Monday, February 13, 2017
Art Lights My Fire – what exhibiting artists think of artmaking
In preparation of Durham Reach, we asked exhibiting artists to submit quotes that inspire them, resonate with them, or get their creative juices flowing. Here's what we got back: Ingrid Ruthig “From fragments, we continue to rebuild the story of ourselves.” “Imagine us in this incomplete story with the unknowable end.” “Each generation should…
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Photos worth more than 1000 words – The Thomas Bouckley Collection
By: Raechel Bonomo There is a rich sense of history behind the photographs in the Thomas Bouckley Collection. Each work freezes a moment in time that captures the unique history of Oshawa and how the city is constantly changing. From historic buildings to events that shaped Oshawa, this collection comprises of photographs taken by Bouckley,…
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
RMG Fridays: Origins
By: Stephanie Pollard RMG Fridays: Origins reminded Oshawa and Durham Region that we live-recognize, learn from, and honour- culture. As the first event to officially begin the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s (RMG) 50th anniversary celebrations, Origins felt more like an opening night than get-together. A nervous excitement buzzing around the main floor had managers, media,…
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Simplicity in Complexity: An Interview with Hillary Matt
by: Raechel Bonomo Artist Hillary Matt has created a conversation about everyday discussions; how we converse with the inanimate objects we encounter daily and more importantly, what they say to us. The multi-media works hanging in the Robert McLaughlin’s (RMG) Gallery A are a collection of recent, new and site-tailored pieces comprising the artist’s solo…
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Monday, November 28, 2016
How Do People Find Them?: Stephanie Pollard on the Value of RMG Fridays
They’re artists in Oshawa…as in ‘GM town’ Oshawa? But they’re based in Toronto right? No?! So where do they get support for their work? How do people find them? (Do they even have an Instagram account?) Who comes out to see their work, do they know where to find them? RMG Fridays is where artists…
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The RMG takes on the Mannequin Challenge
Heard of the mannequin challenge? It's a hot social media trend where groups hold a pose for an extended amount of time while someone navigates around the "mannequins". We thought we'd take it on... RMG style.
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