Artist Talks
Artist Talk – Sandra Meigs
Gathered Notes
- Was a teacher for 25 years.
- The Quincunx (if the piece is constructed in a quincunx) then it should be naturally powerful and have a natural powerful force with energy.
- Includes meshes, sound and exhibitions together.
- Comical
- Gothic
- Expressive
- Colourful
- Geometrical
- Joyful/Happy
- Abstract
- Varied/multi-media works with varied mediums.
- Worked with “fruit pals” (figures made with fruits and veggies) making miniature still lives and painting them. Was interested in French theme at this time.
- Enjoys sewing – likes to incorporate a lot of fabric.
- Some collage is used in her pieces.
- Developed and evolved as an artist through an extreme time.
Personal thoughts
- I found her “fruit pals” to be an interesting topic – As she explained moving to Ontario after her husband died and not knowing anyone around her. To beat loneliness, she created these fruit pals and positioned them in interesting poses to paint. I found this to be a good way of working through grief or sadness while staying motivated/increasing motivation.
- I also found it very inspiring to see how many mediums she worked with – whether that be separately or collaging them together. It shows that you don’t have to stick to one medium or be afraid of trying a new medium.