Student Review: OSA Artist Talk Series at SAW Gallery – April 29, 4:30–6:00 PM
In a suffused atmosphere filled with people united by their interest in art, this afternoon at the Saw Gallery, three artists shared their creative experiences at an event organized by the Ottawa School of Art.
Christine Fitzgerald is a photographer with an extensive background, devoted to photography developed in the darkroom through distressing, layering, and merging processes. She uses pigments and gum arabic, favoring the analog process over digital. The philosophy behind this choice is the respect and the embracing of imperfection.
Martin Golland is a painter who works on large-scale canvases using oil paints. His abstract landscapes are exceptionally dynamic. His color palette is inspired by the Northern Lights, and his compositions appear complex with great depth of field. These abstract subjects feature textures and gestural painting that emphasize movement, amplified by the use of painted frames and drapery.
Sarah Tompkins, although very young, already has a prolific artistic output ranging from figurative to abstract. The common thread in these diverse works is the human body, shifting from a real dimension to a metaphysical one, defined only by shapes and colors. In her abstract paintings, gesture coexists with the use of marble technique and masking, creating a personal cosmogony based on dreamlike and surrealist elements, dominated by fluid forms and silhouettes standing out between frames.
Viviana Lo Verde (Fine Arts Diploma Student)
Photo credit: OSA Marketing Department.
OSA Artist Talk Series at SAW, 2025 Winter Semester - April 29, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Title: OSA Artist Talk Series
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Location: SAW
67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
Event Description:
Welcome to the Ottawa School of Art - Artist Talk Series! Join us for an exciting in-person event at the SAW at 67 Nicholas Street, where we're hosting an inspiring hour of conversation and insight. This session takes place on Tuesday April 29th from 4:30 – 6:00pm, and features talented artists, including Christine Fitzgerald, Sarah Tompkins, and Martin Golland, sharing their insights, inspiration, and creative processes.
There are only 30 spots available for this event, so be sure to reserve your spot for free at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1272693653979?aff=oddtdtcreator
It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local art community and gain valuable knowledge from these experienced professionals. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!"
Schedule:
4:30 -Introductions by OSA Staff
4:35 SAW representative: a brief introduction about the gallery
Artist Presentations Begin (15-minute presentations followed by a 10-minute Q&A session for each artist).
4:45 Christine Fitzgerald,
5:10 Sarah Tompkins
5:35 Martin Golland
6:00 end
OSA Alumni Critique Night – Winter Semester 2025!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the OSA Alumni Critique Night on Tuesday, April 1st!
It was a pleasure to reconnect, see the amazing work you’ve been creating, and share thoughtful conversations together. These evenings are a real reminder of the strength and creativity in our alumni community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the OSA Alumni Critique Night on Tuesday, April 1st!
It was a pleasure to reconnect, see the amazing work you’ve been creating, and share thoughtful conversations together. These evenings are a real reminder of the strength and creativity in our alumni community.
