The sticker on the original plastic sleeve packaging reads $4.99 from Zellers, though it’s a priceless treasure found at the back of a teacher supply cupboard. This painting reflects on the quiet nostalgia of childhood creativity through a familiar Canadian back-to-school staple: Laurentien pencil crayons. Viewed from above, the composition invites the viewer into a moment of pause—recalling early encounters with colour, imagination, and making. The work also acknowledges the enduring value and quality of Canadian-made products, connecting personal memory with a broader sense of our own cultural pride. Themes of patriotism, nostalgia, and childhood creativity converge to celebrate both where we come from and what shapes us as artists.
So excited to have "A Mug Full of Memory," a nostalgic and patriotic piece, included in the 2026 Annual International Representational Exhibition from March 17 - April 5 at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver, BC. 🍁🎨💪
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