In the Studio with Nehad Abdulkader

June 12, 2025 Glodeane Brown

Nehad Abdulkader was born in the village of Al-Nawfaliyah, Syria. His early life in the city of Raqqa played a significant role in shaping his artistic perspective.

Simplicity of Presence: Interview with Anne Jackson

December 14, 2020 Glodeane Brown

With a lifelong love of colour and personal creative expression, Anne Jackson has been immersed in oil painting following a lengthy career in Education.

Contour: Interview with Trish Abe

October 16, 2020 Glodeane Brown

Photographer credit: Chris Tiessen (Toque Magazine)

Trish Abe is a 25 year old painter, illustrator, and muralist based in Kitchener, Ontario, Trish's dive into the world of visual arts was sudden and intense.

ColourPOP!: Interview with Kat Hernden

September 10, 2020 Glodeane Brown

Kat Hernden is a self-taught artist. She studied Semiotics, Media Analysis and Communications, English and Education at the University of Toronto. She is a member of Art$pay and Button Factory Arts. Kat currently lives, mothers, teaches and creates in Downtown Kitchener.

Becoming: Interview with Martina Vigini

August 11, 2020 Glodeane Brown

In January Jennifer Gough opened her gallery as a gallery and yoga space. (Click here to read a 2016 interview I did with Jennifer). Each month the work of a local artist filled the walls, providing a beautiful backdrop for movement practice.