Images of giant whales seen from beneath the sea next to haunting Arctic landscapes are a constant in David Blackwood’s world.
Blackwood is one of Canada’s best-known printmakers and is now having a retrospective show at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
The show brings together more than 80 drawings, paintings, and archival materials from his studio, as well as many of the original copper plates that were used to create some of Blackwood’s most iconic prints.
As someone who was not familiar with his work, it was very interesting to see the different iterations of the prints and how each layer adds depth tp the final composition.
There is also an interactive component that reimagines the scentscape of Newfoundland’s coast, where Blackwood was born and raised.
David Blackwood: Myth & Legend
October 07, 2025 Art Gallery of Ontario
LAUREN DELA ROCHE: NO MAN'S LAND
September 28, 2025
A few things on my mind:
Women are the central character in these works, but… Is it the same character becoming different versions of herself? Is it a magical community of women? Maybe it’s both? It doesn’t really matter.
As the title of Lauren’s first solo show suggests: this is “No Man’s Land”. And it’s magical, sensual, colourful, comfortable, whimsical and fun.
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Images: Lauren Dela Roche
Ig: @lauren_dela_roche
YOU NEED TO BE BORED MORE OFTEN
September 07, 2025
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Loved this video! Yes!
I very much enjoy going out for a run for this same reason: when you're "bored", you have time to think about things you don't make time for, and you get to think about questions and answers you wouldn't have had time to think about if you would have been "entertained" scrolling through your feed.
I'm trying to get better at it.
[Video of: Arthur C. Brooks via HBI]
NOW PLAYING: ALABASTER DEPLUME - IF YOU'RE SURE YOU WANT TO
February 21, 2025
Honestly, I knew nothing about them before writing this post. Their music came up and I had to look them up! It makes me feel like a character in a whimsy silent film. If that makes any sense. 😆
♦
inspiration,
music
WHY DO WE NEED TRINKETS | A GRAPHIC DESIGN DISCUSSION
February 20, 2025
What are trinkets and why we love them. Is it nostalgia? An act of escapism from the day to day life? A way to express our personalities and interests?
Loved this short, sweet and insightful video by duda creative
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