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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Mural More info
March 25, 2011 50th Anniversary Mural – Alumni Artists Spring Into Action
March 21, 2011 Henry Wise Wood’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Mural
Save the date! 50th Anniversary Celebration – April 29th, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Entering The World of Two Wheels
Our class was quite a large group, so we were split up into two, with two instructors each. We took the weekend course, which was 9-5pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Alternatively, people could take the course on weeknights, from 6-9 I believe for 3-4 days.
I went from never starting up or sitting on a moving bike... to being able to safely ride around in the parking lot. Jenna I returned for extra practice with Alfred, one of the instructors. I've certainly gained a lot of confidence in knowing more about how to handle motorcycles, but have a lifetime of practice ahead of me. My next goal is to get more experience and practice to obtain my license.
Mural Painting - Progress Photos 3
Painting
Sun Feb 27 Day 5: Kev, MJ
Sat Mar 5 Day 6: Shannon, Roz
Sun Mar 6 Day 7: Kev, MJ, Justin, Shannon, Roz
Thanks a million to Gwen Brown, who has been leading us, helping us and encouraging us the entire way.
Monday, March 7, 2011
HK to YYC
Circle Scarf: Hong Kong, Mong Kok market
Tights: Taiwan market
Leg Warmers: Forever 21
Maroon Tutu Dress: Hong Kong, Mong Kok market
Black Top: A few yrs old, forgot name
Necklace: www.pnutjewelry.com
With RBONG
Friday, February 18, 2011
Mural Painting - Progress Photos 2
Another weekend of painting has come by, it's been 4 sessions so far.
Prior to the beginning of the Alumni coming in to work on the painting Lil had some of her current students to help clean the wall and prep it with primer. Kevin also came in and did the grid on the wall. The original drawing was created by Justin, and Shannon created the colour scheme in photoshop for us to follow.
Painting
Sat Feb 5 Day 1: Kev, MJ, Justin, Shannon, Roz
Sun Feb 6 Day 2: MJ, Roz
Sat Feb 12 Day 3: Shannon, Roz
Sun Feb 13 Day 4: Justin, Shannon, Roz
The Concept
A celebration of Henry Wise Wood (HWW)'s 50th Anniversary. A place where Scholars, Artists and Athletes emerge. We have the image of Mr. Henry Wise wood on the left, big letters of HWW, will have 50 years written next and imagery of a Warrior helmet. The look is urban, contemporary, graffiti inspired.
Who's doing what sections?
Currently Shannon is working on the background of the blue sky. MJ is working on the first H (academics), Justin is working on the first W (arts), I'm working on the second W (athletics), and Kevin is working on the Warrior head to the right.
This weekend (feb 19 and 20) the school isn't open for us to come in, so it is nice to have a bit of a break from painting. All of us work fulltime too, so the extra volunteer hours keep us quite busy. Stay tuned for the next update!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Mural Work In Progress
It's a milestone year for my former High School - 2011 is Henry Wise Wood's 50th Anniversary! My art teacher, Lil Molstad contacted me about volunteering to create a commemorative Mural at the school. We gathered a few other Alumni and we are set to complete the painting by April for the 50th Celebration event!
Henry Wise Wood 50th Anniversary Mural, A collaboration of 5 Alumni graduates:
Kevin Baird, Mary Jane Brown, Rosalind Lee, Justin Mckenzie, Shannon Reinholdt. Alexandra Rutley met with us in the early concept phase as well!
It's a Work in Progress... more photos and info about the painting to come later. Enjoy!
(feel free to stop by the school to see it in person! The painting is located in the hallway outside the main office.)
910 - 75 Ave SW
Calgary AB T2V 0S6
Monday, February 7, 2011
Old Milwaukee Painting on Brick
Client: Sleemans
Location: The Palimino - 109-7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Project: Painting of their Old Milwaukee babe and classic logo
Media: Acrylic Paint onto aged brick.
Objective was to give the painting a vintage look and feel. If you're in Calgary check it out for yourself at The Palimino (center street and 7th ave train tracks across from Art Central!) A challenge for this project was getting up so high to paint, as it's in a stairwell. After a lot of thought, it fortunately worked out with a ladder/plank system.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Anthology Project - Kickstarter fundraising last 24 hrs!
Currently The Anthology Project are just $1088 shy of their ultimate $14000 goal! The project is led by my super talented friend Joy Ang. The Anthology Project's Second Edition is under production as we speak! The high quality, hardcover book is set to be published in 2011.
Contributing to the fund even get's you a copy of the book itself - ie. $30 gets you the new book and three buttons! Regular price the book is likely $25 (which is what I paid for the first edition), so it is almost the same thing.
Attached is a photo of Joy and I at the opening party reception for The Anthology Project's First eiditon . (April 2010, Fashion Central, Calgary). Best wishes to such a talented group of artists!
Check out their websites for more info:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Bronze Hood (in detail)
Bronze Hood - Andrea Lam & Rosalind Lee
Her: An illustrator, fibre manipulator and explorer of fashion. Passionate about the human form, how it movies, how it can be draped.
Me: Moves with her hands, knows the way of wires & bits. Believes in wearable art.
Me: Moves with her hands, knows the way of wires & bits. Believes in wearable art.
Together: We venture into old-world modernism.
Show: &ersand 2, a Collaborative Art Exhibition at the Untitled Art Society, Calgary, AB, Canada- August 5-7, 2010
This was an enjoyable collaboration between Andrea and myself. When we first got together, we did not know what were were going to do, except we knew that we both share an appreciation of wearable art and fashion. We were able to draw upon each others strengths, and build something interesting. Overall a success and a great learning experience in bonding, troubleshooting with media, collaboration of ideas and working styles and motivating each other. The reception evening had a busy and exciting buzz about the event, seeing around 200 people through the doors. It was a pleasure to be shown with 40+ other artists and their work as well. Thank's to Vicky Chau, our curator, and the Untitled Art Society for giving us the opportunity to create and be seen in the local arts community.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Bronze Hood
A preview of our work of art. A collaboration between Rosalind Lee and Andrea Lam. Mixed Media. Would love to see you at the gallery party, Saturday, August 7th 7-11pm. Details: Ampersand 2 - A Collaborative Art Exhibition.
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