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"...And while you're at it, don't miss the show in the YAC art gallery. I spent all my time in Lara Melnik's part of the exhibit, which is a feast of colour and whimsy, an antidote for a dark night or a grey day. I heard from others that the rest of the exhibits are very good too and I plan to go back again to spend more time in the gallery"

Elaine (ArtsNet)

"...as for the gallery, I, too, had time--and not enough time at that--to visit only Lara Melnik's show (although I had a peek at Chris Reid's work and will definitely go back for another look). I was blown away by the wall of names for the thousands(!) of pieces Lara has created over the years."

Karen (ArtsNet)

Hi Lara

I wonder if you have installed a camera in your exhibit?

I hope you have but in case you haven't I want to share my experience last night.

I have never been in such a room of happiness. As I looked around people were smiling, grinning, laughing , and sighing with so much pleasure.

What a wonderful experience you have created for us. We are so privileged to have you here .

I don't always "get' art although I do appreciate it. But last night I got it. I saw a woman in her 80's standing ... posing in fact ... inside the mobile. I so wish I had had a camera! She was lit up as she examined the perfection surrounding her and her soul/spirit was so obviously touched. When I saw her I "got'" it!

You have brought out the child in all of us with this exhibit and I mean this in a profound not trivial way.

Many thanks .

Sue (via email)

... I liked your show!, especially the hanging samples of all your work, the creatures all travelling somewhere, and specimen boxes. Very fun. I was thrilled to find the names of some of my jewellery on the wall - like finding the name of a loved one on a memorial.

Mary (via email)

Hi Lara.

I was tied up on the night your exhibition opened, so I didn’t make it there. I saw I had two months to catch it so of course I got complacent. Then I totally forgot. Then there was a note advising all and sundry that Saturday was the last day. So I made a point of going up to gallery on Saturday afternoon.

Wow! Your creations are so beautiful and fun and lively. I loved the exhibition. You always put a smile on my soul with the wonderful things you create. I totally went inside the hanging circle of beads. What fun!

All of which is to say... you do wonderful work. It lifts the soul and for that I am very grateful. Congratulations on making the world a little brighter. Goodonya.

Mal (via email)

Thank you for the show of polymer clay - you are pushing your medium to a higher level and I have a new respect for polymer clay now - the landscape pieces in particular. Congratulations on an excellent exhibit.

Best Regards, Crystal Easton

Lara - a day cannot be grey where your art abounds, it more than made me smile, there were a few tears of joy. thank you.

Cindy Gilday

Thank you - playful, thoughtful, and inspiring amazing landscapes in clay Lara.

Mary Buck

Lara's creations have such beauty and energy... they always bring a smile to my soul. Thanks Lara

Mal

Colourful, beautiful, fanciful Lara. Thank you for your wonderful creativity.

Debbie & Fred Last

...thank you Lara for taking your medium to such great lengths, please consider touring this show.

Emma Barr

simply amazing - i need to come back and spend hours...

Garnet Muething

Top Shelf!

Steve Toews

They had to throw me out at closing time!

Leslie Hamson

Wonderful Exhibit! Brightens up my winter.

Charles Turner

Lara Melnik has added a new dimension to my understanding of "prolific". Thanks

Gord

Fresh and imaginative: love the repetition and variety in "i-catching" ...

Kristin Rohn

Loved the clay objects. Loved the "like peas in a pod"

anonymous

Lara - I love the sign post. I adore the "less".

Jude

Very colourful. I like it. Great ideas and well done!

Heather Pilsworth

Lara - it is amazing - outstanding. I love it ALL

Kassi

Kinda weird but yet very entertaining! I really love Lara's flowers!

Jamaica

I like the bead landscape and the bead biological specimens.

C.J. Pettigrew

Lara - the vibrant depiction of Yukon is perfect. Thank you.

Barb Schweger

Lara - great show, loved the beads with attitude.

anonymous

Hey Lara your art would be more fun to play with than it is to look at. It's super lovely, but seriously can I interact?

anonymous

Thank you for sharing your talent and art with us!

Lauren Boulanger

Wow Lara! The depth of your work is breath-taking!

John Streicker

Lara - Do you dream in colour? Awesome!

Penny F.

Lara, this is fabulous!

Val Thomas

Lara - ton oeuvre est fantastique

Roxanne