Crossing the border from Richford, Vermont into Sutton, Canada is always a delight. Not only is Richford this post-industrial gem of a Vermont town just waiting for a revival, Sutton is this understated gourmet haven (yes, it even boasts a cheese shop, chocolate museum and creperie among other delights) with a vibrant arts community. Sutton is a favorite because it is also home to the wonderful Brigitte Normandin, a pen and ink artist by training who has found her way to collage and mixedmedia.

Brigitte works these compact and exceptionally clean constructions within tight black frames. From time to time she produces figurative sculptures out of wood and cleaned up bits of metal and scrap as well. As with the best of constructions, there is always this air of adventure and the circus – they transport and much as delight with their play, textures, tones and glinting aspects.

As much as I try, it seems that while I always catch a new and delightful new piece at the Gallerie Farfelu, I somehow manage to miss her at her studio. L’un de ces jours, Brigitte!