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EDZY EDZED, PIERRE LEICHNER, BILL WESTWELL | A Mysterious Attraction

In this body of work the artists explore the force of gravity artistically. This mixed media presentation aims to engage viewers visually and physically in the experience. These works are imaginative representations, however each of the works was made using gravitational force directly and some can be activated by it.

The works are informed by abstract expressionism, spin, and fluid art. An interest in art and science brought these artists together, sharing a curiosity about the visible and invisible world around us.

Meet the artists | A Mysterious Attraction

Meet the artists Edzy Edzed, Pierre Leichner, and Bill Westwell on Saturday, October 7th, 12 noon – 2 pm; Artist Talk at 1 pm. Please join us for conversation and light refreshments!

In this body of work the artists explore the force of gravity artistically. The works are informed by abstract expressionism, spin, and fluid art. This mixed media presentation aims to engage viewers visually and physically in the experience. An interest in art and science brought these artists together, sharing a curiosity about the visible and invisible world around us.

Art Exhibition: MARCIE ROHR | In Formation

Marcie Rohr presents In Formation, a series of contemporary abstract paintings exploring the connections between our bodies, emotions, and the spaces around us. Her paintings serve as an exploration of our inner self and subconscious, helping us to navigate the nuances and complexities of our existence and our perceptions of reality and the world around us.

Marcie Rohr is an abstract contemporary painter living in Vancouver BC. She holds a B.F.A. with honors in Visual Design from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design and a B.Sc. in Nursing from the University of Alberta. Her work has been exhibited in Edmonton, Vancouver, Prince George, and New York.

Art Exhibition: LEONARD BRETT | Short Bear Tales (mixed media)

Inspired by stories, videos, movies, legends, and the artist’s own experiences, this exhibition captures and celebrates the multi-faceted ways we see and think about bears. Everybody has a story about a bear; they can be scary, or they can do things like get stuck in a garbage can. They can be intimidating, funny, playful amongst themselves, and they can even dance. Working with woodblock prints, linocuts, etchings, and oil paints, the artist conveys his fascination with these magnificent beasts.

ONE-OF-A-KIND: Monoprinting with a Gel Plate with Jennifer Love

Jennifer Love is a Gibsons artist and teacher who creates abstract paintings using collaged hand-painted and printed papers. While she uses a myriad of different techniques to create them, she has become more and more enthralled with the possibilities inherent in monoprinting with a gel plate. Jennifer will demonstrate some basic techniques for printing the luscious layers that are so unique to the gel plate, using stencils and masks, stamps and a plethora of found and homemade tools. Be prepared to be surprised and inspired. Free and open to all.

GPAG: Collage Courage! With Nadina Tandy and Kasia Krolikowska

This will be a fun, hands-on demo and workshop with examples of Nadina’s and Kasia’s personal work and techniques. You can do collage from anything you like. Participants will be provided with a collage prompt envelope of random images (collage surrealist kit), plus lots of other sources and ideas, inspiration, and tips! Materials will be supplied/dry session. Be bold and go for it. Free and open to all.

GPAG: Ukrainian Egg Painting with Janet Ritchey

Discover the practice of the Ukrainian art of pysanka using the wax-resist (batik) method, with GPAG member artist Janet Ritchey. The results are stunning small-scale works of art that are traditionally given as gifts to family members and community leaders. Pysanky are believed to have been produced since prehistoric times in Ukraine. This event is open to all by donation with proceeds offered to Sunshine Coast Ukrainian charities. Plus, Janet has kindly offered to gift the finished painted egg as a door prize to a lucky person in the audience!

GPAG: Luck of the Draw!

Join us for Happy Hour (cash bar and snacks) to either observe or create in the Main Gallery. We’ll have two inspiration stations: a) floral still life or b) live model. Artists will have two hours to create a masterpiece in any size and any medium. Afterwards, pieces will be auctioned off through the weekend with bids to close July 9th, 4pm. PLUS, one member of the Luck of the Draw! audience will win the grand door prize. They’ll have the chance to select any of the pieces created (and GPAG will reimburse the artist of the chosen piece $200). The winner must be available at the close of the contest, 6:00pm, July 6th. All other proceeds will be split 60% to artists and 40% to GPAG as a fundraiser for local artists and the Gallery.

Artists please register by June 30th at info@gpag.ca

PR – Author Talk: The Creative Instigators Handbook: A DIY Guide to Making Social Change Through Art

Join Leanne Prain, author of the Creative Instigators Handbook, for a colourful and inspiring slideshow and discussion. Leanne will highlight imaginative projects by artists, crafters, and ordinary folks who use their talents and skills to foster positive change and growth in their communities and in the world.

Ideal for creative thinkers, and may encourage you to launch unusual art projects that can lead your community towards social change. Leanne will discuss how art can be used to implement civic collaborations, community co-creations, and eye-catching street art. She will answer questions and sign her books, which will be available for sale.

Host: Council of Canadians Powell River. Financial assistance: Canada Council via Writers Union of Canada. Suggest donation $10. Students free.

2nd Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival

Surround yourself in art, literary voices, and live music by the lovely sea wall. Immerse yourself in one or more of fourteen workshops for artists, photographers and writers. This August 10-13th at the Gibsons Public Market, let the magic happen again.

PR – Evelyn Kirkaldy WILD IMAGES Art Studio + Gallery

Vivid creations with a deep sense of the natural world in a variety of media. Vibrant mountain meadows, lively flower gardens, seascapes, lush rainforests and charismatic wildlife. Wild Images Gallery and Studio is located on the scenic Sunshine Coast in the Wildwood area of Powell River, at the top of the hill, en route to Lund. Workshops. Open by chance or by appointment.

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