Artist of the Day | LEAH WILSON
ARTIST OF THE DAY
31.08.2020
LEAH WILSON
LOCATION
Edmonton, AB
GENRE
Canadian Contemporary Abstract Artist
ARTIST’S NAME
Leah Wilson
Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
Edmonton, Alberta. (River City Revival House) (Starlite Room)
How has that affected your plans for the coming months?
Plans to travel as a Canadian Artist to Estonia in March 2020 for a month- long artist collaboration was cancelled - plane tickets turned in to vouchers. Along with potential gallery & arts festival opportunities to exhibit, sell, and teach my art. Changing my career path, and momentum considerably.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home?
Overcoming trepidations towards producing internet video presentations and being photographed for online audience development. Producing new works reflecting this chaotic and intense time in history. Learning new skills and creating teaching tools for others - encouraging the cultural community to do the same. Supporting other artists as much as possible - writing - and documenting everything. Finding part time work in a SafeWay Bakery.
What was the first thing you did/place you went to now the country is starting to slowly re-open?
Contacted River City Revival House, asking if we can resume the exhibit that was showing at the time when everything shut down.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Brass Tactics - place was jumping with happy dancing people - that big stage packed with players - the vibe was hot & full of celebration - revelling in the music. Art exhibition related: all the amazing compliments and insightful appreciation people have shared with me about my new work. These interactions fuel my resolve to continue working in the studio - producing the art.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Support the arts, in any way you can, tell your friends to do the same...be it applause, social media shares and comments, donations, venue patronage, buying art, a CD, a T-shirt, everything counts, tell them how much it means to see and hear and experience the art. During these times - every generosity is appreciated. and perpetuates our artists to give you the gift of feeling, of deep thought and jubilation. Gratitude to that!
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