Karen Biko's Gallery of Art

Special i-Phone Cases

Karen Biko — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:46:16 +0000

Hey, I just created these great skins for I-phones. These are my first two prototypes. Let me know your thoughts. Can I market these ….more to come…it’s just too much fun!!

Nothing like watching movies and painting….I made three tonight and perfected the fit.

New Year Painting

Karen Biko — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:55:54 +0000

In keeping with my desire to get things cleaned up and completed before the New Year, I was able to actually finish a painting I’ve been working on for the last couple of years. I am so very excited with this new piece, I’m not even sure I’m ready to sell it. January 1st was spent in the studio finishing it up (oh, and starting a few others). I see some real influences from a couple of my favorite artists in this one…. Still contemplating a name. Let me know if you have any inspirations for it.

I keep a close record on all the paintings I create, and just for the record, in 2011 I completed 89 paintings. Do you think I can surpass this? This creation is number one…what a great start!

Riverview Show at Scotia Tower

Karen Biko — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:01:33 +0000

A Quick heads up that I will be participating in the Riverview Show at the Scotia Tower in January. Some of my newest works will be on display, along with great pieces from other Riverview Members. Come and take a look if you are in the area.

January 16th to the 20th

Riverview Show

Thirteen New Works on Display

Karen Biko — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:26:53 +0000

To get ready for the Arthouse Show “100 things for about $100″ I created a new series of paintings. From the show there were lots of discussions and excitement from my work. Each painting is suspended between two plates of glass, so they take on what ever colour your walls are.

They float and are a bit transparent in some areas. Here are some samples.

Compressed Fire

Containing Lines

Coloured Sight Lines

Falling Water

Confining Colours

Melding Colours

New Things With Biko

Karen Biko — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:37:19 +0000

Where do I start. How about with the new fresh clean look of my page. We thought it was about time to spruce it up. So what else is new?? Well check this out!

Life in The Fast Lane

TransCanada Riverview Show Nov. 7th to 10th – just a short show for us this week, but so much more coming!

See what else is coming up…

Leighton Centre “Christmas in the Country” show starts – Nov 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13,

Caprices Pre-holiday Fine Art Show & Sale – Saturday Nov 19th, 2011 10am to 5pm Inglewood Community Hall

Updated my About Me page with some fun pics

One more venue coming on-line with Riverview Artists (but I can’t tell you yet – it’s a secret)

Stacks

Calyx Show!

Karen Biko — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:26:55 +0000

This was a great show for me….I sold ten pieces! Thank you to everyone who came by the show…I love seeing you!

Karen

My second showing at the Calyx show. New artists each day on Saturday and Sunday (October 22nd & 23rd), but if you want to see a Biko, then Sunday is your Day. I’ve been off at my yearly painting retreat where I was able to complete many pieces that have been waiting. Lots to see at this Calyx show, so I hope to see you.

Many pieces in the show that I haven’t had a chance to add to my site!! Here’s one of the new ones are and you can continue reading to see more…

Floating Aspects

Saturday October 22

Sunday October 23

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Crescent Heights Community Centre

1101 – 2nd Street N.W.

Yes, More Shows Coming up!

Karen Biko — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:02:08 +0000

Good thing I spent all that time painting and framing…..

Sunlife show with Riverview Artists

May 16 to 20

Riverview Sunlife Show Link

Changed the day I’m sitting at this show to Thursday morning

Leighton Centre Clothes Line Sale

May 28th and 29th

Leighton site Link

TransCanada +15 show

Jun 6th to 10th

So many chances to get your hands on a Biko! And yes I’ll be at some of the shows too! Come and deplete my inventory so I really have to get painting….I love to have my walls filled with new creations…

Hatching Lines First

Hatching Lines Second

Hatching Lines Third

Crazy Busy Shows!

Karen Biko — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:18:06 +0000

There are lots of opportunities for you to get out and see some fantastic art! I have created some wonderful new pieces to display and there are two art shows coming up this weekend!

April 28th to May 1

Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club

With the Riverview Artists Group I will have some exciting new pieces on display. It’s a lovely drive out in the country, and you can even book a nice spring brunch out there on the Sunday! Have a look at the Riverview site for more information. I will be at the location on the Saturday.

West on highway 22x to Priddis Greens Drive. Call 403-931-3171 to make a brunch reservation.

www.riverview-artists.com

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April 30th and May 1st

10am to 4pm

Calyx Distinctive Arts

This is a huge art show that takes place twice a year. Each day there are displays from 28 different artists. My work will be displayed on the Sunday only. I will have about 33 paintings on display. Many of them have never been in a show before, and some of them brand spankin’ new!

Crescent Heights Community Centre

1101 – 2nd Street N.W.

For more information about the sale you can take a peek at the Calyx website.

www.calyx.ca

Leighton Member’s Show

Karen Biko — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:03:57 +0000

This painting was selected to be displayed at the Leighton Centre for their Juried Members Show. It is very exciting to be a part of this selection of artists. If you are craving a lovely drive out in the country, you won’t want to miss out.

This is your opportunity to see the latest artwork from a select group of well established and emerging artists. The exhibition will feature 46 pieces in a variety of mediums and styles.

For more information…

Leighton Centre Web

Artist’s Giving Back

Karen Biko — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:31:19 +0000

I just thought I would share an article. A group of friends contributed to a project (I wish I had been able to also), and it just shows how a little bit of effort and creative thinking can make a difference.

The Priddis Painters, and children from Oilfields High School worked together to create wonderful vistas of colour on ceiling tiles to install at Oilfields General Hospital. The tiles are easily moved around so that patients get to enjoy many different works of art.

One patient commented “It sure beats looking at the white ceiling”. The project was so well received that other departments in the hospital are looking to have more done.

Attached is the story from the Western Wheel, along with a picture of some of the tiles and artists.