Canadian World Class Cyclist and Olympic Coach, Denise Kelly, a former Team Canada competitor in France, was featured prominently in the behind the scenes historic documentary, "Out in Front" produced by Canyon Bicycles (17 July, 2023). The narrative follows the endurance of female racers worldwide who have transcended their social barriers to compete and to make the Women's Tour de France in 2022 a reality. Thus setting the stage for up and coming female cyclists everywhere. Denise is a Canadian trailblazer and serves as a role model for aspirant athletes who are prepared to go the distance, to realize their dreams. She is pictured in front of the painting, "Transcendent Souls" by artist and Yoshinkan Aikido martial artist, Kathleen Katon Tonnesen (Photographer, Denise Kelly). Denise may be contacted via Instagram @denisekellydk
EXHIBIT REVIEWS
"Wonderful art." - Hiroko Demichelis, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Vancouver Brain Lab, 2023.
"Kathleen's art is beautifully divine and multidimensional, a true sacred treat for the eye and soul." - Marieke Leliveld, ICU Academy Educator, 2023.
"I was blown away by the Marigold painting! The colours, the form, it was glorious, exultant in fact! . . . I was amazed at how her paintings spoke to so many different people and how much her work evoked deep emotional reactions. . . . I saw people fall in love with "Wise King - Wise Queen," "Marigold Magnificence," and the very popular painting of her two granddaughters titled, "Gardener Souls," . . . The Mole Hill Gallery exhibit was so professionally laid out and . . . The exhibit was very well attended by a huge diversity of people, many of whom were deeply moved by her art and her story of courage and perseverance. Kathleen's exhibit was indeed a triumphant one and offered a meeting place and a sanctuary of healing to all of those who were present." - Cindy Hops, Meadowridge School Educator, 2023.
Mole Gallery "Seeing Beyond the Light - The Soul Family Collection" located at the rear of 1157 Pendrell Street (ACCESS from Jepson-Young Lane). OPEN Fridays from 1 - 5pm.
ART REVIEWS
The West End Journal - "In a recent review Cindy Hops said, 'Kathleen Katon Tonnesen has spent her life savouring the warmth of the light and attempting to capture its beauty through her paintings. Despite the fact that Kathleen was born without sight in her left eye, or perhaps because of it, she became enchanted with the dance by which light ignites matter.' The Mole Gallery show is Kathleen's “triumphant return” to the world of art according to Hops."