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Life Is An ‘Art

Phillips-Curran — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:37:22 +0000

Life is an art I always say and this exhibit takes a certain perspective on those words. Life is indeed, an art. In this series of paintings and a sculpture, I am exploring the symbol we use to designate our heart- our emotions of passion, love, grief and adoration. I use my … Read More

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community integration

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:28:47 +0000

I moved to Bear River Nova Scotia almost two years now. Covid has greatly restricted my integration but nonetheless, I’ve made inroads into the community. I have painted and exhibited one show now in Bear River, am in two of the three galleries in the village and have had an exhibit in … Read More

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Sound the retreat! (Artist’s retreat that is)

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:26:29 +0000

We all need a little time away to rejuvenate our “creative selves”. In October of last year, I went to Newfoundland for a month long stay at Bareneed Studios on the Port de Grave peninsula. I had been planning the visit for a few years. I found some sweet inspiration there and … Read More

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finding community

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:05:04 +0000

Its been a year now since I moved my life and art practice to Nova Scotia. It is starting to feel like home again. Until April 23rd I’m in a members show at ARCAC IN ArtsPlace Annapolis Royal, about 20 minutes from my hillside home. Check out the link here I lived … Read More

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in like a lion!

Phillips-Curran — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:55:58 +0000

Even though blankets of new fallen snow greet me here in southwestern Nova Scotia, part of me knows that spring is on its way. My rooster, Ziggy, vehemently tells me, often, throughout the day. His actions towards the hens is another clear indication that he is ‘thinking spring’. He stands and stares … Read More

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my head is in the clouds

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:46:19 +0000

My head is in the clouds these days. I won a scholarship to a class by Mary Gilkerson called Colour Composition and Light. My first assignment was 20-minute studies to be done of a subject and medium of my choice. My studio for the past year (IT’S BEEN A YEAR!) has a … Read More

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newfoundland art trip

Phillips-Curran — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:33:23 +0000

Over the many years that I have been a practicing artist, patrons have helped by supporting my painting trips. My first trip was autumn to the Mont Tremblent area in Quebec. It was in the 80’s and a lovely little room was secured because of their support. I painted the ancient colourful … Read More

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packing a lifetime

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:43:55 +0000

I am making the move to the east coast of Canada where ihope to paint to my heart's content… Read More

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running out of time…

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:36:01 +0000

it wont be long now and the show will be over, come on over to our (virtual) house and see the work!… Read More

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a new vision

Phillips-Curran — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:38:27 +0000

Being alone is not a new thing for many artists. Lots of us spend solitary days inside our minds, inside our studios. It is a bit of a dichotomy, since we are the monitors of our society, expressing its beauty, its angst, its troubles and its joys. We are the canary of … Read More

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