2023 was a year filled with creativity, art exhibitions, donations, and much more. The public art installation 'Sackville: A Visual Snapshot' was unveiled in February and a virtual tour can be done now from this website. Personal growth meant taking online courses and attending workshops.
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How do I depict a group of settlers that lived here in the 17th and 18th century? Representing the Acadians proved to be quite challenging. I couldn’t find images that would tell the story of Acadians and depict their existence in the Tantramar area. There are some paintings by some artists, but not actual photographs.
READ MOREWho to Represent and How? There are multiple groups of inhabitants that lived, worked, and prospered in the Tantramar area. How do I represent them? Which images should I choose and what aspects to depict? This was a constant dialogue in my mind.
READ MOREFrom photo to tile, there are many considerations and steps to take before an image is transferred from a photograph on to a ceramic tile.
READ MOREWhich images would present a good snapshot of Sackville's history? What to choose, what not to choose?
READ MOREThis contemporary boat is representative of all the groups that inhabited the Tantramar region for generations – the First Nations, the Acadians, and the Europeans.
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2022 has been a very productive and rewarding year in many ways. It was a year of hard work and fulfilment, which involved a journey of learning, creating, and giving - marked with two exhibitions, three art shows, completion and installation of the public art project, 'Sackville: A Visual Snapshot'. Read more about this artwork at sackville.com website.
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August 15, 2022 marks 75 years of India's independence from British rule. Of course, this independence came at a high cost. As Martin Luther King said, "Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." The division of the country took a very heavy toll on the people. More than 10 million people were displaced. There was racial tension and violence leading to innumerable deaths.
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Featuring artwork by Melanie Craig-Hansford, Helga Lobb, Fabiola Martinez, and Indu Varma.
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Unknown are the 'Pathways into Future'. This abstract painting creates some mysterious pathways into the future. Imagine going through underwater caves, curved pathways leading into woods or a garden or leading you into uncharted directions. Therein lies the excitement of discovering the unknown future.
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Possibilities (30"x 40") is a mixed media painting on canvas. It uses uplifting colours and imagery to communicate the message that there are immense possibilities that lie within us and all around us. The choice is ours.
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Do you have the perfect answer for Corona virus? Lately the only topic of conversation on the news or with friends and family is Covid-19. It is unbelievable how this virus has crippled us all.
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‘Lessons Learned from Six-year Olds’ is a series of 12 black and white prints based on true stories or incidents involving six-year olds. Each print has a story to tell about a six year old and an important message for all of us.
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When we think of overall wellness, staying fit physically is important along with having a mind that functions well. It relates to the development of the left brain and hence promotes creative growth.
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Have you ever wondered how does an artwork get materialized from an idea to its final rendition?
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This year Salt Marsh Studio celebrates its 10th anniversary. As a way to thank all our patrons and visitors to the studio, artist Indu Varma is giving away this original painting.
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As an artist, it is important for me to support our local galleries, Struts and Owen's art galleries. They provide various programs for the community members of all ageas while giving much needed support to local artists. I feel fortunate that this fundraiser gives me a chance to share my art with the public and at the same time do a charitable act.
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This is a tribute to all mothers, without whom we wouldn't even be on this planet.
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