Torch Relay Picton Ontario

Joey Lavender

I Can Fly

This photo was captured on December 2006 in La Habana, Cuba.
The event was a people's march to the Plaza de la Revolución on the 50th anniversary of the landing of the Granma.
In essence the beginning of the Cuban revolution.

Big Ben

Happy Birthday Big Ben.
The big bell in the 96 meter tower pealed for the first time on this day 150 years ago.

Art in the County

Art in the County 2009 has come to a close.

Congratulations go to Steven Draper for being awarded the Doug Boult Award. His image “Reflections on a Train Journey” took the award for outstanding photography.

This will not be the year’s last opportunity to see what artistic talent “The County” has to offer.
Beginning September 18th and continuing throughout the weekend, the Prince Edward County Studio and Gallery Tour holds it’s 2009 edition.
Mags Kandis and myself will be displaying our works at the Makers of Stuff Gallery.
We are number 6 on the map.

For a sneak peak of this event you can drop by the Belleville Public Library and visit the Parrott Gallery where Curator Susan Holland has assembled the works of Prince Edward County artists.

Soñar

On display is my work entitled Soñar. This image was captured in Oaxaca Mexico during "Dia De Los Muertos" October 2008.

One Year Ago

I was scanning through my photos and wondered ...
What I was shooting one year ago?

Art In The County

On Monday, two of my photographs were delivered to the Picton Town Hall (thanks Mags).
These works were to be considered for inclusion in a local event called Art in the County.
In 2007 one of my photogrphs was shown during this event.

"After The Storm"

Today my photos went to the jury for possible inclusion in the 2009 edition.

"Si Se Puede"

"Santa Cocoa"

I am pleased to report that “Si Se Puede” will be included in this years show.
Pieces that were not accepted were picked up today and artists were allowed the opportunity to have a critique by the jurors.

I had the great please to spend time with juror/ photographer Richard Martin.
Richard is a contributor to Photo Life magazine and offers photographic and visual design workshop/seminars in his hometown of Kingston, ON and around the world.

Don’t feel sorry for “Santa Cocoa”. Each entrant was allowed to offer two pieces for consideration. With 180 pieces offered for some 80 spaces, many excellent works were victims of the numbers. Richard had some kind words for my pieces. Especially appreciated was the comment that “Si Se Puede” was a "powerful image". It took on an added dimension for Richard when I told him it was captures in Time Square, NY during Barack Obama’s Inauguration.

If you find yourself in the Picton area between June 19 and July 5 drop into the Old Town Hall at King & Ross ST. and enjoy the creativity of local artists.
And as always you are welcome at the Makers of Stuff Gallery.

What's On My Wall?

Here's a look at my work, presently on display at the Makers of Stuff gallery.

Stuff on the Walls !!!

After much prep the room is now a gallery.
The Makers of Stuff have a space to display their works.
Mags Kandis and myself are now collectively displaying fibre & foto works.




















































Located near Consecon, Ontario the Makers of Stuff will be happy to welcome you into their space.

Opening Soon.