Candyland — Kelly Lyles Artist Reception,

Sunday, January 20th 3 to 5 pm

Come meet Kelly and check out her amazing eye candy…

Artist Statement:
My latest paintings are of Candy: it’s colourful, visual, nostalgically evoking childhood memories in a lot of adults (whether it had positive associations, as in rewards or bribes, or conversely the lure of “forbidden fruits” in the stricter households). It’s also Universal, all nations share a love of sugary treats, it’s a common bond of simple happiness the world over. But this is a personal theme for me as well as universal – I always keep candy in my studio (as a lure to begin work), and live in fear of the doctor telling me to give up sugar…

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