Artist talk with Dr. Lauren Corman tomorrow, Oct. 5, 6pm at Mann Gallery /  by Geoff Farnsworth

Tomorrow, Oct. 5 at 6pm , Mann Gallery at 13th Street Winery will be hosting an artist talk between myself and Dr. Lauren Corman.

Dr. Lauren Corman is an Associate Professor of Sociology (Brock University) and an environmental sociologist who teaches in the areas of environmental thought, contemporary social theory, and critical animal studies. Her research centralizes anti-racist, anti-colonial, queer, and feminist understandings of social relations and the more-than-human world. 

Dr. Corman is currently working on a book project entitled, Zoonoses: A Critical Animal Studies Bestiary, with Dr. Chloë Taylor, which will feature 26 original works by local painter and colour worker, Geoff Farnsworth. Drawing on years of friendship, and a mutual aim to highlight the subjective worlds of human and nonhuman animals, the collaboration will feature critical perspectives on COVID-19, stories of animals associated with the pandemic, and the precarious connections that link us. 

This is a free event with limited seating.

Book your seat now, please RSVP by email to info@manngallery.ca

My interview on 610 CKTB LIVE with Walter Sendzik /  by Geoff Farnsworth

I had the opportunity to sit down with Walter Sendzik on 610 CKTB a few evenings ago to discuss my art path, the great community in St. Catharines, and to talk about my exhibitions up now at Mann Gallery and the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Please click on the link below to go to the audio cut to hear this:

Two exhibitions are up now!! /  by Geoff Farnsworth

I have two exhibitions up right now!

At Mann Gallery (formerly 13th Street Gallery at 13th Street Winery), I am showing with Kyle Clements. 33 of my paintings are on the walls and this exhibition is on until October 21st, 2023. Please see poster for more details:

Concurrently and in partnership with this exhibition, the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts has an exhibition of some of my small paintings and drawings. This show runs until October 22nd. Please see poster below for more details:

Two Upcoming Shows: Mann Gallery and Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts /  by Geoff Farnsworth

It has been very busy in the studio lately with two upcoming shows! Please see posters for both shows below. I will have new work showing with Kyle Clements at Mann Gallery, formerly known as 13th Street Gallery and still located on the grounds of 13th Street Winery. The opening reception and first day of this exhibition is Saturday, September 23, 2-5pm. Also, there will be an artist talk with myself and Dr. Lauren Corman at the gallery on Thursday, October 5, 6pm. This is a free event, but seats are limited, so please reserve a seat through the gallery: info@13thstreetgallery.com

Also, in partnership with Mann Gallery, I will have an exhibition of some of my small paintings and drawings at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. The opening reception is Sept. 26, noon-2pm. Also, Marilyn I. Walker’s Small Walker Press will be publishing a book pairing my paintings with the writing of Erin Knight, Canadian writer and Contributing Editor to Open Book: Ontario.

Update on upcoming exhibitions in September 2023 /  by Geoff Farnsworth

My paintings will be featured in two exhibitions coming up this September 2023. I will have an exhibition of my new work shown at 13th Street Gallery alongside the paintings of Kyle Clements. Our work should contrast and gel well together with his abstracted urban pieces against my new nature oriented paintings featuring elements of painterly abstraction and the surreal.

For you calendar, exhibition dates for this 13th Street Gallery show is September 23 to October 21, 2023.

Also, I am currently working on a project with Brock University’s Walker Cultural Leader Series. My paintings will be paired with the creative writing of a writer to be announced and coming out in a small publication book form through their Small Walker Press. There will be an accompanying exhibition in September 2023. More information will be announced soon.

My portrait of Frank Auerbach featured in the Curator's Pick by the COVERT Collective /  by Geoff Farnsworth

My work was just featured in the “Curator’s Pick” by the COVERT Collective. Bart Gazzola wrote his article based on my portrait painting of the painter, Frank Auerbach, which is currently available at 13th Street Gallery in St. Catharines. You can check out the article with this link:

https://curatednow.ca/geoff-farnsworth-frank-auerbach-2021/

Also, if you are interested in having your portrait painted, I am currently taking on portrait commissions. Please contact me for more information, thanks!

Album cover for the new Great Lake Swimmers album! /  by Geoff Farnsworth

The new Great Lake Swimmers album, Uncertain Country, is featuring my painting on the album cover. Imagery was in collaboration with Adam Vollick who did the album art design. The album was recorded in various Niagara locations by local talent, the Wow Sound. The album is now available on vinyl LP and CD. Check out the Great Lake Swimmers website for pre-order info.