Then and Now: A Celtic and Medieval Exposition Nov. 1998

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Mary Philpott

potter

The First Celtic and Medieval Exposition was held at beautiful Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto on November 6 and 7, 1998 Artisitic Director Catherine Crowe

The Art Exhibition, which was the centrepiece of the Exposition, included all the members of the Bridge at the time: Catherine Crowe, Darrell Markewitz, David Rankine, Brenda Roy, Laura Travis and Brigitte Wolf, as well as guest artists (below)

Members of the BRIDGE as well as The Society for Creative Anachronisms gave various workshops and demonstrations.

Various musical guests entertained the making the event a multi media experience.

Mary Gomer:
painter

Thomas Connolly:
silversmith

GUEST ARTISTS

Mary Philpott: potter
'The Wandering Fire'
308-101 The Kingsway,
Etobicoke, ON M9A 3V2
416-232-0784

Mary's work reflects a myriad of influences, from Medieval English floor tiles and architectural carvings, to Islamic tile work and pottery, to Italian Majolica earthenware. Much of her imagery comes from small sections of Medieval tapestries that are taken out and used on their own for a tile, a bowl, a plate...
She illustrates many animals from Heraldry, as well as other motifs. Many of her colour choices and combinations come from a study of Heraldry, illuminated manuscripts and stained Glass.

Mary Gomer: painter
137 Isabella St, Apt.504,
Toronto, ON M4Y 1P5
416-929-8923

Mary has been developing a series of "namescapes" using symbols traditionally (and sometimes non-traditionally for new names) associated with a given name or a person who held that name in the past. All the designs are her own, and when a Celtic name is involved, Celtic designs are incorporated. Many traditional names come from the medieval period, but the symbols have been forgotten. This project is one way of bringing the richness of the past into the present. Prints are made from her original watercolour designs.

Tony O'Callaghan: sculpture
'Sidhe Ring
' 242 Dundas St.,London, ON 519-858-8634
[email protected]

The Sidhe Ring was formed by Tony O'Callaghan in 1993. Its objective is to produce sculpture inspired by Celtic artifact, history and myth at affordable prices.
These original works are molded by a small group of artists namely: Risto Kniivila, Ray Mason, Florin Musta, and the O'Callaghan tribe. The works range in scope from statuary to traditional bone carving. They encompass all types of sculpture in clay, wood, stone and plaster. Their subjects range from large representations of Celtic Gods to more delicate and intricate knotwork plaques which are commonly associated with early Irish monks and the works made popular by them, such as the book of Kells

Kathy Tanner: painter
Box 23, RR # 1,
Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0
519-856-9869

For many years Kathy has been painting wildlife, landscapes and portraits, and she still receives many commissions for this work, but in the past three years she has been inspired by Celtic subjects. Due to discovering her ancestral past her art has found its spiritual place. Inspiration for much of her recent work stems from the grandiose and mysterious images of Gaelic folklore. Though this lore is ancient, much of it has survived to present beliefs and situations.
Kathy's daughter Karla will also be showing her work at this booth. She has been printmaking for four years, is self-taught, and enjoys carving the lino blocks with Celtic designs.

Arthur Robar: bodhran maker
24 Vimy Place,
Woodstock, ON N4S 7H9
519-537-3515

Arthur Robar has always loved the dance music of the various traditions that have grown out of Celtic: Irish, French Canadian, Bluegrass etc. An avid player of the spoons, he eventually saw a French Canadian pair of wooden spoons, and began experimenting with making his own. In the ensuing 14 years he has mastered the art, not only of small percussion instruments such as bones, spoons and clackers, but also the bodhran. After examining the bodhrans he saw others play, Arthur perfected his own technique. His instruments are all made from fine woods, with love and care. Since Arthur retired, he has devoted his time to making instruments. He loves going to festivals and sharing the music he loves with others.

Thomas Connolly: silversmith
'Tir Na Nog'
10122 Keele St.,
Maple, ON L6A 1R7
905-832-1577

Tom grew up on the west coast of Ireland surrounded by the symbols of an ancient culture. His work in silver echoes the past, from the Celtic cross to the Brigid cross, from the lacework of the Celtic knot to the spirals of ancient tombstones, from Oghm to Gaelic, from the Book of Kells to the Gospels of Lindisfarne.

musical performances by:

Catherine Keenan & Martin Gould
vielle a roue and guitar
Toronto, ON
Tadhg O'Muiris
Harp
689 Indain Rd., Basement,
Toronto, ON M3P 2E1
416-604-8002
[email protected]
Kate Crossan, Lee Cadieux & Debbie Quigley
Traditional singing, concertina, uillean pipes & cittern
329 Scarborough Rd.,Toronto, ON M4E 3M9
Ian Goodfellow
Uillean Pipes
483 Concession St,Hamilton, ON L9A 1C
1905-383-9467
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, (Langan/Gorman Branch)
c/o Ray Caldwell, 35 Avondale Blvd., Bramalea, ON L6T 1H1
Maureen Mulvey:416-421-7129 or Pat O'Gorman:905-727-3568

Re-enactment games and workshops by

The Society for Creative Anachronisms contact: Muirghein Fionn: [email protected]
49-B Marion St.,Toronto, ON M6R 1E6, phone: 416-588-1208

It was a joint effort with the "Celtic Underground" and the "Celtic Society" both student groups associated with the Celtic Studies Department at University of Toronto

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