Through the Years features artwork from students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 at Cut Knife Community School. This collection looks at how students’ skills, ideas, and approaches to art develop over time.
As you move through the display, you’ll see younger students experimenting with colour, shapes, and simple forms, while older students begin to focus more on technique, detail, and personal expression. The differences between grades highlight how practice, experience, and confidence build year by year.
Mariann’s artistic journey is deeply personal and therapeutic. She draws upon the profound depths of her psyche, channeling her thoughts and feelings into vivid, bold compositions. By using bright colors and a cartoonish style, she embraces an element of playfulness—an invitation to engage with the serious themes she explores. Although, Taubensee’s art is heavily influenced by both Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, she strives to strike a delicate balance between abstraction and representation, to allow for both personal and universal interpretations.
In this intersection of self-portraiture and mixed media, I invite viewers to confront their own reflections. I want them to feel the weight of their thoughts, the vibrancy of their emotions, and—most importantly—the power of their voices. I believe that through art, we can foster understanding, empathy, and healing; we can dismantle the stigmas surrounding mental health and engage in vital conversations about our world.” – Mariann Taubensee, Artist.
Terry Hochbaum is from Wilkie, SK where his family farmed just north of town. Growing up, Terry always liked doing things with his hands. In shop classes and school arts programs, he learned the basics in many areas. His early hobbies involved knife-making and wood projects, interests that led him to this exhibition.
About a year and a half ago, a little wood chickadee inspired me to try carving one. I never looked back and I went full steam ahead.
I bought a book, some carving tools, and I’m learning as I go… I’m loving the challenges of the medium and the changes that occur. I’malways looking to carve something different, to bring the art element into the carving. – Terry Hochbaum, carver and woodworker.
MEET THE ARTIST TERRY HOCHBAUM Wed., Dec. 31 from 2-4:30pm Fri., Jan. 2 from 2-4:30pm Wed., Feb. 25 from 2-4:30pm Fri., Feb. 27 from 2 – 4:30pm
Michele Rogers is a Saskatchewan artist that has made a name for herself with her evocative portraits that honour Indigenous First Nations women. Michele continues to paint strong women as a tribute to her Métis roots, showcasing the profound stories and emotions behind her subjects. Michele’s current work celebrates the enduring strength and wisdom of First Nations women, weaving a rich cultural narrative that connects generations and enriches her community. Her number one goal is to keep their stories alive.
Historically, First Nations women, like women all over the world, have demonstrated incredible tenacity as they faced hardships such as discrimination, sexism, and in the history of First Nations – colonization. They have been the backbone of their communities, safeguarding their culture and advocating so arduously for their rights.
Each generation of women had to forge their way into unknown territory, unknown to them and unknown to their ancestors. It can be a scary place, but a beautiful opportunity to use the lessons, the stories, and the fierceness of the women who came before them…
Having powerful warrior women as examples ensures our granddaughters can face life’s adversities with courage. By witnessing these formidable women, they learn to balance fierceness with gentleness, embodying a profound strength and enduring influence. This warrior mindset acts as both shield and spear, equipping them to navigate their own journeys with integrity and pride, just as women have done across the globe throughout history. – Michele Rogers, Artist.
“I picked up my first digital camera in 2005 and “shot” a wedding along side my dad. I was hooked. I was a busy mom and worked long hours as an RN, so this was my escape from the hectic life. I jumped into courses, both in person and on-line, and absorbed as much knowledge about both the art of photography and the fundamentals of working the camera. I later studied editing to enhance the pictures I was taking.”
Detail from THIS FARMER AINT GONNA BE HAPPY “Although the moose are very gentle and photo genic, the farmers did not appreciate them eating up their canola crops…”
“I have catalogued a vast number of species found in this great province. Each photo has a back story and I remember the details of all of them. I have experienced some magical once-in-a-lifetime moments down the backroads.” – Brenda Mitchell, Photographer
MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER BRENDA MITCHELL Friday, August 29 from 1-4pm Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 1:30 – 3:30pm Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 2-4pm Friday, Oct. 24 from 2-4pm
Clayton McLain Memorial Museum 