at 1212 Commercial Drive. Show runs May 16 thru 28. http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=245 Eight of my paintings from the recent Whip show will be featured in the Betwixt pilot, now being filmed in Vancouver. http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=240 Chess party at the Gam. My painting Power Surge looking very different in black & white! http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=235 "Elements" series at The Whip. Put up the show this morning, with the help of my studio neighbour Kerry. Looking forward to relaxing a bit at the opening on Sunday. http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=230 March 2 - April 2 Opening Reception Sunday March 7, 6 - 9 pm Animism meets Hydro as Vancouver's iconic power transformers take on a life of their own. A selection of older paintings, some new ones. (check my link, "Electric City." ) If you can tear yourself away from the Academy ... http://marthajonesart.com/wordpress/?p=222