A R T S EXPLORE THE CREATIONS OF LOCAL ARTIST ELAINE HAMELIN-MITCHELL THIS MONTH
ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
kept going.” As an advocate for ecological literacy, mindfulness, and institutional development, Hamelin-Mitchell has built a robust acade- mic profile. she holds an Honours Bachelor of Fine and Studio Arts (BFA) and a Master of Education (M.Ed). She has co-authored published academic literature focused on institutional advance- ment, such as the paper «Fundraising in Education: Road Map to Involving Medical Educators in Fundraising» alongside resear- chers at the University of Ottawa She channels her research into virtual art classes, teaching students how to use art as a framework for environmental awa- reness and rhythm recognition. “If I am not creating, I don’t feel like myself,” she said. Beyond her studio work, she possesses an extensive corporate background in stra- tegic planning, philanthropy, and public ser- vice. She previously served as the Executive Assistant to the Vice-President of External Relations at the University of Ottawa. More recently, she transitioned her professional capabilities into Canada’s public sector, joining the Office of the Auditor General of Canada within professional development. “Every voice matters, so if you want to create and express yourself to the world,” just do it,” she said. “We need more art; we need more people who want to create.”
Discover the creativity of local artist Elaine Hamelin-Mitchell this month at the Clarence-Rockland Gallery. Hamelin-Mitchell is a visionary Canadian artist, researcher, and educator known for her signature philosophy, «Rewilding the Human System.» Her interdisciplinary practice bridges the gap between scientific observation and artistic reverence, exploring how the blueprints of the natural world can solve complex human problems. Her exhibit at the Clarence-Rockland Gallery, which is located on the main level of the Clarence-Rockland YMCA, is inspired by her love for being outdoors, showcasing an admiration and appreciation for nature and greenspaces. “My mother used to take me for walks in the woods, and it has all carried over for me all these years,” said Hamelin-Mitchell. “I am just fascinated by being outside and exploring local ecosystems…I am a person that loves the outdoors and just needs to be outside to explore and learn. There is a mindfulness and a spirituality by being in nature.” Hamelin-Mitchell operates under her brand, Rosso Art and Design. Her diverse portfolio spans oil painting, watercolour,
Une exposition consacrée à l’œuvre de l’artiste Elaine Hamelin-Mitchell, originaire de Rockland, est actuellement présentée à la galerie Clarence-Rockland, située au rez-de- chaussée du YMCA de Clarence-Rockland. (Ville de Clarence-Rockland, Facebook)
drawing, mixed media, and macro nature photography. Her artwork heavily features the biodiversity of the forest floor, capturing intricate structures studied through botany and mycology (fungi). She expands her reach into the digital realm through Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Notably, she designed the «Strategic Pillars NFT Coin Collection» for the University of
Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine. She is an active member of the Prescott Russell Arts Council (CAPRAC) and creates her work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Anishinaabe, Algonquin, Haudenosaunee, and Mohawk nations. “I started art in middle school, and it kept me out of trouble,” she said. “I entered some contests and won and just
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