Press Release: A Girl's Night Out and Sample Sale

Think Pink and Think Art and Think Sale!

A group of local artists is partnering with The Canadian Cancer Society to show some appreciation for women. The Back Room Gallery is hosting A Girl's Night Out and Sample Sale to help raise money for Breast Cancer awareness and to offer women a bargain at the same time!

Ladies consider yourselves invited and get your gals together for some great deals on one of a kind and rare art, fashion, glass, pottery, jewellery, giftware and so much more all at discounted prices. Back Room Gallery artists are clearing out inventory and thought what better way to do that then to help out local women in the process!

 

Girl's Night Out is being held Friday, October 19th from 5pm-9pm at The Back Room Gallery located at 4749 Wyandotte Street East in the heart of Pillette Village in Windsor. Ladies who attend will be treated to light appetizers, refreshments and even "cup-sized" cupcakes all in the name of breast health and drastically marked down beautiful items.

There is a modest fee of $6.00 to attend and have first crack at the great deals to be had. The theme is women and there will also be outside vendors offering all kinds of girlie stuff!
 

The first 50 women through the door will be treated to free goodie bags.
 

 The sample sale continues on and will be open to the public on Saturday October 20th from 10am-3pm.

For more information and to get your ticket/invitation contact:

The Back Room Gallery
4749 Wyandotte Street East
Windsor, ON
519-915-3535
email: backroomgallery@cogeco.net

 

 

Press Release: Demo Day @ Back Room Gallery

One week from Saturday, you are warmly invited to stop by the Back Room Gallery and meet and greet some of the artists in the co-op, watch them demonstrate their craft and talk with them about the range of their work. You may even be moved to place an order for something totally unique made just for you. The demonstrations are free, as are the light refreshments. Workshops with take-away items might have a small fee applied or a free-will donation requested to help cover the cost of materials.

Saturday, June 23rd

10 am-6 pm, 4749 Wyandotte East.

Press Release: Grand Opening @ Back Room Gallery Artists' Co-op

Photo by Kathryn Tisdale.

 Ever wish to be amongst art, really immersed in beauty? You have your wish come true!

The Back Room Gallery Artists’ Co-op is announcing their Grand Opening Friday May 4th, 2012. Thirty-five resident artists welcome you to their playground of artistic treasures of glass, wood, paintings, and more!

This event will rock Windsor’s artsy crowd with over 4,000 sq ft of traditional and very non-traditional works, all from local artists. The Back Room Gallery had its soft opening in time for Christmas and now invites you to enjoy an evening of food by The Keg, beverages, great conversation and lovely surroundings. This well appointed gallery covers all the angles from blown glass to hand turned wood to 3D photography, not your grandma’s art gallery.

“The Community has embraced us and we are pleased to open our doors to celebrate our success with Windsor”, says Chris Ford, co-founder of this artists’ co-operative. Just a few short months ago, Ford and four other local artists had the vision of a co-operative art gallery, each artist sharing the costs and work load. They soon drew attention and the ranks have swollen to 35 individuals, each with the same goal, to offer Windsorites affordable art of many types under one roof. Today jewellery, cards, fashion, felted works and some fanciful stuffed critters sit proudly amongst some of the finest art in Windsor – Essex.

The Keg has generously sponsored this event, bringing their signature great taste. “Doors open at 7 and will remain open until the food is gone and the art is all sold,” jokes Ford.

Join them at 4749 Wyandotte Street East Friday May 4.

 Parking in the back.

Interview: Artist Suellen Evoy-Oozeer

Unidentified 1&2 by Suellen Evoy-Oozeer

Suellen Evoy-Oozeer, artist and co-founding member of the Back Room Gallery Artists' Co-op, has been painting since 1979, continually pursuing her education and development while working in social service and teaching, being married and raising a family. In 2005 she completed a BFA at the University of Windsor.

Suellen describes her artistic philosophy which is grounded in Art as Social Practice:

My painting is my passion interplay of energy between humanity, nature and spirit. My paintings are abstract expressionistic landscapes of vibrant colours, utilizing mixed media and texture. It is my mediation; I try to let it unfold as it should, allow it to have its own voice through me. My technique often incorporates Manmade and natural objects. I have been influenced by many other artists notably by Vincent Van Gogh, for his palette, thick paint and passion, Julian Schnabel for his used of objects, texture and his passion.

Philosophically, I am greatly influenced by my friends from Kettle Point/Stoney Point and their clear ability to see the insurmountable value in nature and its beauty and share their vision with me. Also I am influenced by the area of Ipperwash and the beauty and energy that pulls me there. I paint to try and find a balance, to search in the unknown, and to connect with energy of something more than myself.

 Suellen joined me for an exclusive interview with Windsoriana. I'm honoured to have her as my first guest.

What would you say to someone who feels they are not an artist?

Saying 'I am an Artist' is one of the hardest things for an artist to do. An artist is someone who thinks creatively, who expresses those thoughts in a creative way. It has taken me a long time to say 'I am an Artist,' because I revere the profession so much. It feels good to be able to say it.

In 2005 you decided to pursue art full time. What brought you to that decision?

In 2005 my father past away. His passing made me realize in a very real way that life is short. The time to do what I love is now. I love doing and being involved in art, it energizes me.

Can you explain this style of painting for readers who are unfamiliar with the term 'abstract expressionism?'

Most of my art is expressionism and often abstract, abstract expressionism is art that focuses most on expressing a feeling or creating a feeling in the viewer, often colourful with less concern on perspective, realism and precision.

Is there anything else you would like to say to our readers?

It has taken me over thirty years and I am still evolving to remember how to paint as a child, confident, passionate and free.

Thank you for joining us, Suellen! Suellen Evoy-Oozeer's works are available at Back Room Gallery Artists' Co-op at  4749 Wyandotte St. East in Windsor.