Fog Forest Gallery

 I have a few pieces in Comfort and Joy at the lovely Fog Forest Gallery in Sackville NB.

https://fogforestgallery.ca/exhibitions/comfort-and-joy-2022-1/artworks 

Check it out.

And wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday.

See you in 2023.

Squared Away

 I am going to have 8 wee Judys in this lovely show..so go shopping! Please...and thank you.

 

 

Things are good.

 One of my Judy rugs will be hanging in an Ontario Supreme Court judges chambers. 

Judy is excited to be in such fine company.

And... the Judy show may be traveling to ON.

Stay Tuned.

Fiona

 The Canadian Red Cross is looking for donations to help Atlantic Canadians hit hard by Fiona. Please help if you can, thanks.

https://www.redcross.ca/about-us/media-news/news-releases/canadian-red-cross-launches-appeal-for-hurricane-fiona 

 

 

Filming Gallery 902

 Filming an interview for Gallery 902 at Secord Gallery...Veronica Reynolds and the film crew were so much fun..many giggles were had. 

 

 

Catalogue

 

This lovely catalogue would look cool on your coffee table.

It includes a lovely essay by curator Greg Davies and 17 images of hooked rugs in "Judy" at CBU Art Gallery.

Prices: (include shipping and handling)

Canada- $16.50

USA - $19.00

Int. - $21.00

Email me at Lkenneyrugs@gmail.com by Aug 27th if you would like to order one.

Thanks!

 

 

 

Piece Works

 

I have three rugs in Piece Works, a group show at Fog Forest Gallery in Sackville NB. Call the lovely Janet if you see something you fancy.

And..have a groovy weekend!

https://fogforestgallery.ca/exhibitions/piece-works/artworks

 

 

NS Folk Art Festival, Lunenburg

 So good to be back after the two year hiatus.

Big thank you to the Lunenburg Heritage Society, volunteers and art collectors.

Art is alive and well in NS!

Judy at Cape Breton University Art Gallery

 

See you Friday!

 

Hook in

 

Lucky find

 Gonna have some fun with these Bluenose  patterns.

CBC information morning interview

 Listen as I chat about "Judy".

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-24-information-morning-cape-breton/clip/15925206-judy-art-exhibit-cbu-art-gallery?share=true

Judy mannequins

 

Judy mannequins.

Thanks for volunteering.

See you next Friday the 22nd at CBU 6:30 pm for the opening of Judy.

Wear black...dress is great but anything shall do.

Hair in high bun... if you can.

And red socks or shoes or boots.

And, thank you!

 

 

Judy

 

https://www.cbu.ca/community/art-gallery/exhibitions/

 

July 15 – September 9, 2022

Opening Reception: Friday July 22, 6:30-8:30 pm. The artist will be present. Refreshments will be provided

Judy is a fictional character, invented by Laura Kenney. She is representative of everyone who has ever harboured desires to break the prescribed roles and social codes of behaviour that confine us all. Anyone who has ever wished to say, “to hell with cooking dinner, going to work, putting on that suit, or doing that laundry!”: anyone who has ever wanted to change the problematic order of things and fix the troubles of this world… will find an ally in Judy!

 

Invitation to Judy at CBU

 

Judy

 So excited!

Hope to see you there.

July 15-Sept 9

CBU Art Gallery

Sydney, NS

Canada Day

 

When I made this in 2017, I was thinking about Truth and Reconciliation...."Canada, take a good look at yourself".

 

Now when I look at this rug..all I can think of is the "Freedom" Convoy people..horns a honking, flag draped around their bodies.."Convoyers, take a good look at yourselves"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hook In!

 As part of the "Judy" show at the CBU Art Gallery we are going to be having a HOOK IN! 

 WHERE: Cape Breton University Art Gallery

 WHEN: Sat. July 23, 10 am -12pm 

 

 If you can let me know if you are interested in attending, that would be super!

 

 

Looking for Judys

 I am hoping to find 10 volunteers to be Judy mannequins for the opening of "Judy" at CBU Art Gallery in lovely Sydney NS on July 22, 6:30 -8:30 pm.
If you choose the mission..what is involved?
1) Wear black..a dress would be great but whatever black clothing is good.
2) Hair in high bun if you have long hair.
3) Red boots are great..but red socks or shoes work fine.
4) Stand and mimic a pose in a rug.
And sorry..it is a volunteer gig..so no mola for your time...if I had the mola I would totally pay.
Send me a message if you are interested..thanks!

Craft is Political

 Well...this looks like a mighty fine book.

 https://www.studiomagazine.ca/articles/2021/8/craft-is-political-review  

 

 

Craft vs Art

 

Travel in NS and Maud Lewis

 Vanessa Chiasson got in touch with me awhile back and well, thanks for the mention Vanessa!

https://www.travelawaits.com/2722968/maud-lewis-nova-scotia-canada/

 

 

International Women's Day

 The Heavy Lifters

Atlantic Vernacular

 If you are in the mood to shop...here is something...my rug and Jordan Trethewey's poem that are in the online show Atlantic Vernacular.

 

 

 https://shop.craftnb.ca/product/8119/k-m-broadside

Atlantic Vernacular

The world is a mess..but life and art go on.
I have a Maud piece in this show..and Jordan Trethewey, poet laureate for Fredericton, made a lovely poem to go with the rug.
Lots of cool art...launch is tomorrow.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFD5yIBRI6w