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Register your child for after school classes for the 2010/ 2011 school year.
To confirm the time slot that will work best for your family please register ASAP.
After school classes begin Monday September 7th. See time slots here after school schedule 2010/ 2011
August - September 2010:
Aug 28th 4-8PM - Studio Exhibit and SILENT AUCTION of the "Painting a Day" series.
Location 69 Olive Avenue M6G 1V2 2 lights N and then 2 blocks west of Bloor & Bathurst.
Aug. 16-20th Comic Making Camp
July / August 2010 - Please see the summer schedule for children's programs. Click these links for adult classes or art tours.
Adults Gallery Tours schedule
Sunday June 6 & 12th Open Studio the address is the same as below 2-5PM @ 69 Olive Avenue M6G 1V2
Sunday May 30th please join me for my Studio Sale and Garden Party (rain or shine). The location is 69 Olive Avenue m6G 1v2. Olive Ave. is two lights North of Bloor on Bathurst , west at Olive Avenue. 416 537 9483
Saturday May 29th > Mayfest is an annual spring celebration and fundraiser @ Palmerston Public School. I will have a registration table for Marks of Perception's summer program, and a vernissage of sorts, for my new series of 36 little paintings titled May works. My table will be beside the face painting booth, since I will be member of the face painting crew. So come on out and visit. Not only can you have your face painted but there is also always a cake walk, silent auction, lots of games, a huge rummage sale, and an excellent buffet.
Saturday May 1st -4-6PM Opening of the Little People's Show. May 1st with opening in the afternoon from 4-6PM at the Grapefruit Moon. 964 Bathurst Street. The children and I welcome you to pop by and help us celebrate their creativity!
March 11th, 2010 Exhibit running March 6th - March 28th. See more photos here Unitarian show
correction ...to view work times other than above Mon-Fri. Please call & speak to Church Administrator Bev Galloway
March 2nd 2010
Work from both the Sublime and Masculinity Series will be on exhibit at the Unitarian Congregation Church in Mississauga from March 6th through to March 27th. The address of the Church is 84 South Service Road L5G 2R9. Phone: 905 278 5622
January 24th 2010
I just posted the video about my work made by French filmmaker Sebastian Roche to you tube. You may watch it and learn more about it and watch it by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVPPDKHKcC4
Also please keep in mind that Deb has a solo show coming up in March, and the Little Peoples show will be happening in May. Details to be announced closer to the dates.
May 2010 = The Little Peoples' Show featuring the artwork of Marks of Perception art students will be held at the Grapefruit Moon. Further details will be announced closer to the date.
October 2010 = Solo Show @ Ideas Incorporated Gallery (currently awaiting final confirmation of this show)
Aug.22 - Sept. 26 th 2009
Masculinity - 30 Portraits of Men will be exhibited at The Cameron, 408 Queen St. West. The exhibit has been extended until 2am on September 26th.
Vernissage: Sat. August 22,
2009. 8-10PM
Public opening: Thurs. September 10th, 8-10PM
Finissage: Wed. September 16, 2009. 8-10 PM
At The Cameron 408 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.thecameron.com 416-703-0811
Deb's Booked Exhibits for 2009
On Saturday October 25th there will be a closing party for the Thinly Veiled happening at 69 Olive from 8PM-12 AM
69 Olive presents
69 OLIVE presents: Thinly Veiled (the hard copy invitation!)
New and vintage works
of Debs
Opening Reception: Saturday
September. 27th, 2008. 2:00-8:00PM
Runs: Saturday September 27th through Sunday October 27th, 2008
Open house HOURS: Drop in on Saturdays & Sundays from 2:00 – 5:00 PM
To view by appointment by call 416 537 9483
Location: 69 Olive Avenue Toronto, Ont. M6G 1V2
69 Olive is two lights N. of Bloor on Bathurst, W. off of Bathurst St. 2 1/2 blocks in.
….let us get toasty, it’s going to be a long cold winter…
Deb Wiles is planning a
studio sale of her work in the near future. Details
TBA
On June 21st Marks of Perception will have a table in the BIG on Bloor Festival situated around Christie and Bloor.
On May 31st Deb aka. Marks of Perception, will be participating in Mayfest at Palmerston Public School.
We successfully raised a goodly amount of money for the Tibetan Women's association, a big thank you to all!
PREVIEW Silent Art Auction Fundraiser for Tibet Artwork preview art online
69 Olive presents: Silent Art Auction Fundraiser for Tibet
In light of recent events in Tibet, I have been inspired to host an art auction fundraiser. All proceeds will go to The Tibetan Women's Association. http://www.tibetanwomen.org
“TWA serves the Tibetan community as a whole with activities addressing religious and cultural issues, educational needs, social welfare, the environment and the political participation and social empowerment of women.”
The silent auction will be held on Saturday April the 12th, 2008.
Register to bid at Noon ( you'll be given a # which you will enter on bidding sheets), and preview the work in person.
Bidding begins at 1:00 pm and will close at 3:00 pm
Preview the work online ...clic 69 Olive Gallery from the menu at the top of the page. then clic images from past shows
69 Olive is 2 blocks N of Bloor on Bathurst, then 2 ½ blocks W on Olive)
69 Olive accepts personal cheques (+I.D.) and cash as payment.
This auction features the the graciously donated works of : Jane Adams, Ron Baird, Danny Beaton, Carolina Cuevas,
Marilyn Daniels, Gail Geltner, Matthew Johnson, Bogos Kalemkiar, Joan Malcolmsen, Rebecca McCarthy, Deborah
Nolan, Mike Parsens, O Puck, John Romano, Robert Tayler, Tracey TieF, Sio, Kirsten Sciba, Deb Wiles, Joyce Young,
and Stephen Young.
There will be a modest reserve on
all of the individual works.
Loving Kindness and Compassion; verbs
all.
For more information about the auction, the artists, or 69 Olive please contact Deb wilesweb@gmail.com
March 29th, 2008
In light of recent and ongoing events in Tibet, I've been inspired to host a silent art auction fundraiser which will take place at 69 Olive Ave M6G 1V2 on Saturday April 12th, 2008 from 1:00-3:00 PM.
March 28th, 2008
69 Olive presents Annares Natural Health A Spring Shopping Spree Saturday, March 29, 2-4 PM @ 69 Olive Gallery
March 27th, 2008
Well the 52 Ladies arrived in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia without a hitch, and so did I. The opening was fantastic, we were well received. There were interesting questions asked during the artist talk and the Ladies received some press in the Chronicle Herald, Nova Scotia's main newspaper. Now I await the return of the Ladies to Toronto and am looking forward to reading new comments from the audience in the big book that accompanies the show. You may read the article by clicking on the Chronicle Herald link in the right hand corner of this page.
February 11th, 2008
Also while I am in Nova Scotia some of my work will be part of an exhibit here in Toronto. John Romano has started an auction house. The first exhibit and auction will take upstairs at the Bloor cinema. My work will be installed on the 18th of February along with the work of the others artists, and is being exhibited as precursor to a March 8th auction also at the Bloor Cinema.
Incoming; 52 Ladies for Tea, an installation by Deb Wiles
Upcoming Exhibit at
ARTsPLACE, Annapolis Region Community Arts Council
via: mail: Box 534, Annapolis Royal, Nova
Scotia, BOS 1AO, Canada
phone: 902-532-7069
email:
arcac@ns.aliantzinc.ca
web page:
www.arcac.ca
street address: 396 St. George Street,
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Incoming; 52 Ladies for Tea, a sculptural installation by Deb Wiles
February 17th to March 23rd, 2008
Opening and reception: Sunday February 17th, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Artist's Talk: Sunday February 17th, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
"Real art exists at the frontier of what has been explored.
Because of this, it often makes people
uncomfortable. A body part whose common name can still be used as a curse
definitely constitutes unexplored territory. In consequence, Deb Wiles'
exploration of the unknown regions of the human body is art. She has treated
this revelation of the unknown with respect, as well, presenting her bronzes
carefully and with due attention to aesthetics, and with no explicit intent to
shock or exploit. Despite this, her piece is still very controversial. In a time
where nothing is controversial, that is a remarkable accomplishment."
- Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto.
After
years of being exhibited online, the rising notoriety of Deb Wiles'
tour de force sculpture installation, 52 Ladies for Tea, has brought it
out of cyber space and into the sanctum of the art world. The 52 ladies touch
down and take root for a full month at ARTsPLACE, in Annapolis Royal, Nova
Scotia. For information about the artist and her work, please visit
www.debwiles.com
Deborah Wiles' exhibition consists of fifty-two life-sized cast bronze vulvae, each sitting atop a cushion and displayed on a pedestal. Of her work, Deborah says "[the work] creates the opportunity for us as audience, to have our collective shame around sexuality mirrored back to us…as a woman, activist and artist I believe it important that we address shame as a tool of control, root it out, and expose it for what it is." A journal chronicling the process of making this work will accompany the show, and audience members are encouraged to "pen their thoughts."
ARTsPLACE welcomes Deborah's beautiful and daring exhibition, and hope that the provocative nature of the work sparks dialog among men and women of the community. We invite all to the opening reception of her exhibition, Incoming Vulvae: 52 Ladies for Tea.
*This show contains adult content*
Gallery hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to5p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For information about the exhibit, or to schedule an interview with Deb Wiles (in Nova Scotia or Toronto),
please contact Gene Lane at:
ARTsPlace
Phone: 902-532-7069
E-mail: arcac@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Web page: www.arcac.ca
November 16th, 2007
69 OLIVE PRESENTS: A SHOW OF FAITH
Exhibit opens December 1st and runs to December 9th, 2007.
"Living as an artist and producing work is an act of faith in itself, and so it goes from there."
This public exhibit opens Saturday December 1st, 1:00-5:OOPM
Open house hours are Saturday and Sunday December 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th from 1-5 pm. All welcome.
You may also view by appointment by calling 416 537 9483.
This juried group show and sale will be held at 69 Olive, Toronto, M6G1V2.
October 12th, 2007
Reminiscent of the unsanctioned Salon, in respect of guerrilla tactics and ad hoc process;
Deb Wiles periodically morphs a living space into an exhibition space for artists that take her fancy.
There will be an open house at 69 Olive for those who wish to partake in the perusal of Jim Christy's work among friends.
http://www.akimbo.biz/exhibitions/index.php?id=8804
Jim Christy's bio. http://www.abcbookworld.com/?state=view_author&author_id=581
October 4th, 2007
Our show is the Critics' choice today in the Toronto Star http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/263379
Exhibit opens Sat. Oct. 6th runs to Oct. 21st.
69 OLIVE PRESENTS: NEW VISUAL WORKS OF JIM CHRISTY
“Art should never lie down on the bed that’s been made for it,” said Jean Dubuffet.
Reminiscent of the unsanctioned Salon, in respect of guerrilla tactics and ad hoc process; Deb Wiles periodically morphs a living space into an exhibition space for artists that take her fancy.
Jim Christy’s assemblages, paintings and sculptures are in public and private collections around the world. He has had a dozen one-person shows and been in numerous group shows. He also has created art cars and mosaics for public spaces.
Opens Sat. October 6th, 2007. 1-5 pm
Show runs Oct. 6th – Oct. 21st
To view work after October 6th please arrange and appointment.
Contact Deb Wiles 416 537 9483 or via email wilesweb{AT}gmail.com
“Me, I’m insomniacal.
I make my bed, so to speak, with whatever falls to hand.” – Jim Christy
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If you’d like more information about the exhibition, or to schedule an interview with
Jim Christy, please call Deb Wiles 416 537 9483 or email Deb wilesweb(at)gmail.com
Thursday June, 7th, 2007 Today there were two more letters re: the MacLeans article, in the letters section of MacLeans magazine. The first letters were in the June 4th issue, the new letters appear in the June 18th issue. I've posted the letters here on the website on the MacLeans page. So clic (the big) Macleans above and the link will take you to the letters.
Sunday June, 3rd, 2007 re: Collecting stories for and from 52 Ladies and others for immediate integration into the piece. The stories will therefore immediately become part of the piece online, and I will also include the stories in the installation of exhibits.
One of the 52 Ladies has seen that people are interested in hearing the stories about the piece. Specifically people are interested in hearing stories from the models. As a result of this she will write about her experience of being cast; about what the piece meant/ means to her. She also wants to respond to some of the media going on about the piece by having her own input. As a result of our conversation we decided that it is a terrific idea to invite stories from the models and anyone else who is inspired to write one. I'll dedicate a page on this website to these writings. I'm out of touch with alot of the women who actually participated (lost touch since OCAD), so please pass this invite along to anyone you know who was cast and to anyone who wants to write about the piece. If you are a model, feel free to use your pseudonym again or not.
June 2nd, 2007 It has been drawn to my attention that the National Post article is unavailable unless you sign up with them. Therefore I scanned the article and posted it here. Also it has been suggested that the media coverage of 52 Ladies has made the public more curious about the piece (some members of the public at any rate :). So you are invited to to write about your experiences with the piece which I will then post. Not sure where Barbara Kay got her information but it's off the mark by a meter or so. A few women were initially reluctant, later women were asking me if they could participate. Here is Ms. Kays' article: national post article... 'art' of disgusting One of the wonderful things about 52 Ladies is that they do stir people up a bit. Why vulvas are considered, by some to be disgusting is beyond me, it is our entranceway into this world after all. Yoni oh yoni.
May 25th, 2007 The New MacLeans is on city shelves today. It is dated June 4th, 2007, the cover story reads Karla's BABY (this issue will reach rural shelves on June 4th, the same date it will be posted online) , check Casting Aspersions in the letters section for some vulvae feedback. Interestingly the piece has now become a point of reference, see The 'art' of the disgusting by Barbara Kay of the National Post Wednesday, May 23, 2007.
The link: http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=b65d95dc-6f1d-4218-b376-475ae1d7b978
Thursday May 10th, 2007 The MacLean's which carries a feature about my work 52 Ladies for Tea, written by Julia McKinnell, is now on the news stands. The cover screams Black on Nixon. It is dated May 21st, 2007 and the feature appears on page 74. I'll post a link to it as soon as it is posted on MacLean's website. Till then you'll just have to run out an buy a copy ;) Here is the link: http://www.macleans.ca/culture/media/article.jsp?content=20070521_105249_105249
February 17, 2008 - March 23, 2008 The Vulva Portraits will be on exhibit at ARTsPLACE in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
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