November 2010 at the FEG: Jaki Durocher

In My Father's Footsteps

Jaki Durocher lives in East Uniacke Nova Scotia, with her husband Philippe. Her work reflects a love of the things important to her. An avid gardener, a grandmother of 10, and adoration for the Nova Scotian landscape all are images that you will see in her work. Her work has been sold nationally and internationally.


EXHIBITIONS

Art 1274 Hollis Art Gallery, Halifax, NS • Paint Windsor, Windsor, NS • Utata, Windsor, NS • Great Little Art Show, Avondale, NS • East Hants Fine Arts, Elmsdale, NS • Argyle Art Gallery, Halifax, NS • Ross Creek Black Tie Exhibitions, Ross Creek, NS • Gallery 215, Selma, NS • Ethnicity in Solo Exhibition, Pier 21, Halifax, NS • Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia Gallery, Halifax, NS • HCAC Festival of Art, Windsor, NS

EDUCATION

Diploma/Silver Medal: School of Crafts & Design, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Certificate: Self employment program, Henson College, Halifax, NS
Certificate in Marketing and Sales, Confederation College, Thunder Bay, ON

Artist, Jaki Durocher

PUBLICATIONS

HANTS JOURNAL: editorial and photo building the town float
EAST LINK TV: video on process of building the town float
THE WEEKLY PRESS, May 11, 2007 East Hants Fine Arts write up on award
THE DAILY NEWS, July 4, 2002: Ethnicity, Pier 21 Gallery Show review
CHRONICLE JOURNAL, Aug. 15, 2002, “Former City Artist Gains National Attention”
THE SUNDAY HERALD, May 6, 2001 “Sex, Blood & Magic”
CHRONICLE JOURNAL, Aug 28, 2001 review of solo exhibition
“INFORM” Selected works, Book: Sheridan Crafts & Design, 1999

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

INSPIRE: Art School, Windsor, NS
Gallery Artist: Art 1274 Hollis, Halifax, NS
Founding member Hants County Arts Council and Fort Edward Gallery

For more information please visit her website    www.jakidurocher.com