A photographic exhibition in the Main Gallery by Madeira Park artist Allan Forest exploring the unique rainforest of the Sunshine Coast and expressing the energy and movement that the artist feels upon entering this remarkable landscape. For Forest, this exhibition is the culmination of over 50 years as a photographer since beginning his career as a commercial photographer in Toronto. Forest uses a technique called internal camera movement or ICM. The general rule is there is motion in the photograph that is generated within the camera using one unique exposure, without filters or special effects. It has become a fascinating new paradigm for photographers seeking a fresh vision.
Join us for the Opening Reception, Sat. Nov. 1, 2pm – 4pm
to Nov 23. As a former curator of a public art gallery, an art student, and an art instructor, Gibsons resident Manon Staiger has explored a variety of media and art-making techniques over the years. For Staiger, every art making attempt is an experiment. It may begin with a process driven approach, aka playing with a new medium that eventually becomes a tool for expressing visual commentary. It may begin with an observation or conversation that, as in this exhibition in Joe’s Lounge, becomes the catalyst for a body of work.
Join us for the Opening Reception, Sat. Nov. 1, 2pm – 4pm.
Sip mulled wine with us to celebrate Don Watson’s fine art & designs at our Pre Art Crawl Party on Friday, October 17th! Dress up or down and bring your +1!
No plans for this weekend?
Pop in at our Art Crawl venue #60, 127 Clark Rd, Gibsons, October 17-19 from 10am-5pm!
Hope to see y’all!
LISTED is an artivism project using limited edition hand-printed linocut nature illustrations to build awareness of flora and fauna species of concern local to the Sunshine Coast. Each print is produced using a two-pass run; a linocut illustration is printed in black, overlaid on a base print colour indicating the species’ British Columbia Conservation Status Rank, with the Red List being at greatest risk of being lost, the Blue List being of special concern, and the Yellow List being apparently secure. denise allen is a Belfast-born, west coast raised emerging illustrator and artivist with a home-based studio practice in kalpilin on the shíshálh swiya | Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast.
Join us for the Opening Reception of this exhibition on Sat. Sept. 20, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
Join us for the opening receptions of our newest exhibitions, A Change of Climate by Niina Chebry in the Main Gallery, Ecotherapy by Andrea Pratt in the Eve Smart Gallery, and Listed by Denise Allen in Joe’s Lounge on Sat. September 20th 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
In Niina Chebry’s A Change of Climate, paintings of the iceberg in various forms of existence are imbued with their majestic beauty along with their peril in the face of climate change. Reflecting the spiritual power of the forest and its crucial connection to us, Andrea Pratt’s Ecotherapy features abstract oil paintings exploring and reflecting on the sacred, healing, and intangible aspects of our local forest ecosystem. Denise Allen’s Listed features Lino-cut prints drawing attention to our local at risk species.
Oct 14th. Reflecting the spiritual power of the forest and its crucial connection to us, Andrea Pratt’s exhibition Ecotherapy in the Eve Smart Gallery features abstract oil paintings exploring and reflecting on the sacred and intangible aspects of our local forest ecosystem. Drawing from personal experience, Pratt emphasizes how healing a connection to our local environment can be and how essential it is to our wellbeing. At a time when reflecting on the value of our connection to the earth is more important than ever, Pratt illustrates the intersections between our own very human health and the health of our ecosystem.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Sat. September 20th, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
