julie dix

@juliedix.bsky.social

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Here for a breath of fresh air … Canadian. art, nature, coffee, politics. Artwork ~ linktr.ee/juliedix

An acrylic painting of a fantasy landscape, the focus a woman with a large opal on a string, the string wrapped around her and around the front of her robe. Hair long and flowing, a smiling gaze. Her robe is a pattern of roses, as are the orbs to her right. In the background a tree lined path and a sunset sky.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's iconic quote, “There is a special place in hell for women who don't support other women,” A widely shared quote highlighting female solidarity.
Photo of Canadian architect Ray Moriyama in front of a drawing of the Ontario Science Centre, what was then known as the Centennial Museum of Science and Technology.
Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”
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The Ontario government is investing between $525 million and $675 million in the Therme spa at Ontario Place, with the total cost of the redevelopment project rising to over $2.2 billion. While the private company Therme is spending $700 million to construct its facilities and parkland, the government's public contribution is much higher and includes significant infrastructure costs like parking.
Low Sun is an acrylic painting of a blue sky fading into pink. A flowing river runs through the middle. On each side high land of grass, paths, flowers and fields. The river runs far into the distance where it meets a dense forest. Looking ahead on a warm summer evening.
Bill 5 in Ontario is a bill that was rammed through by the Ford Conservative government, shutting down debates, and ignoring First Nations leaders. At the centre of the bill: So-called “Special Economic Zones” - no-law zones where the Ford government has unchecked power to destroy the environment wherever and whenever it wants.
'Dead End', an abstract landscape painting of a pale sky, below is underground, layers of square and curved shapes. Going somewhere, going nowhere.
A colourful landscape painting of burgundy hills, with a horizon of trees. Above, bright sky forming around a dark cloud after a storm.
An abstract acrylic painting of an abandoned metal structure with warm water rushing around it.
6 tubes of acrylic paint.
A painting of a large floating pink and red heart in the sky, heavy and tired but moving like a slow cloud. Mid sky 7 moons. On the ground is a path toward brightness with a red hill on the left, and to the right a field with a patch of dark blue plants and a small opening spilling red.
A portion of Canadian PM Justin Trudeaus message on International Women’s Day stating the government’s firm, proud stance on being pro-choice and a list of programs and achievements in place, protecting and supporting a woman’s right to reproductive freedom.