Kelly would be my non-sibling twin. We have so much in common and are following quite similar paths.
We met working in lighting, a field we both get genuinely excited about. For both of us music and art are integral and motivating. Music is her passion, and I have facilitated her pursuit of art - she is both an aficionado and a burgeoning artistic talent. She is curious and loves to learn. She loves to travel, explore and discover new possibilities. This is one of her absolute strengths, and her most dynamic trait.Kelly and her family design and build things, and in that, our families are interesting parallels. Her piece is both a curio cabinet and a portrait.
It has 4 sections.
The top section has a small hand drawn treble clef. This represents the music in her life.
The second is a glass step light. This represents our interest and commonality in lighting. The way we met.
Thirdly, is an etched mirror that represents, and is a small piece of original art. We see ourselves in art. We look at it and we see things about ourselves reflected back in the pieces we covet.
Lastly, is drab blue plastic box, and this is the only square not lit, and the one that holds her retainer. It is from the past. There is nothing to be pursued, but rather something that contributes to all the others. It is something that exists in the shadows.
Kelly has talked about having to wear this as she was nearing adulthood. It is hard to imagine that this vibrant and dynamic woman had something that acted as an annoying and identifying ever-present element of self-consciousness.
Now stand back and look at the piece again. As much as it is a curio cabinet, it is also a portrait.
Kelly Marie Inglis
We met working in lighting, a field we both get genuinely excited about. For both of us music and art are integral and motivating. Music is her passion, and I have facilitated her pursuit of art - she is both an aficionado and a burgeoning artistic talent. She is curious and loves to learn. She loves to travel, explore and discover new possibilities. This is one of her absolute strengths, and her most dynamic trait.Kelly and her family design and build things, and in that, our families are interesting parallels. Her piece is both a curio cabinet and a portrait.
It has 4 sections.
The top section has a small hand drawn treble clef. This represents the music in her life.
The second is a glass step light. This represents our interest and commonality in lighting. The way we met.
Thirdly, is an etched mirror that represents, and is a small piece of original art. We see ourselves in art. We look at it and we see things about ourselves reflected back in the pieces we covet.
Lastly, is drab blue plastic box, and this is the only square not lit, and the one that holds her retainer. It is from the past. There is nothing to be pursued, but rather something that contributes to all the others. It is something that exists in the shadows.
Kelly has talked about having to wear this as she was nearing adulthood. It is hard to imagine that this vibrant and dynamic woman had something that acted as an annoying and identifying ever-present element of self-consciousness.
Now stand back and look at the piece again. As much as it is a curio cabinet, it is also a portrait.
Kelly Marie Inglis
Age: 27
Retainer life span: 1993 – 1999
From Kelly;
“I am creative and spirited individual. I am also known to have rather large teeth with an even bigger smile. My eye for design is always searching for unique visual presentation. I love to collect art and I want to travel the world to encompass inspiration. Metal head for life.”
This piece is now available for sale at Headquarters gallery.
1649 rue Amherst
Montreal QC
514-678-2923
1649 rue Amherst
Montreal QC
514-678-2923
3 Lights and a Shadow – Jerome Prieur 2008
Mixed Media
Donated Dental Enhancement (retainer) - Kelly Inglis
Special thanks to Aline Plante.
Donated Dental Enhancement (retainer) - Kelly Inglis
Special thanks to Aline Plante.
14 “x 18 “x 6 “
Destoyed in a fire (Montreal 2009)
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