Ursula Medley: Work and Play / James Kobierski: PaperCut ArtWork and Play
Powell River artists Ursula Medley and
Maggie Poole were joined by Lenora
Sattmann and Sigrid Hawkes for this
multi-media exhibition. The portraits offered
views of a woman at ease with herself and
her body, whether at work or at play. Both
oil and acrylic renderings were shown,
plus film and photographs recorded by
Sigrid Hawkes, including Sattmann’s
images in paint, collage, and assemblage
art.
PaperCut Art
James Kobierski of Gibsons has been
working for some years on the ancient
Japanese art of kire-e (“paper cut” art).
European artists such as Matisse also
experimented with this method.
Using modern technology, James
Kobierski has produced bright, vibrant
and intriguing works which often
explore the human form and people in
action in pieces such as “A Walk in the
Snow,” “Carrying Water,” “Boy with a
Slingshot,” and “Shore Fishing.”
Martha Jablonski-Jones: Around the Back
Feb. 28 - April 7
Martha has been drawing and painting since childhood. After studying Fine Arts at the University
of Alberta, she spent several years as an illustrator for Graphic Designs Ltd. Edmonton, prior to
establishing her own business. Martha now lives and works in the Commercial Drive area of Vancouver.
Her work was featured in the Eastside Cultural Crawl in 2006. She is a member of the FCA.
Martha Jablonski-Jones artistic focus in on the contemporary urban landscape, and in particular, the rich textures of things weathered, worn-down, imprinted by time and human occupation. Images in recent works present urban structures and vistas, but never the frontal, public view, but rather the candid, unguarded scene; "around the back" .She is intrigued by what is slightly hidden, a little inaccessible....Doors, gates and windows which seem to beckon entry, yet prevent it.
GPAG was pleased to present "Around the Back" showing the work of Martha Jablonski-Jones.
Visit Martha's website, www.marthajonesart.com, to see more of her paintings.
Special thanks to the Sponsor: B & K Soils, Pratt Rd. & Hwy.101, Gibsons.
Irene Bremer and Joanna Mackenzie-Enga: Bend
April 10 - May 19
Irene Bremer and Joanna Mckenzie-Enga joined forces in "Bend" with paintings and sculptures to capture your eye and your imagination.
Gibsons Public Art Gallery also presented Meet the Artists with Irene Bremer and Joanna Mackenzie-Enga on Saturday, May 10. People met these creators of stunning works as they discussed their artist journeys.
Suzanne Mir: Mixed Messages
May 22 - July 7
Mixed Messages highlighted brilliant collage-work by this gifted BC artist.
Displayed was the work of two artists, each working with a different media; Joanna Rogers' wall hangings, titled 'Panacea', and Susanne Biden's clay sculptures, titled 'Heartfelt Response'.
Susanne Biden: Heartfelt Response / Joanna Rogers: Panacea
July 10 - Aug. 18
Clay sculptures combined with fabric wall hangings; Earth and Fibre joined in colourful artistry.
This juried exhibition also had prizes for the digital artists, courtesy of Tricera Imaging.
Judge's Choice
Viewer's Choice
Thank You to Our Sponser: Tricera Imaging of Vancouver
The Art of Digital
August 21 - October 6, 2008
This exhibition featured the works of 17 different artists in the digital medium:
Anna Banana
Scott Bleackley
Sunny Chancellor
Paul Clancy
Eric Drane
Simon Haiduk
Katherine Inksetter
Wesley Lowe
Barbara Moustafa
David Molyneaux
Jone Pane
Tessa Rand
Diego Samper
Sarama
Keith Shaw
Rolf Stucky
Alanna Wood
1st Place: Katherine Inksetter's "Urban Perspective"
2nd Place: Tessa Rand's "Digital Faery"
3rd Place: Barbara Moustafa's "Aerial View Over Sweet Pepper City"
Scott Bleackley's "Peeter"
Francine Desjardins & Donna Balma: On the Bus, Off the Bus
Oct. 9 - Nov. 17, 2008
The work of two consummate Artists; a show not to be missed.
Pottery and paintings, prints and photographs, cards, crafts and ceramics, books and bottles, and much much more by your favorite GPAG Member artists.
Member Artists' Show: SUPER SANTA SALE DAYS
Nov. 20 - Nov. 30, 2008
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