{G L Barrett}
‘Senses of Mell’ introduces us to an Apis mellifera, or Western Honeybee, as she journeys across the nectarous surface of an Echinacea. With each delicious step, her antennae seek out the next sweet perfume, the nearest golden nugget and yet another taste of sugary bliss.
In ‘Tepi’s Pride’ we meet a Parasteatoda tepidariorum, or Common House Spider, as she eagerly awaits the arrival of several hundred babies. Pointing up at her suspended egg sack, the bright eyes and cheery grin adorning her abdomen seem to reflect her maternal pride and excitement.
Both images are 9x13in and are framed in brushed black metal with a white mat. Show closes March 23.
The whole Propagate collection, and five entomological portraits from the Unseen Neighbours series are available to purchase at the Melt Studio + Gallery.
Propagate artworks are 16x20in and framed in a satin black frame complete with Art Glass (total size 17in x 22in). 11x14in prints are also available
Unseen Neighbours portraits are 5x7in and presented in ornate resin frames that can be hung or standalone.
Feb 19-March 2, 2025: Invited to exhibit 'Layering' (from the Propagate (2024) series) as part of the 'You Do You' group show at Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto.
[Artist Profile]Nov 29 - Dec 29, 2024: Six entomological photographic portraits from the Unseen Neighbours (2024) series exhibited in "Give A Little Bit" Christmas group show at Melt Gallery + Studio.
[About this show]Oct 4-5, 2024: Two artworks (Cutting and Layering) from the Propagate (2024) series exhibited in "Tell Me A Story" at The Cotton Factory, Hamilton as part of the juried group show for Art Circuit 2024.
[About ArtCircuit]May 17-June 23, 2024: Propagate (2024) exhibited as part of the RENEWAL juried group show, celebrating Spring and new starts. Seeds, Layering and Division were on display.
[Read more here]Published in the 'Can't Compute' anthology, this early version of the You Know Me story is set in Toronto during 2020. A tech worker whose mental health struggles lead them to a free therapy startup, but when they stumble behind the curtain, they discover the true product - and its implications.
A stageplay version has been developed, and edits for a longer, novel-length version are in progress.
[Read the story]A cybersecurity expert suffers in a toxic workplace, leading to a satisfying revenge in this short ode to Cassandra of Troy.
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