KIRA
“From May 19th to June 16th of Spring 2021 I experienced the Kingsbrae International Residency of the Arts (KIRA) in Saint Andrews New Brunswick. The pandemic hijacked our original arrival but even with an extra year to prepare, I had no idea just how life changing these 4 weeks would be.
I stayed in the historic KIRA estate with 4 other New Brunswick artists, each provided with our own independent studios and full access to the 27 acre Kingsbrae Gardens hosting over 30 masterfully themed gardens.”
“4 flowers made it to print, each with their own purpose and each with a piece of my heart. The Allium-Ornamental Onion was the stepping off point, the delicate paper housing and testing what was to come. The Sandow Apple Blossoms showcasing their abilities to transform and challenge me to evolve. The Fritillaria - Snake’s Head Lily bursting with energy and passion. Finally the Galaxy Magnolias, circling back to my first focus and everlasting awe.
“Each 5 am sunrise, 6 am bike ride, shared morning teas, studio visits, lunches by the ocean, garden walks, evening porch poetry and countless adventures with my fellow artists balanced me more than my intended solitude.”
