le mariage d'oiseaux

''le mariage d'oiseaux''

sérigraphie sur carton

série de 12

photo: tyson bodnarchuk

-Un coke stp. - Un coke ? On est pas dans une garderie icitte ! (2/3)

''- Un coke stp. - Un coke ? On est pas dans une garderie icitte !''

sérigraphie sur panneau de bois

16''x20''

série de 3

-Un coke stp. - Un coke ? On est pas dans une garderie icitte ! (1/3)

''- Un coke stp. - Un coke ? On est pas dans une garderie icitte !''

sérigraphie sur panneau de bois

16''x20''

série de 3

the gazette

J'ai un mini feat dans un article paru aujourd'hui dans la Gazette. Article par Eva Friede, photo par Marie-France Coallier.

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Heistek and Glasgow keep markups and prices low. Among the offerings: Jen Ham’s handcrafted two-headed creatures that she calls Snoojies and bunnies, $40; Marc Simard’s Broundoor line of etched leather accessories, $25 to $200;

Audrey Cantwell’s mink-collared capelets, $200; and the shop’s own animal-motif pillowcases, $40 a pair, with every step of production done in Mile End, Heistek boasted.

“There’s a real discussion of what buying from China means,’’ she said. “The lure of the H&Ms and Ikeas is extremely strong. Prices are lower, your dollar goes further. I understand why you would make that choice.”

That discussion is widespread. China, fighting a worldwide backlash against its products, has reacted, too. Last week, it launched an ad campaign to boost its image, using the tag line: “Made in China. Made with the world.”

Shirley DeCaen, of Kamikaze on St. Denis St., said many clients check labels and reject items made in China. The shop has stocked Quebec jewellery, fashion, hats and gloves for 20 years. In store now are umbrella dresses, $180 to $300, and brooches by Claude Bouchard, handbags by Concubine, luxurious fur-trimmed hats and gloves from Harricana. The brooches make a cute, affordable gift at $25, as do Concubine’s bags, like a red felt pochette embellished with rosettes at $26.

DeCaen, too, has noticed a growing awareness of the benefits of buying local, a result of the green movement and a concern for human rights in China, she said.

“It’s a dilemma,’’ she said, acknowledging that many of her lines, like Joanel handbags, are produced in China. “At least it’s designed here,’’ she said.

“But there has to be a price that’s affordable for ‘Madame tout le monde.’ ’’

Over at Headquarters Galerie + Boutique on Amherst St., there’s a similar funky vibe and many of the same designers as at General 54.

The shop contains two floors of fashion, art and notions, from here and beyond. And until the end of January, it holds its fourth annual art show of works all priced under $100 – including the cartoon work of Marc Bell and Rupert Bottenberg, silkscreens from Benjamin Deshaies and Jen Storey’s prints and digital collages.

Owner-artist Tyson Bodnarchuk said the idea is to encourage people to buy art instead of DVDs or CDs as gifts. His partner and fiancé, designer Angie Johnson, scored a coup recently: She created a seven-piece collection for Topshop, part of the British chain’s “Edit” collection, which launched during London Fashion Week in September. Some of the items from Johnson’s Norwegian Wood line – fringe and feather necklaces, $60, and leggings in glittery lace or bright floral prints, $45 to $55 – are on sale at HQ. Her “crazy cage skirt” – an accessory that straps over a normal skirt – was not hanging on the racks.

Johnson, a native of Winnipeg who moved here to pursue her fashion career, said the movement to buy local is growing, but not quite there yet. “It’s more of a subculture associated with the Internet, which is ironic,’’ she said.

In fact, many of the independent designers who handcraft their work sell on Etsy, the website (www.etsy.com) with hundreds of thousands of sellers in 150 countries, listing more than 5 million items last week. Its mission, according to the site, is to “buy, sell and live handmade.” Johnson, Sarah Faber of Black Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and This Ilk’s Tamara Bavdek, who makes lace earrings and necklaces, are among the hundreds of Montreal artisans who sell on Etsy.

There’s a lot more to local, however, than indie, handmade fashion. Along with Etsy, the online shopping universe offers temptations way beyond our borders. Canadian retailers and designers are just now getting on board the online shopping juggernaut.

Entrepreneur Annick Charbonneau said she was frustrated, not able to find Canadian fashion online. “Why is nobody doing Net-à-porter here?’’ she asked herself, referring to the high-end online designer store. In April, she launched Chiccane.com, an online store featuring Canadian designers, mostly from Montreal.

The look of the moment? A fringed flapper dress by Nadya Toto. The site also sells Denis Gagnon’s bags, Bodybag by Jude, Travis Taddeo, Ruelle and Élaine Guindon, among others, at a fixed shipping rate of $9 in Canada.

She said she was hoping to encourage local talent. “I think people are making more conscious decisions about how they spend their dollars,’’ she added.

it's probably worth more than that 4 :: vernissage

it's probably worth more than that 4 :: 4 décembre @ HQ

It’s Probably Worth More Than That 4
The 4th edition of our $100 or less art exhibit
Opening reception Friday, December 4th, 2009, 6-11 pm
Headquarters Galerie & Boutique
1649 Amherst, Montreal, QC
514-678-2923

Friday December 4th marks HQ's fourth annual exhibit of artwork priced at $100 or less. Featuring new works by local and international artists made accessible for the masses. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up an interesting gift for your family and friends for Christmas.
The show will run from December the 4th until the end of January, so if you can’t make it opening night, you will still have time to pick something up for yourself or your loved ones. “It’s Probably Worth More Than That” is often a popular show, so if there is a particular piece you have your eye on, better come early and scoop it up before someone else does!
Participating artists include:

Evan Melnyk
Aya Kakeda
Lisa Marie Godfrey
Benjamin Deshaies
Marc Bell
Sarah Taylor
Laura Berger
Jason Botkin
Jen Storey
James Kerr
Fred Casia
Scott Harber
Fred Caron
Mimi Traillette
Tyson Bodnarchuk
And many more.

Music by DJ Garry Vickers

wild things :: bibliothèque père-ambroise

L'exposition Wild Things du mois d'octobre au Headquarters déménage à la bibliothèque Père-Ambroise pour le mois de novembre... vas y faire un tour et profites-en pour lire un livre dont tu es le héros

2093 de la Visitation, 3ième étage.

heures d'ouverture:

l: 9h30-17h

m: 9h30-20h

m: 9h30-18h

j: 9h30-17h

v: 10h-17h

s: 9h30-17h

d: 12h-17h

images via HQ

videoville :: pochette du ep

J'ai printé les pochettes du premier ep de Videoville, qui est en même temps le premier cd à sortir sur le nouveau label L'Oeil du Tigre. Design par Simon Chénier

videoville :: t-shirt

Nouveaux t-shirt pour Videoville. Design par Simon Video

videoville :: premier poster dans la rue

La première fois que j'ai vu un de mes poster sur un poteau dans la rue... déjà redessiné par quelqu'un d'autre ! C'était presqu' aussi excitant que quand tu retrouves un 10$ oublié dans une poche de jeans. Imagine. Merci à Mathieu Drapeau pour la photo souvenir

wild things :: vernissage

les oreilles d'ours !

le 2/3 de mon band

Il y a des photos de presque toutes les oeuvres de chaque artiste sur le site du Headquarters

wild things :: 10 octobre @ HQ

Wild Things
Let the wild rumpus start!

To celebrate one of the most beloved and amazing children's book ever written, Headquarters Galerie & Boutique is proud to present “Wild Things”. Over twenty five local and international artists exhibit their interpretations of Maurice Sendak's award winning book that has blown minds for over 45 years. All are welcome to join us for what promises to be a jaw dropping exhibit.

Participating artists include:

Aaron McConomy
Valerie Sury
Jason Botkin
Garrett Van Winkle
Neil Doshi
Fred Caron
Sean William Dawson
Tyson Bodnarchuk
Laura Berger
Scott Ferry
Mimi Traillette
Mike Giles
Marc Simard
Benjamin Deshaies
Rupert Bottenberg
Melanie Garcia
Frenchie
Bruno Georget
Chris Tucker
Aimee Van Drimmelen
Samantha Purdy
Jonathan Reid Sevigny
Jen Storey
Fred Casia
Jennifer Hamilton
Melissa Contreras
Veronica Classen
+ many more...

Music by DJ Garry Vickers

“Wild Things”
Opening reception Saturday, October 10th, 2009, 6-11 pm
Exhibit runs for the whole month of October
Headquarters Galerie & Boutique
1649 Amherst, Montreal, QC
514-678-2923

videoville :: poster de lancement du ep

Je viens tout juste de terminer mon premier poster de show pour le lancement de cd de Videoville (avec Mia Verko et Spengler)

Voici les infos, manque pas ça tsé :

Wow!! Au lendemain d'un Halloween qui s'annonce assez déjanté, un second show pour faire une quadruple-célébration !!

- Lancement du premier CDEP de VIDEOVILLE et premier release de l'Oeil du tigre
- Premier show de Max avec MIA VERKO
- Un reunion show de SPENGLER
- 26e anniversaire de Max

Venez célébrez avec nous en grand nombre! Un 5$ bien investi, même pour un dimanche ;)

=============================== Wow!! The day just after a Halloween party that promises lots of rock'n'roll, a second show to celebrate 4 events, all at once!! - VIDEOVILLE's first CDEP and l'Oeil du tigre's first release launch - Max's first show with MIA VERKO - A reunion show for SPENGLER - Max's 26th birthday Hope to see a whole bunch of you celebrate with us!! A well invested 5$, even if it's a Sunday ;) ================================ 1 nov. 2009 SPENGLER (Montreal indie rock/90's emo) MIA VERKO (Montreal indie rock) VIDEOVILLE (Montreal post-rock/indie rock/film soundtrack style) @ Casa del Popolo 4873, boul. Saint-Laurent ==> 5$ <== ================================ Affiche par / Poster by Benjamin Deshaies

poor traits

''You should dance ! Dancing is better than not dancing''

sérigraphie sur bois

12''x12''

''Oh Benjamin, you really are a cookie monster !''

sérigraphie sur bois

12''x12''

poor traits :: vernissage

Quelques photos du soir du vernissage.. on s'en souviendra comme le vernissage le plus chaud jamais fait, au moins 1000000000 degré à l'ombre sans compter l'humidité et la sueur des avant-bras d'inconnus.

Merci à Lison Levesque pour les pix !

poor traits :: du 22 août au 29 septembre @ HQ

Poor Traits
Portraiture like you've never seen before

Featuring the works of well over twenty emerging and established artists, “Poor Traits” is a playful group show in which each participant was asked to submit a portrait of whomever, or whatever they chose. The only criteria being anything from the shoulders up, and each on a 12x12” pre-prepared panel.

Significantly, this project in its massive accumulation of images, focuses not on the individual visage (by giving each its ‘personal space’), but instead, like a mob of people hung in a salon-styled cluster of panels, these works challenge the viewer to confront the installation as a whole. Only with a little time and patience do the individual faces emerge to tell their tales, till the next character begs for attention. Thus the multifaceted story unfold as one gets the picture of a of very talented pile of artists having fun. Perhaps somehow reminiscent of a crowd filled nightmare, we assure you, this show will undoubtedly be far, far away from a bad dream. Bring your blankey just in case.

Aya Kakeda
Mimi Traillette
Fabesko
Eric Braun
Rupert Bottenberg
Maryanna Hardy
Jen Storey
Fred Casia
Yana Gorbulsky (Supayana)
Elaine Ho (Roadkill)
Angie Johnson (Norwegian Wood)
Raphaelle bard
Tyler Rauman
Fred Caron
Fiveeight
Bfour
Omen
Richard Rossetto
Stephen Schellenberger
Tyson Bodnarchuk
James Kerr
Jason Botkin
Billy Mavreas
Mike Giles (Furni)
Judy Lawrence (Miju)
Carol Caron
Benjamin Deshaies
+ more

Poor Traits
Opening night Saturday, August 22, 2009
6-11 pm
Music by DJ Garry "Hero" Vickers
Exhibit runs until September 30, 2009

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Headquarters Galerie & Boutique has been ushering in new artistic talent since June 1st 2006. Featuring new artist exhibitions once a month this 2 level galerie/boutique concept store aims to draw out the curious and reward the faithful. New clothing, accessories and home-ware designers are added to the store roster often, and the contents of the store are constantly changing. Focusing on indie designers from around the globe, the mix of art and product design meld in glorious harmony.

For more info please contact Tyson Bodnarchuk or Angie Johnson at:
E-mail: HQgalerieboutique@gmail.com
Phone: 514.678.2923
Store: 1649 rue Amherst, Montreal, QC

daddy j :: 2 & 3

2 autres versions du même panneau, avec les couleurs inversées... sérigraphie sur bois, 16''x20'', à vendre si vous êtes intéressés

we are 3 ! :: daddy j