I was so happy to take part in the Women in Art Show put on by the Abbotsford Art Council. This year there were two spaces for the exhibition which included the Kariton Art Gallery and Open Space in downtown Abbotsford. There were so many fantastic pieces! My work “Half Japanese” was part of the…… Continue reading Women in Art Exhibition
Author: Miki Dare
writer and artist
Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama
Tamio Wakayama is a Japanese Canadian photographer who immersed himself in communities that were not often photographed by mainstream media, from Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan to Doukhobors in BC. His exhibit titled “Enemy Alien” is currently at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and there are three rooms with groupings of his different photo projects over the…… Continue reading Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama
In a Word Art Exhibition
I am happy to share that I will be part of the In a Word Art Exhibition at the Kariton Art Gallery that goes from February 7 to February 28. The theme for this show was a fun challenge. These were the submission criteria that artists all had to abide by in creating the work…… Continue reading In a Word Art Exhibition
Women in Art Exhibition
My most recent mixed media piece that I have created is called, “Wonder Full.” It is part of the Women in Art Show going on at the Kariton Art Gallery and Open Space. With growing social and political polarity negatively impacting our world, it can lead to a bleak view on the current state of…… Continue reading Women in Art Exhibition
Women in Art Exhibition
It is that time of year again. March is marching closer, and with it, I have my artwork being part of the Women in Art Exhibition at the Kariton Art Gallery. The piece chosen for the show is titled “Rooting Through Garbage/Rooting Through Dreams.” It’s a new work in the flavour of my Geisha Girl…… Continue reading Women in Art Exhibition
Food for Thought in Nikkei Monogatari Zine
Welcome to 2024. To kick things off, my art and an article I wrote are featured in a magazine called Nikkei Monogatari Online Zine. It’s an online magazine that shares stories and art by Nikkei or folks who are interested in the Nikkei world. My work is in Volume 3 titled, “The Nikkei Shokutaku: Stories,…… Continue reading Food for Thought in Nikkei Monogatari Zine
Women in Art Exhibit Online and Finally In-Real-Life
Woohoo! My art is actually in a gallery space live for viewing. It is part of the Women In Art Exhibit at the Kariton Art Gallery. You can check it out online at https://abbotsfordartscouncil.com/women-in-art-2022/ The show is about celebrating International Women’s Month and showcases women artists. The Women in Art show is described as being…… Continue reading Women in Art Exhibit Online and Finally In-Real-Life
Connected Virtual Art Show October 2021
My art is now up and running in the online exhibition with the Abbotsford Arts Council. You can check it out at https://abbotsfordartscouncil.com/now-showing/. We had hoped the exhibition would be in real life and not just virtual, but the gallery has decided to keep it online only for now due to COVID-19. I am thrilled…… Continue reading Connected Virtual Art Show October 2021
CONNECTED Digital Exhibition
The Abbotsford Arts Council is putting on a digital exhibition called “Connected”and, it features Chrstina Mets, Barb Pearson, and myself. I am thrilled to be part of this show–and crossing fingers–it’s hoped that there will also be an art exhibition with an evening grand opening in real life. We are just waiting to see…… Continue reading CONNECTED Digital Exhibition
Women in Art Exhibit Online
The Kariton Gallery is celebrating Women’s International Month with a Women in Art show online for the month of March. As per their website, “The Women in Art show is a space dedicated to honour and recognize women artists sharing their perception, experience, and addressing their rights and identities, in creative work and beyond.” There…… Continue reading Women in Art Exhibit Online