Contributors Cover Artwork………………………………………………………………………………Sara McKarney

Six Easy Steps & Stephanie Dawn Murray……………Shannon Derry

Garage Sales & Show Review………………………………………………David Smith

The Hobbyist…………………………………………………………………………Arianna Richardson

Summer Report…………………………………………………………………………Sarah Christensen

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Six Easy Steps for Creating the Perfect PortraitWhen taking a picture of someone there are a few things that one should keep in mind that will create an image that will not only satisfy your photographic eye, but leave your subject floored with how amazing you have made them look.

1. Find a background that suits your subject. If they are outdoorsy, find a treed area in a park. Think about colours that will compliment your subject.

2. Does your chosen background have a good light source? You can use just about anything as a light source, so be creative and again choose something that will compliment your subjects personality.

3. Pose your subject. Ideally you want to place their body at a slight angle from the camera. A full frontal portrait will not be flattering for many people. Angles help to slim you sub-ject and will give you more interesting composition within your portrait.

Greetings, Trap\doorians!

Since the AGM at the end of March, the M:ST Performance Art Festival organization worked in collaboration with the University of Lethbridge and the Trap\door Artist Run Centre to bring an exhibition of Eric Bridgeman, Rebecca Belmore and Adrian Stimson to the University’s Penny Building, located in the heart of downtown Lethbridge. Following the opening, a 4-day performance art workshop was given by Belmore and Stimson, and was packed with participants who knew this was a rare opportunity to cherish! We ended with a panel discussion at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, facilitated by Tanya Harnett and David Garneau, discussing Apboriginal Performance Art – where it has been, where it is at now, and where it is going.

We had a fantastic opening for Stephanie Dawn Murray at our beloved Trianon gallery (read more in Shannon’s review!) and now anticipate the arrival of Jennifer Tellier and Mark Prier for our July Gushul Residency. Stay up to date on their activities in residence at http://trapdoorgushul2012.tumblr.com/For more information on these events, to order buttons, and opportunities to contribute to CrawlSpace, please contact us at info@trapdoorarc.com.

Sincerely,

Sarah Christensen

4. Back to lighting again, you want to ensure that you are not broad-lighting your sub-ject. This occurs when the main light source is lighting the side of the subject that is facing the camera. Doing this in a portrait will make your subjects face appear rounded and a-symmetrical. To avoid this you want to turn your subjects nose towards the light. The exact position of your light source will depend on the mood of the portrait. To create a high contrast photo with dark shadows you will want a single light source placed at an angle to your subject. To create a low contrast photo with lots of light, you may want to introduce a second light source.

5. Camera angle is also something to think about when taking a portrait. Most people will hold the camera at eye level when photographing someone. This has a similar effect as posing a subject frontal. Ideally you want the camera to be at about forehead level. If you are trying to slim down your subject, raise the camera slightly higher and have them extend their chin. If you are looking for a little more dramatic effect, shoot from high above or down below your subject.

6. Go for a great expression. A portrait will be at its best when it reflects the personality of the subject. So do your best to make your subject comfortable and allow them to show through in the final image.

Stephanie Dawn Murray – The Wandering Thought II: Harvest

Exploration of thought processes and mind space are central to the work of Stephanie Dawn Murray. She uses mixed media to create organic forms that resemble a sort of fungal organism. These organisms are meant to invade a space and invite the viewer to contemplate different thought paths while simultaneously providing a tantalizing visual experience.

For the exhibition at the Trianon, one is greeted with a series of organic structures seeping in through the gallery walls and dripping from the ceiling. The exhibition allows the viewer to follow Murray’s “wandering thoughts” through the gallery and experience the space as a whole. The exhibition gives one feelings of tran-quility and excitement as you wander through these lovely little formations. Murray’s idea that thoughts are like infesting organisms that grow and move in relation to one another really shows through in this exhibition. Every structure seems to speak to the next. As you move through the space you will find the structures be-come more complex, each one building off of the last. The materials that she uses are simple yet elegant and communicate a relation to organic and fungal growth.

The exhibition as a whole is delightful and it will be at the Trianon Gallery until August 11, 2012.

Photocredit Sarah Christensen

COMING JULY 1 - 31 2012Check out our Annual Gushul Residency Participants!

http://jennifertellier.

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http://www.markprier.com

! Garage sale-ing is one of my favorite summer past times. Last week I was fortunate enough to come across this 10 piece Russian nesting doll set. The original owner acquired the doll in the early 90s from a worker in a coffee shop in Moscow whom he befriended. The dolls were kept behind the counter and were not sold as commodities, but exchanged among friends. The sticker on the bottom reads “made in USSR”. Hand crafted dolls from the Soviet Union are difficult to come across (especially in Lethbridge!). Despite the rarity of the object, the story about a friendship that was formed between ! Purchased for: ! $25.00the worker and the original owner, and the story ! Estimated Value: ! $80-$130.00about how the doll made it to Lethbridge makes this find a real treasure.

! Have you ever walked past a beautiful but damaged canvas at a garage sale or thrift store and wondered how you could repurpose it? Leslie Oschmann the founder of a design company called Swarm based out of Amsterdam has found a solution! Fashioning her finds from flea markets across Europe into creative, modern accessories and decor, Swarm has partnered with Anthropologie to distribute the newly released line of i-pad cases to customers across the globe. So the next time you pass a damaged painting or find something cleaning out your own portfolio imagine the alternative possibilities! To view or purchase the i-pad case visit:

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-new/24755985.jsp

Exhibition Review: Chewed Molasses and Subsequent Regrets(By David Smith)

! Chewed Molasses and Subsequent was a collaborative exhibition between Mandy Espezel and Shanell Papp that was curated by Christina Cuthbertson. Hosted by one of the most unusual contemporary art galleries I"ve had the pleasure of visiting, The Pith Gallery of Calgary, AB is located inside a building that was previously a bottle depot.

! The dialogue created between the works of Espezel and Papp addresses the nature of existence. Through an intuitive painting process, the works by Espezel present the body in various states of being. Both primal and shifting, the experimental characteristics in her works allow the viewer to experience varying levels of discomfort and intrigue. Presenting foreign manifestations of the body illustrates the esoteric vocabulary her works employ. Papp"s body of work #Loners" features life sized creatures which address personal and societal notions of outsider culture. The collection of sculptural works have a presence that is both mysterious and disconcerting. Her characters collectively constitute a satellite community removed from what is often considered to be normal.

! Just beyond personal identification, Ezpezel"s and Papp"s works harmonize together to create awareness of both bodily and social being. This collaboration is particularly compelling when considering the context. With layers of peeling paint, makeshift rough railings on the stairs, and worn down hardwood, the space exists in a very raw form. The building is intrinsically linked to the fringe culture that its history is connected to. As a community driven organization intended to revitalize the area of Inglewood, the nature of the space has evolved to serve a new purpose. The gallery is visually tied to transition and alternative possibility. Part of the success this exhibition enjoys is due to the way in which the art from both artists interacts with the space. Papp"s loners seem to have wandered in to find a home, and Espezel"s figures may have always existed on these walls but perhaps are understood in a new way.

Left: Mandy Espezel, Green Sash, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 24", 2011 Top Right: Chewed Molasses and Subsequent

Regrets Installation 2012, Bottom Left: Shanell Papp, Loner #3, 2010

Finally, here is your chance to win some Cedar Tavern Singers prizes valued at tens of thousands of it’s-the-thought-that-counts!!*

We will be drawing two names from probably what will be a real hat to determine the winners. All you have to do to get your name in that (probably) hat is make a drawing of your favourite Canadian artwork. No need to be fancy, a quick sketch will do! (See Daniel’s drawing of his favourite piece in the CUAG art collection, by following the link above.)

And what are these aforementioned prizes, you ask?

Grand prize (1 winner): 1 original painting made by the Cedar Tav-ern Singers of your submitted drawing; 1 copy of the new EP made in coincidence with the 20th anniversary of Carleton University Art Gallery; 1 copy of the new Cedar Tavern Singers activity book.

Runners up (2 winners): 1 copy of the new EP made in coinci-dence with the 20th anniversary of Carleton University Art Gallery; 1 of maybe something else, we haven’t decided yet!

Please include your name on your drawing and send it with your contact information to:

The Cedar Tavern Singers AKA Les Phonoréalistes

c/o 710 11th Avenue South

Lethbridge, AB

T1K 0H7

Canada

Or you can bring your drawing to the front desk at Carleton University Art Gallery on your next visit!

Fine print:

One entry per person. By entering the contest, you accept that your drawing may be on display during the Cedar Tavern Singers’ exhibition at Carleton University Art Gallery in Ottawa in October, 2012.

*Value is significantly less when converted to actual real world currency.

CALL TO LETHBRIDGE AND AREA ARTISTS FOR DONATIONSOF ART IN SUPPORT OF THE LETHBRIDGE ROLLER DERBY GUILD.

WANT TO ATTEND A FUN NIGHT OF MUSIC AND MINGLINGWITH ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND ROLLER DERBY GIRLS?

Call for donations in support of the LETHBRIDGE ROLLER DERBY GUILD

The LRDG has had many successes in the last two years and we are looking to expand our involvement with the community through art. We are hosting “A Love-Skate Relationship,” an art auction and concert to be held at the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Saturday, August 18th.

Your donation keeps roller derby thriving in Lethbridge by helping the LRDG provide practice venues, host events and up-grade equipment for one of North America’s fastest growing sports!

What’s in it for you?

- You are invited to donate an original work of art on the themes of love, skating, or love of skating.

- In exchange for each donation you’ll receive a free admission to the “A Love-Skate Relationship” event, where you can enjoy great company and great live music

- You will also receive one free ticket for an upcoming roller derby bout in Lethbridge.

- By donating your artwork, you have the opportunity to promote your work and mingle with the local art and roller derby community. There will be a table where you can place promo materials (i.e. business cards) and your donation will be acknowl-edged on our website and in a poster at the fundraiser.

How to donate your artwork.

Here’s what you need to know about submitting artwork for the fundraiser:

1. Work must be original and preferably created for the event.

2. If producing a sculpture, please nothing larger than can be displayed on a table top.

3. Work should be framed and/or ready for installation and have your name on the back.

4. Provide a short bio to be included on our website.

5. Work must be delivered before or on July 27th. We will not be able to accept donations after this date.

For more info, and drop of location, contact: Jenny Dreadful at fundraising@lethbridgerollerderby.ca

Learn more about the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild, please visit: www.lethbridgerollerderby.ca

If you would like to donate artwork:

Please provide your name, phone number, email, intended media and size to Jenny Dreadful at fundraising@lethbridg-erollerderby.ca We have one pair of vintage roller skates available to the first artist who requests them, to be incorporated into their work. Additional pairs are available for $20. All participating artists will also be invited to attend a league practice for source material or inspiration.

We thank you in advance for your support! It is hugely appreciated!