by marys | Mar 16, 2018 | stories
We are at the cross roads. We are destroying our planet. Too many people using too much and we have forgotten how to share. The northern lights is a gift that could disappear if we are not attentive to our present lifestyle.
by marys | Mar 12, 2018 | stories
I was sitting in a waiting room and noticed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s son Marcus in full army dress preparing for his dad’s funeral. Cpl. Cirillo was the soldier shot down in Ottawa, the day Canada lost its innocence. The falling poppy petal represents Nathan and the...
by marys | Mar 8, 2018 | stories
Single piece of material thread painted and sketched. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and joy when walking in the woods and am blinded by strong rays of sunlight. The streams of bright light remind me that I am a very small piece in this world. I feel very fortunate...
by marys | Mar 6, 2018 | stories
1 large canoe 1 old growth pine flying geese 1 polar bear 1 igloo rocks 1 howling wolf acres of tulips maple leaves 1 whale ice 1 lighthouse soaked in salt water Place all ingredients in the canoe. Allow the flavours to intermingle. Place in sun with a gentle breeze....
by marys | Mar 1, 2018 | stories
To Remember was inspired by “Seven Fallen Feathers” written by Tanya Talaga. It is the account of seven indigenous high school students who died in Thunder Bay. Five of the bodies where found in the river or Lake Superior. The seven feathers in this piece represent...
