marisa gallemit is an Ottawa-born artist currently exploring sculpture as a medium. After studying film at Carleton University and at the New York Film Academy, she turned her focus to working with textiles, creating soft furnishings. Her newest work is inspired by and constructed with recycled and repurposed materials, concentrating on organic forms and natural textures.

ottawa's got talent

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 1:26 PM by marisa
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just a wee note to sing the praises of my dear friend and soul bro, pedro isztinphotographer and seeker.


images via meter gallery


the work is textured, sensuous and laden with emotion.  here is a man who has been a driving force in my own creative process, showing me how to channel my energies by doing so himself.  a great gift that pedro has given me is that an artist must honour her gift - water it, feed it, let it thrive. and he's been known to make a mean paella...  www.isztinfoto.com


portrait of the artist as a grumpy girl

@ 1:09 PM by marisa
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just got word that my friends bianca and andy beck are coming back to ottawa for a visit!  they are the cutest couple and he is the most talented portrait painter ever:


these are just a taste of what he can do - check out his site, he's the real deal.
andybeck.co.uk