“200 Under” is designed for the Christmas season.Everyone is looking for a perfect gift, why not an original piece of art for that special someone.

All pieces will be on sale for $200 or less, 20×20″ and smaller. Artists featured: Kumar Samaranayake, Megan Sinnett, Nada Annan, Zara Diniz, Ro Pizzo, Ela Wieczorek, Jihane Mossalim, Mindy Rampersad, Claudion Ghirardo, Paul McCue and Jane Motyka. A few examples:

CANADIAN ARTIST USES SCREWS TO PAINT PRIME MINISTER

Toronto artist claims government funding cuts inspired him to use basic construction materials to create his latest art work. TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – February 26, 2009) - A lack of federal funding and understanding of the needs of the arts community has brought unexpected hardship on those whose livelihood depends on the arts, claims artist Viktor Mitic. A recent comment by Stephen Harper has aroused anger in the arts community. Author Margaret Atwood wrote :” It’s been suggested that Mr. Harper’s disdain for the arts is not merely a result of ignorance or a tin ear - that it is “ideologically motivated.” All children are born creative. It’s the lack of any appreciation of these activities that is not ordinary. Mr. Harper has demonstrated that he has no knowledge of, or respect for, the capacities and interests of “ordinary people.” Toronto artist Viktor Mitic describes his recent portrait of Stephen Harper: “These tough economic times exacerbated by a slap in the face by Mr. Harper have made me think harder about saving and survival – so I decided to use basic construction materials to create my portrait of Harper. I bought a sheet of plywood and 1500 screws from the local hardware store. Then I carefully screwed the details of the portrait of our P.M. onto this board. A friend suggested a name “Screw Harper” as an appropriate name for this piece.

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Amor Fati by Zara

April 3rd - May 2nd, 2009

Opening Reception - Friday, April 3rd, 7 - 11 pm

Zara Diniz was born in Toronto, Ontario and is an artist recognized for her work as a painter and muralist. As a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, she has worked on commissions for clients and charities and is now an art educator.

As a visual artist, she delves in the simplicity of painting and the expressive nature of its creation. She creates paintings that capture the medium’s material stages while still depicting people and objects in their utmost familiarity. This unique synthesis of high realism and expressive painting marks her distinctive surrealist style.

Amor Fati

“For the birth of life is a love that accepts death…and dreams of forgiving breath” Zara

Amor Fati is a narrative that retraces a spiritual journey where one falls back into the world and becomes fragile again. That is, where novel moments – revealing a passion for life, are consumed by a downward spiral into darkness, and carried forward – bringing consciousness to spiritual light.

If “Argumentum ex Silentio” symbolizes that enlightened moment where the memory of the heart is visible; then “Mutatio” and “A Fortorio” emphasizes that pivotal moment when the empty void in the heart attracts one to the unknown. Revealing that moment of union and connection through love; “Credere”, then depicts our protagonist’s encounter with another.

The work moves toward a state where woman finds man – and where, together, they change with every form of passage, evolving within processes of consciousness and coming to an understanding of how humanity experiences the world through the human heart.

The “Open Drawing Fuzion II” will once again feature the 5 fuzionists/ artists collaborating simultaneously on one drawing in a live performance.    Witness the creative evolution right before your eyes…

For all those who attended our first event in November ‘08, this event promises to be equally inspiring…      if not more..

Purchase advance tickets at Motyka Fine Arts for $5.00 or $10.00 at the door (based upon availability). *Ticket will is also valid for free admission to the  “Re-Trans Warehouse Open Fuzion” on May 7th, 2009

There will be originals and prints of our pieces available for sale.

*Partial proceeds from the event will be reserved for a charity supporting the arts.

For more information please email: artfuzion@live.ca or call 905-271-2727

Chris Masoure

“Trespass”

55″x65″

Acrylic on Canvas

December 8th - December 26th 2008

“200 Under” is designed for the Christmas season. Everyone is looking for a perfect gift, why not an original piece of art for that special someone or yourself. Local and international artists will have their work available for under $200. All pieces are 24×24″ and smaller ranging in mediums, including original paintings and photography.

Selected Works

“Painting Ladies” @ Motyka Fine Arts

Saturday, November 15th - Sunday, November 16th 2008

LIVE PAINTING PERFORMANCE

Sat. 11:00am - 7:00pm

Sun. 12:00am - 5:00pm

Motyka Fine Arts is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring the “Painting Ladies”, Val Barton, Eugenia Krpan, Dolores Feir and Judy Stewart. Locally the group is recognized for their long term collaboration together in Port Credit. Their inspiration comes from nature, which the Ladies translate into beautiful watercolours. On Saturday, November 15th, 2008, all four painters will demonstrate their artistic expression at Motyka Fine Arts by painting live. Their work will also be available for sale. This is a free event, bring your friends.

The paintings will be available until Saturday, November 22, 2008

“Open Drawing Fusion”

Thursday, November 27th 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The “Open Drawing Fusion” will feature selected artists working simultaneously on one drawing. Based on the concept of the “Drawing Fusion”, the artists will perform the collaborative process to an ambient guitar player. Witness the creative evolution right before your eyes.

This event is by donation only, partial proceeds will be reserved for a scholarship towards a Cawthra Park young artists post-secondary education.

To get on the guest list please email jane@motykafinearts.com

“200 Under” Show

December 8th - December Dec 27th

“200 Under” is designed for the Christmas season. Everyone is looking for a perfect gift, why not an original piece of art for that special someone. Original artwork 24″x24″ and smaller will be available for sale for only $200 and under. Several local artists will be selected to have their work displayed.

If you are an artist interested in taking part in the show please contact jane@motykafinearts.com for an application

What a Great event!!! Thanks to the drummers for their one of a kind performance and involving everyone around in rhythm making. You really made people’s hearts jump. Thanks to the artists that came out, your presence contributed to the success of the evening. Thank you to everyone else that was able to make it, Abstract Rhythms was an inspiring experience.

Saturday October 11th 2008

3:00pm - 9:00pm @ Motyka Fine Arts

Painting by Slobodan Macura, 72x89 inches

Motyka Fine Arts is excited to announce “Abstract Rhythms”. The exhibition highlight the synesthetic relationship between the rhythms of abstract painting and the beats of the drum.

Weather you enjoy music or fine art paintings the event will capture your senses. From the beats of the drum to the flow of paint on canvas, the association will inspire a heart warm rhythm.

Featuring Artists:

Slobadon Macura, Chris Masoure, Marco Jiang, Jane Motyka, Zara Diniz, Kurt Rostek, Allen Zhang

Featuring Drummers:

Peter Corriero, Vince Maccarone, Dario Auirre, David Gray, Will Cahill

Check out the Mississauga News Article! from October 8th 2008