We like to think that after taking time, being thoughtful, doing research and carefully planning that things will roll forward smoothly.
It was important to respectfully take steps to creating, or maybe continuing to create is better said, more than a house and place to live. Posting this song is a share that is simple and makes me feel happy. A few photos taken while spending time in the attic give an idea of the energy that's hanging around; enjoy the patterns in the dust.
This week we close the door on the history of previous owners and open the window on the Big House coming into our lives. It will also be a pleasure to share a few pictures of the descendants of the family who lived at 851 union from 1926 to 1935. What a treat to share stories and give them a tour of the house their parents/grandparents/great grandparents lived in.
This week we look closer into the Italian's who lived in the Big House -- this section takes us from 1944 to 1969 so enjoy the read. Meanwhile here are a few images taken while spending time at the house enjoying the shadows of light and their reflections through what are now melting glass windows..........
This week it will be a short entry for a meaning full last 4 days. Honouring the people who have come before us and the community we are. The Big Print Project -- Chinatown took place at the plaza in front of the Sun Yat Sen gardens and it was one of the most interesting experiences I've had the pleasure to share in my own city in a long time. Heading into this area every morning to set up for the days art project was eye opening. The artists involved in this project are Canadian Chinese and First Nations and some of the most generous people I've had the pleasure to meet, interview and work with over a humble 4 days. The stories shared and told through visual images of print making with a steamroller left me speechless with gratitude. I was not alone to see this special viewing unfold.............enjoy 1) everyone watching and 2) a sample of the work shared. Thanks to all who came and especially: Richard Tetrault, Esther Rausenberg, Gerald and Debra Pedros, Jerry Whitehead, Connie Sabo, Greg Sabo, Kee Toy Woo Joseph, Corey Bulpitt, Haisla Collins, Jeanette Lee, Sharifah Marsden, Sylvia Wong, June Yune, Cody Lecoy, Brendan Rausenberg, D'Arcy Humblman and my family who came out to appreciate this amazing work.
