then, there’s this…!
an adventure into uncertainty with David McClyment
September 10 - October 4, 2025
Opening celebration: Thursday, September 11, 5:30 to 8 pm
What’s going on here?
Okay. I admit it. I don’t really know what this show is all about. And I guess in the Age of Uncertainty that is appropriate. These images definitely pose more questions than providing answers. Come with me on a journey that neurotically pokes at the stresses of climate change. Feel the relentless pressure of time ticking away.
Might be fun? Or not!
Four parts to this adventure.
1. Invasive Species - creatures that are motivated by a human-altered climate to move.
2. My Resilient Garden - hope, maybe not for humans, but for the rest the world to carry on.
3. The Human Factor - we started this upheaval and we are now the victims. Can we do anything but squirm? Let’s hope.
4. It’s About Time - Just reminding you that time is running out—in a playful kind of way.
Your Challenge - It is up to you to weave the elements of the story together, so that they make sense to you. There are no rules
To see more of McClyment’s work, go to www.flyingpiecreations.com
But wait, there’s more!
Guest artist Zia Foley will be showing some of her amazing creations
in the Fox Den as part of In the Dirt: delve into a world of wonder.
To see more of Foley’s work check out: https://www.instagram.com/zia.foley/; https://ziafoley.com/.
And, still more!
Circle Saturday September 13 and 20 on your calendar
Sat, Sept 20, 3-4pm
David McClyment will be hosting a conversation with three principals in the artist-empowered community:Lisa Neighbour, a founding member of Red Head Gallery. Carlo Cesta, who along with Ms Neighbour is a co-founder of Beauty Supply, an independent gallery in Toronto. Richard Mongiat, a founding member of LOOP Gallery, and one of the principals of Collective City.
Titled, We Made This!, this conversation will focus on nurturing an even more robust artist-empowered culture. Any artist who has ever been turned down by a gallery will want to join the conversation. Another event celebrating Red Head Gallery’s 35th Anniversary and a featured part of Culture Days. 3 to 4 pm. FREE!
Sat, Sept 13, 3-5pm
David McClyment and Zia Foley will be hosting artist talks at the gallery from 3-5 pm. Come join us for an insight into their inspiration and process.
Artist Bio
David McClyment: has been exhibiting professionally for almost 40 years, in the GTA, throughout Ontario and across Europe. His work has been the focus of many grants from all levels of government, including the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council.
His exhibitions have been regularly reviewed in many major media outlets, including The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Daily Star, and the Winnipeg Free Press. Until recently, McClyment had been represented by the David Kaye Gallery in Toronto’s West Queen West district until the gallery closed in 2018. McClyment has been a proud member of the Red Head Gallery since 2021.
In addition to his creative career, McClyment has mentored hundreds of emerging artists as they begin their creative journey. As professor and Co-ordinator of the Fine Arts Studio program at Centennial College he was honoured with a number of awards for teaching excellence.
He is daily inspired by his long-time reason for living, Sue Bracken, and their eminently talented son, Jaimie.
