Kanata Kourier-Standard, February 6, 2004
First Snow, Laurentian Chalet by John Mlacak
Kanata artist showing at Croatian Embassy
Kanata’s John Mlacak has been invited to have a solo exhibition of 30 oil paintings at the Embassy of Croatia from Feb. 12 to March 12, 2004. The embassy is launching the show in conjunction with welcoming the new Croatian Ambassador to Canada, Zeljko Bosnjak.
The diplomatic community is invited to view the exhibition called, « Celebrating Colour » and to meet the ambassador at a reception to be held on Feb. 11.
The show is open to the public from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting on Feb. 12. The embassy is in Sandy Hill at 229 Chapel Street (off Laurier Avenue East). It is the former Toller House built in 1875 and beautifully refurbished by the Croatian Canadian community and the Croatian government.
Mlacak’s dramatic use of brilliant colours is immediately apparent in the paintings he has created for this oil exhibition. The canvases range in size from 11″ x 14″ to 48″ x 60″ and depict the vivid hues of fall and early snow in the Laurentians and the Gatineau. The torrent of rivers and streams in Algonquin Park beckon spring and the soft summer breeze can be felt in scenes of vineyards and courtyards in France.
Mlacak’s parents emigrated from Croatia to settle in Windsor, Ontario. His father found work with the Ford Motor Company and, of the six children in the family, three were born in Croatia and John was the first of three to be born in Canada. John has always remained closely tied to his Croatian heritage and is honored to show his work in this magnificent setting.
For information/appointment, call the embassy at 562-7820, ext. 11 or John Mlacak at 592-1620.
For information call John at 592-1620.
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Clématite grimpante, oil, 24" x 30", John Mlacak
Local artist shows in Aylmer
Galerie Présence Arts et Antiquités
Local artist, John Mlacak, is having a solo show of new oils at Galerie Présence Arts et Antiquités in Aylmer, Quebec from February 1 to March 18. The vernissage is on Thursday, February 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. and John will be present.
The Gallery is in a lovely, Victorian residence furnished with European antiques at 149 rue Principale ( corner of Frank Robinson) approximately 7 km after you have crossed the Champlain Bridge and turned left on the Aylmer Road. The Gallery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment.
Two of the signature paintings in the exhibition are window scenes on the grounds of the Rodin Museum in Paris, France. This is one of John’s favourite spots in Paris and he is particularly pleased with these works.
Make a visit to the Gallery part of your Winterlude activities. John looks forward to seeing you at the exhibition.
For information call John at 592-1620.
Kourier-Standard, January 26, 2001
STUDIO TOUR PROMISES FINE ART
FOR PUBLIC VIEWING
Summer Petunias, oil by John Mlacak
SOME ARTISTS paint in the warm atmosphere inside the studio and others disappear off to paint in the great outdoors. Others travel in their other work and paint or draw as they go. This is also true of the artists in the Kanata Artists Studio Tour.
Allison Fagan, Catherine Edmonds, Ted Duncan and Tony Cresswell-Jones can be found indoors. John Mlacak spends his weekend painting in the Gatineau and Susan Goold will be found in the spring woods or summer gardens. Brian Kelly travels and paints all across Canada while Rosemary Randell will often be painting in Europe or Scotland. But on the first weekend in May all these artists can be found in their Kanata studios eager to show you their new work. Come out and visit the artists at the Ninth Annual Kanata Artists Studio Tour.
A studio tour is an open house for art. Just watch the local paper for a map or pick up a flyer with map from any of the artists and then set out for a day of art and adventure. At each studio you will be able to meet the artists, take a look at the studio and see where and how the works are created. On view will be many of the artists creations including those special « collection of the artist » pieces that are not usually seen in public. Many of the pieces are for sale so that you can take home a treasure for your own collection.
This year the Kanata Artists Studio Tour will, as usual, be held on the first weekend in May. The studios are open Friday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A brochure with a studio location map for this free tour is available from the artists, or from the Chapters book store in the Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre, 400 Earl Grey Drive, Kanata.
DOING KANATA – SPRING/SUMMER – 2000
PAGE 20 – KANATA KOURIER-STANDARD – April 21, 2000
JOHN MLACAK
Quebec, la belle ville, captivates
Kanata en plain air artist
KANATA ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR
In October last year, John Mlacak spent a week in Quebec City capturing the wonderful, historic streetscapes on canvas. John loved the steep, winding, cobblestone roads and the old buildings framed against brilliant fall colors.
A unique opportunity to visit and paint on Nantucket Island was another highlight for John last September. Impressionistic oils of oceanside patio weddings at a nearby inn were purchased as gifts for the newlyweds. Lighthouses, the endless ocean and charming New England cottages with weathered shingles enhanced by beautiful gardens provided ample subject matter.
In order to meet the demand for his oil miniatures, John has just completed a new series and will show them for the first time at the Studio Tour. These gems have travelled all over the world as personal treasures and gifts.
John will also be showing new larger canvases of waterfalls in Gatineau, gardens in Vermont and ateliers and canals in rural France. The use of brilliant, rich colors are shown to full advantage in these paintings. John selected a landscape of Blois in the Loire Valley region of France for the Studio Tour’s second Preview Show at Chapter’s in Kanata Centrum which continues until April 26.
John has become increasingly involved in fundraising for charitable and other organizations including the Ottawa Jazz Festival, SOS Childerns Villages Canada, Big Brothers of Ottawa-Carleton, the Kanata Techniques, Canadian Advanced Technology Association (Stroke), and An Evening With Abigail (Breast Cancer) to name a few.
John’s art can be seen at his home studio and gallery by appointment. He is a founding member of the Kanata Civic Art Gallery and has shown his work there since it opened in 1992. His paintings can be seen at the Foyer Gallery in Nepean, Galerie Old Chelsea and at Galerie Echo Diffusart. You can visit John’s web site: www.igs.net/~mlacak/
John looks forward to seeing his neighbors and friends once again and all his new visitors. Mark May 5, 6 and 7 on the calendar and remember to take the Tour.