1996 Marie Hélène Allain
I have always been fascinated with found objects, particularly objects that nature, time or human work has eroded and that wear their history etched in the folds of their skin, so to speak. – Marie Hélène Allain, 1996
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1995 Nel Oudemans
I am influenced by many things that catch my interest: exposure to various cultures and their weaving techniques, the seasons of the year and my surroundings. – Nel Oudemans, 1995
1994 Kathy Hooper
My work is to do with the life I have lead and lead now. The thoughts. Memories and emotions I paint are often painful, sometimes amazingly happy; always some kind of discovery for me. – Kathy Hooper
Symposium keys in on visual arts partnerships
MIKE LANDRY for the TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL SAINT JOHN – Arts philanthropist Sheila Hugh Mackay left a specific mandate under the terms of her will – she wanted her foundation to become an agent for New Brunswick visual arts. he Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation took the first steps in realizing the wishes of their benefactress on Monday with[…]
1993 Peter Powning
“I am lucky in my work not only to make a livelihood, but to also be ingaged in a wide range of pursuits from the aesthetic and philosophical to the material and technical.” – Peter Powning
1992 Tom Smith
“It is form that is paramount in my work, and relationships between competing forms.” – Tom Smith
1991 John Hooper
“As to the content of my sculpture…they reflect something of my feelings about the human condition; people relating to people, people relating to this magnificent and cruel world upon which we strive to live, and our isolation from each other …” – John Hooper
2009 Strathbutler Jury Statement
(En) As a member of the Strathbutler Awards jury, I was impressed with the range of creative disciplines and diversity