Terry and I flew to Edmonton on January 2nd and spent a surprisingly warm week installing my show, giving a workshop on using screen-printing as a resist for indigo dyes, participating in studio visits with SNAP members, and giving two artist talks. Albertans really are a friendly bunch—special thanks to April, Morgan, Amanda and Sean for making us feel so welcome, as well as the people from Elm Cafe for making such delicious sandwiches. For all of you printmakers out there; check out SNAP! It's a great place to show and work.

READING THE SKY
Knocked the wind out of my sails; touch and go; even keeled; steady as she goes; three sheets to the wind; port out, starboard home.

Reading the Sky begins with an image of a boat, navigating the sea by night. It takes cues from the Beaufort Wind Scale—a 13-point observational system developed by naval officer Francis Beaufort in 1805—but also illuminates stories like Ann Davison, who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean alone, and William Gass’ poetic text On Being Blue. Combining techniques based in indigo resist dying, along with a collector’s impulse for all things nautical, the show uses installation-based strategies viewing the gallery space as something that can be read like a book. Three cheers to the Ontario Arts Council (aka OAC) for an Exhibition Assistance Grant!