Original acrylic artwork by Ravenhilarious
15.5” x 11.5” acrylic on canvas,
Completed in 1903, this Victorian Romanesque building houses the Department of Art. Like nearby Kingston Hall, it was named for the level of government that funded it. It was built by the provincial government to house the Ontario school of Mining and Agriculture ( the precursor to Engineering and Applied Science. This building has served many different departments over the years. During WWI, the basement was used as a dining room for the Fifth Field Company of Canadian Engineers. In the 1950s and 60s, the basement held a sub-atomic particle accelerator and was fitted with a thick shield of concrete to contain the radiation that the accelerator produced. Today the building features several art studios, display rooms, the Art Library and several small lecture halls. It is located beside Grant Hall on University Ave.
Michelle Elston Hoban is an Ottawa Artist whose work is inspired by character, history and architecture of homes and buildings. She is fascinated by the stories that houses tell, believing that every home possesses its own personality and sense of place.
working in acrylics, Michelle captures the charm and individuality of homes throughout Eastern Ontario, with many of her paintings featuring Ottawa, Cornwall and Kingston. Her vibrant use of color and expressive style, brings familiar buildings to life, inviting viewers to see everyday architecture in a new way.
In addition to this work, Michelle also accepts commissioned paintings, through Martello Alley, creating custom pieces that celebrate cherished homes, cottages and other meaningful places. Helping people preserve memories has become one of her greatest joys.
Her work celebrates architecture, community and the beauty found in everyday places.
ravenhilarious@gmail.com
