Morning Light Mosaic 40″x30″
Working in shimmery aqua palettes as the cool tones light up the sky.
I am working on a show for June 13th in Silicon Oasis. Not something I could have put together — unless I happened to meet a friend from my Calgary elementary school, Junior High and Sr High… Incredibly enough I did! Playing ultimate at Safa Park with some Canadian friends.
I meet her children, and she invites me to her parties. She has lived in Dubai for four years and has connected with so many people. We laugh at how incredibly bonded you can feel to another Canadian, instantly out here. One of her friends says, “Even Americans! You just want to hug them because they’re North American!”
It is amazing how every day you are exposed to different ideas, people, values, education levels and understandings. I hear people complaining about how things are built and torn down here. But i compare to Vancouver where it takes 4 years to do a study on building a bridge. I’d rather spend the 4 million on building and revising and getting it done, than paying for studies.
I have found a supplier of canvasses and have been painting at the Jam Jar close by in the Al Quoz area. A open studio / warehouse concept where kids and adults can paint. A lady comments on my work in progress and how she loves the thought of cooler weather. How it reminds her of home. I am glad to find my work resonates out here.
I also met a wonderful artist Marina Harris who has been another instant best friend. I will be joining her as an art instructor at DUCTAC. (The arts center in the Mall of Emirates). A talented artist and someone who has been helpful in introducing me to the art scene here in Dubai. I hope she will join me in the exhibit on the 13th. A painting from her boat series.
Greek Artist Marina Harris Boat Collection.
