An exciting exhibit featuring three well-known artists from Hornby Island will open on April 29th at the Gallery @ Artisan Square.
Caroline James' abstract paintings are about the endless creative possibilities that come from remaining open to the qualities of materials. Quoting Ansel Adams, she describes art as "the turning out to the light the inner folds of the awareness of the spirit. It is a recreation on another plane of the realities of the world: the tragic and wonderful realities of earth and human, and all of the interrelations of these."
Robin de Lavis' training includes fine, applied and digital arts as well as classical animation. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States and Italy. In this exhibition she is showing her "abstract landscapes". They are paintings with a vibrant surface and explosive, organic shapes.
Roberta Pyx Sutherland's paintings reference both maps and landscape. She says, "These pieces seek to engage the global perspective and broad view of landscape inspired by satellite imagery."
The opening reception is Saturday April 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. (Please note this is a Saturday reception, rather than the usual Sunday date for receptions). The artists will all be present to discuss their work.
The show will run April 29 to May 22. Hours are Friday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Visit carolinejames.com, lavisart.com and robertapyxsutherland.com for a taste of what to expect at the exhibit.
KIM KASASIAN, Gallery @ Artisan Square
