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. |
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Mary
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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... |
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. |
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. |
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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