Press Room: interviews, articles, TV video interviews - Ottawa artists Elena Khomoutova & Alexander Khomoutov

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Praise for Light From Art:

"Positive energy vibrant colors, happiness and light. These are qualities found in the work of artist Elena Khomoutova..."
Sydney Steel. Stittsville News. EMC.

"Meditation, Mozart and burning candles can immediately bring to mind a soothing image evoking feelings of serenity.
But they don't paint a picture of how you'd expect the average teen to pass the time on a Saturday afternoon.
Yet that was the scene that unfolded in a studio space tucked inside the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, where a group of teens attended a special workshop led by a husband-and-wife team on the power of peace through art...  While not all of the teens had a background in art or painting, Samson said they did well with the workshop and enjoyed the experience, adding that meditation and the burning candle lent to the peaceful atmosphere created by the artists."
Lauren La Rose, THE CANADIAN PRESS (about a workshop by Elena Khomoutova and Alexander Khomoutov at the National Gallery of Canada). Read  the original article here.

"It is amazing how Elena's art looks in our home ... It is hard to explain it, but the pieces just glow!"
-Fernando Bello

"Thanks a lot for your very pleasant cooperation.
...Only those who see the invisible can achieve the impossible. "
-Michel Landreville, Director General, Publi-Tact

"Dear Mrs. Khomoutova:
...I had the opportunity to present pieces of work to key dignitaries on my recent trip to Japan and Taiwan. Amongst others, examples of your work were presented to Governor Suzuki of Metropolitan Tokyo and the Deputy Mayor of Osaka, Mr. Eiichi Sakaguchi.
...Your work was positively commented on by everyone who received them for their uniqueness.
I trust that I shall have the opportunity to present other examples of your charming work in the future."

-Jacquelin Holzman, Mayor of Ottawa

9 TV interviews:

  • February 13, 2004. News. NewRO Cable 6 TV Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Interview with Elena Khomoutova at Art from the heart. Silent auction & art sale, organized by The Ottawa Citizen Newspaper  in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa.
  • November 8, 2002. News: CJOH TV
  • December 7, 1999. News, Rogers TV ch. 22, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • November 13, 1999. News. NewRO Cable 6 TV Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • January 5, 1998. News: CJOH TV, Rogers Cable TV, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CBFT (CBC) TV, Laurence Cable TV, Québec, Canada
  • November 28, 1997. CBC TV News, Elena Khomoutova's Interview by Cory O'Kelly. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • March 24, 1997. News: CJOH TV, Rogers Cable TV, Ottawa, Canada; CBFT (CBC) TV, Laurence Cable TV, Québec, Canada
  • March 23, 1997. Russian Mosaic. Rogers Cable TV, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • February 27, 1997. Russian Mosaic. Rogers Cable TV, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

43 Publications / Interviews in newspapers, journals, magazines, blogs and archives

  • November 19, 2015. Meet greeting card artist at Kings's YIG on Saturday, Nov.21 by John Curry. Stittsville News. Read page 37 at http://issuu.com/stittsvillenews/docs/stittsville111915
  • October 17, 2015. Artist of the Month features secret codes. Read blog post at https://friendsofthenorthgowerlibrary.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/artist-of-the-month-features-secret-codes/
  • October 12, 2015. Richmond artist puts owl, 'seven' in paintings by John Curry. Ottawa Community News. Read at
    http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/5953247-richmond-artist-puts-owl-seven-in-paintings/
  • October 8, 2015. Richmond artist puts owl, 'seven' in paintings by John Curry. Stittsville News. Read pages 42-44 at http://issuu.com/stittsvillenews/docs/stittsville100815
  • February 28, 2013. Richmond Artist Uses Vibrant Colours. Written by Sydney Steel. Stittsville News. EMC. Read article at: http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/3983974-richmond-artist-uses-vibrant-colours/
  • National Gallery of Canada. Elena Khomoutova. Archive
  • February 05, 2009. Artists and teens collaborate in gallery workshop to craft peace through art. Written by Lauren La Rose, THE CANADIAN PRESS (about a workshop by Elena Khomoutova and Alexander Khomoutov at the National Gallery of Canada).
  • October 26, 2007. Artist Insired by peace and light in art works. The Kanata EMC, p. K1, Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
  • Magazin'Art Biennial Guide to Canadian Artists in Galleries 2006 - 2008, page 428, Westmount, Quebec, Canada
  • February 2005. Where. Ottawa/ Gatineau, Ontario/ Québec, Canada
  • February 8, 2005. Art from the heart. Silent auction & art sale in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. The Ottawa Citizen, p. A5, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • February 10, 2004. Art from the heart. Silent auction & art sale in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. The Ottawa Citizen, p. A5, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • February 7, 2004. Art from the heart. Silent auction & art sale in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. The Ottawa Citizen, **section D, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • May 23, 2003. Kanata young artists wow judge with their portrait works. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 19, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • April 25, 2003. Drawing Competition. Local artist spearheads contest for young artists of Kanata. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 39, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • April 11, 2003. Visit Elena Khomoutova's studio during weekend tour. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 35, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • UNICEF greeting card artist hosts open studio Nov. 8 to 10. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 40, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • May 10, 2002. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 39, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • May 3, 2002. Proceeds from Open Studio go to W.O. Mitchell band program. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 41, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • April 26, 2002. Art to help art. Proceeds from Open Studio help W.O. Mitchell band. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 39, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • Magazin'Art Biennial Guide to Canadian Artists in Galleries 2002 - 2003, page 392, Westmount, Québec, Canada
  • March 29, 2002. Ed Kruger. W.O. Mitchell art appreciation days. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 26, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • Magazin'Art Biennial Guide to Canadian Artists in Galleries 2000 - 2001, page 490, Westmount, Québec, Canada
  • 2000. Book: Alexander Khomoutov. Magic of lights by Elena Khomoutova. A.F. Khomoutov & Associates, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • December 5, 2000. Elena Khomoutova showing at Art Mode Gallery. An Advertising Feature of The Ottawa Citizen, p.1 and 4, Ottawa, Canada
  • December 2, 2000. The spirit of Christmas. The Ottawa Citizen, p.1L, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • February 2000. Beth Katz. Canada is a talent haven. Parkhurst exchange, vol. 8, number 2, Pages: 20-21, 129, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • December 3, 1999. Cynthia Nyman Engel. Kanata's Elena Khomoutova captures Canadian Christmas for UNICEF. An Advertising Feature of The Ottawa Citizen, p.1, Ottawa, Canada
  • December 10, 1999. Paula McCooey. Ottawa artists' works grace UNICEF cards. The Ottawa Citizen, p. C13, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • November 5, 1999. UNICEF Greeting card artist's open studio. The Kanata Kourier Standard, p. 37, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • The Magazin'Art. Fall 99 Edition, Vol. 12, No 1. p. 40, Westmount, Québec, Canada
  • The Magazin'Art. Winter 98/99 Edition, Vol.11, No 2. p. 41, Westmount, Québec, Canada
  • November 27, 1998. Jason Misner. UNICEF Greeting card artist. The Kanata Kourier Standard, pp. 4, 32, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • October 17, 1998. Art Mode Gallery & The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club. The Ottawa Citizen, p. F5, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • The Magazin'Art. Fall 98 Edition, Vol.11, No 1. p. 44, Westmount, Québec, Canada
  • August 3, 1998. Cynthia Nyman Engel. How we met. The Ottawa Citizen, p. E4, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • November 3, 1997. Cynthia Nyman Engel. UNICEF gives nod to Ottawa artist. Painter's work featured on Christmas cards. The Ottawa Citizen, p. C7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • November 1996. 15th Annual Art and Photo Exhibition awards. ARTEAST News, Vol. 3, Number 4, ARTEAST of Gloucester Art Council, p 5., Gloucester, Ontario, Canada
  • November 1995. 14th Annual Art and Photo Exhibition Results. ARTEAST News, Vol. 2, Number 4, ARTEAST of Gloucester Art Council, p.6, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada
  • November 18, 1995. David Sali. Russian-born painter discovers true maple leaf style in Canada, Orleans weekly journal, pp. 1, 9, 22, Orleans, Ontario, Canada
  • September 1995. Alexander Khomoutov. Artist at the RMOC. ARTEAST News, Vol. 2, Number 3, ARTEAST of Gloucester Art Council, p. 3, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada
  • February 28, 1995. Martha Tanner. Police seek information on art theft. The Ottawa Citizen, Orleans section, p. 4, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • November 22, 1994. Cynthia Nyman Engel. Canada is inspiration for talented immigrant artist. The Ottawa Citizen, Orleans section, pp. 1-2, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Featured Publication

February 05, 2009. Artists and teens collaborate in gallery workshop to craft peace through art. Written by Lauren La Rose, THE CANADIAN PRESS (about a workshop by Elena Khomoutova and Alexander Khomoutov at the National Gallery of Canada). Thursday, 05 February 2009.  Read below the original article...

February 05, 2009. Artists and teens collaborate in gallery workshop to craft peace through art. Written by Lauren La Rose, THE CANADIAN PRESS (about a workshop by Elena Khomoutova and Alexander Khomoutov at the National Gallery of Canada). Thursday, 05 February 2009

 

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