Author: amyferrariart

Amy Ferrari is a contemporary artist with a unique, joyful style. Check out her work, and bring some Ferrari magic your environment!

Serene Yellow Spaces: Finding A Path To Serenity

What does serenity mean?

For me, serenity is a condition of the soul, and it means ‘calm acceptance’.

What does that look like?

Well, representing calmness usually involves horizontality. Calmness can also be represented as a lack of excitement and an abundance of harmony, or, unity. A serene type of calmness epitomized by expansive scenes in nature, with sight lines that go into the distance: water, mountains, sky, trees and flowers.

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It’s as if the idea of serenity has to with something bigger than you. Big open spaces embody the serenity of the great outdoors. Indoors, most people find open, uncluttered spaces to be more calming than tight, cluttered spaces. Blues, cool tones and neutral colors all seem to point to serenity. A notable exception would be the type of serenity found a nice, warm, cozy cocoon setting, definitely not an open space, but also a space with no room for clutter or confusion.

The challenge with serenity is to not over-do it.  Serenity is just a short step away from boredom.   And that’s where the yellow comes in!

I hope you can make it to my show, Serene Yellow Spaces, on Friday, March 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 at Button Factory Arts.

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Serene Yellow Spaces coming to Button Factory Arts!

 

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Amy Ferrari’s new exhibition, Serene Yellow Spaces, will debut at Button Factory Arts in Waterloo.  The opening reception is Friday, March 13th.  This unique show chronicles her efforts in moving away from complexity, towards more clarity in her compositions.

Additionally, this show opening will be the kick-off for Art-Mersion, which is a community-wide endeavour that explores ways to enhance and enrich the experience of viewing low-tech art with hi-tech wizardry.

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About Yellow…..

Why I would want to feature generous amounts of yellow in every painting of this exhibition about serenity?  Well, yellow is my favorite color, as I’ve always been attracted by its energy, happy mood, and yellow’s powerful ability to concentrate intellect and spirit. It’s as if, to me, that yellow exists for the purpose of propelling us to greater levels of conscious progress and creativity.   Also, yellow exists for the purpose of allowing our spirits to soar high enough to be able to jettison away the everyday petty things that can weigh our spirits down. With such tremendous power, yellow must be used judiciously, allowing all of the positive aspects to shine while limiting the potential overkill of its hyper puppy-like exuberance. Additionally, yellow must not be allowed to drift into the negative realms of dinginess and jaundice! Only healthy, strong yellows, and healthily yellowy neighbors of yellow (greens, oranges, and browns) shall be cast in the yellow characters of the paintings in this show. Placing some restraints on the over-exhaustive use of yellow will ultimately allow serenity to co-exist with the yellow, and result in an amazing sense of peace and harmony.

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The Art-Mersion Manifesto

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The Region of Waterloo can do it MEGA better.

Art-Mersion: The Region of Waterloo can do it MEGA better.

Having been celebrated has a micro-silicon valley, with start-ups sprouting like springtime tulips, it would seem the Region of Waterloo would be leaders – the AUTHORITY – when it comes to using our technological expertise to uplift our community through art.

Why, when we have so much local talent, are we required to trek to Toronto and beyond to experience the mega talents and the mega shows??

We have the mega talent here.
We have established and emerging artists right here in Region of Waterloo in all fields of art. The sad part is that most of our community has no idea such talent exists here. Wouldn’t it be cool if all of our community knew about our local artists, supported our local artists, and helped propel our local artists to even greater artistry and expand the reach of their mega talents?

We have the mega talent here.
We have vast resources of tech people and companies, with creativity, insightfulness, and intelligence oozing throughout our community. Wouldn’t it be appropriate and amazing if our tech sector spearheaded the charge for propelling our artists (who bring enduring vitality and livability to our community) through our uniquely local ability to utilize existing and emerging technologies?

We have the mega talent here.
Our community has such a history with the tech sector, that much of our greater community has been involved in tech industry roles. This also means that many people in our region have the ability to be the collaborative bridge between the artistic and tech groups. Often these skill sets are perceived to be at polar ends of the communication spectrum, but great things emerge when those skills are combined.

Art-Mersion Philosophy

Art-Mersion is focused on using interactive technologies to experience all kinds of Art. We believe that by bringing Art and Technology together, we can create something that is more than the sum of its parts. How can you use Technology to enjoy, understand and interpret art from different perspectives?

Technology can be used to build a deeper relationship to the Art and the artist. Technology can communicate the story behind the Art, explore components of the Art, connect to the emotions behind the Art and expand how you can relate to the Art. Let’s step beyond the typical and see what emerges.

Join the movement!

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Amy Ferrari Art’s Local Venues

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You can see my work in person!
While seeing the photographs of paintings is quite helpful, there’s nothing like being able to see a painting in person! The listings below are all places in the Region of Waterloo where you can go to view actual paintings.  Also, I’m always happy to meet you at any of these places, just send me an email and we can schedule a time to meet.

Chrysalides House of Art
School of Fine Art and Gallery
www.CHRYSALIDESHOUSE.ca
619  Wild Ginger Avenue, unit A2, Waterloo Phone:  519 208-5961

Chrysalides House usually has one or two of my paintings in the Gallery. This location features a gallery, gift shop, an art studio, printmaking studio and creative play lounge, where they offer ongoing weekly fine art classes for both children and adults.

Office of Lou Seguin, Tax Accountant
72 St. Leger Street, Unit 300, Kitchener

This is the space where I previously shared a studio space with Lou Seguin, my good friend and tax accountant.  Happily, Lou is keeping some of my available art on his walls, so the paintings don’t have to sit in storage, and you can visit them any time!  And Lou is a great tax guy if you need one!  (Contact him directly – louseguin@bellnet.ca ) While Lou usually welcomes visitors,  (Well, maybe not so much during tax season unless you’re a client!) it is best to contact me so I can set up a time to meet you there.

Button Factory Arts Gift Shop
Button Factory Arts
25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1R8

I usually have some smaller pieces and prints hanging around at the gift shop.  There are soooo many cool items there all year-round.  Christmas season is extra special, as the gift shop overtakes the gallery space in December!

A recent addition to the gift shop is this amazing cabinet!  Scott Crockard has created and is selling custom furniture featuring panels of my work!  So cool!

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Amy Ferrari Art Studio
Button Factory Arts
25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1R8

This is my little home away from home.  My studio hours tend to be spotty, so to be sure to catch me at the studio, please contact me!

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New Studio Space!

Woo Hoo!!!  New Studio at the Button Factory!

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Amy Ferrari has moved her studio to Waterloo’s Button Factory Arts, where she also teaches various classes, including an intensive Colour Lab.  The tiny 2nd floor office space is well lit, with lots of natural light, and it’s gradually becoming a very warm and cozy creating space.  Despite her unpredictable working hours, Amy welcomes studio visits, and usually has an open-door policy, with a ready smile.

“The decision to leave Globe Studios and leaving a shared space with the amazingly talented Lauren Judge was a very difficult decision. However, the Button Factory has always felt like home, and I’m already there alot for teaching, and it’s much closer to home!”

In addition to teaching and painting, Amy also has small paintings and prints displayed and for sale in the Button Factory’s Gift Shop.

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