PLAYTIME - Photography by Sam Montelbetti
Playtime
Photography by Sam Montelbetti
Opening Reception June 14, 5-8 pm
Show runs to June 26
“Playtime” approaches Photography as an additive medium, and as a site for sculptural and instinctive activity.
These pictures begin in the colour darkroom, where I make colour photograms (any process of making a photograph with no camera), using photographic paper, colour filters and light. I bring these prints to a studio, where I make in camera multiple exposure photographs of them, accentuating their physicality for the camera while their colours and forms interact inside of it.
Both the studio and the darkroom are used to explore spaces of instincts, intuition and improvisation. To me, photographs are created through a relationship between anapparatus (or instrument) and a practitioner (or player) whose various decisions and actions largely affect the outcome of the photograph. The spaces I work in stem from a curiosity towardsthis form picture making; “What would this gesture or action look like?” is a common question within my practice as a whole.
I came to photography through a love of music, and my initial relation to this additive activity was the track by track layering process of recorded music. Also inspired by the sonic environments created by full albums, I’m interested in the affection of a photograph and in making photographic worlds for viewers to get lost in. Hopefully, they find something there too.
Far Shore- A Celebration of the Salish Sea by Evelyn Russell
Opening Reception Friday May 31, 5-7
show runs to June 12
The Far Shore is a collection of Hand Printed works by Artist Evelyn Russell. It is a dedication to the Salish Sea, Vancouver Island, The Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. It is arbutus trees, whitecaps, orca whales, pebble beaches, rain forests and harvest moons. It is kelp beds, windy days, starry nights and the sound of sea lions. The show is also a call to arms, a wake up call, step up protect and defend this Salish Sea. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to charities that uphold environmental conservancy in the area.
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https://villageartworks.wixsite.com/evelynrussell
FB link:
https://www.facebook.com/Evelyn-Russell-Artist-Printmaker-63347300751/
Insignia by Anh Le
Anh Le: INSIGNIA
An exhibition of abstract mandala drawings, paintings and modern calligraphy
Reception/Meet the Artist: Friday, May 10 from 5pm-8pm – ALL WELCOME
Exhibition runs May 11 - 29, 2019
Tides of Time- Mixed Media by Paula Ann Van
Tides of Time-
Past & present works
as well as a glimpse into the future
April 26- May 8, 2019
Opening wine & cheese reception Friday April 26, 5-7 pm.
PAULA ANN VAN (Smith; nee Gregovski; formerly Whynot) shows an eclectic mix of her past and present works, along with a glimpse into the future… featuring art from Paula’s soon-to-be-released novel, “Cove Castle and the Tunnels of Doom” (for mature audiences, or immature-over-18).
Paula’s “TIDES OF TIME” exhibit at the SALT SPRING GALLERY http://www.saltspringgallery.combegins with a RECEPTION from 5 to 7 pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 26th. Come out and try Paula’s famous “Ginger Justification” cookies and “Harshmellow” candy, original recipes she features in Cove Castle, plus other treats!
Paula explores stained glass beyond-the-glass, still life, portrait & figure, abstract, and best of all, naughty political satire! If you’ve seen DJ Trump’s presidential coins, well, you’ll have to check out Paula’s coins! Her version is called Spectercles. Paula creates with polymer clay, glass, paint, pencil, fabric/yarn and ink.
Enter a raffle to win a novel or a mug! No purchase necessary, but her show prices will be crazy! Prices range from $5 to $325. Many framed originals will be priced at $50 or less! You can acquire a nice piece of art without breaking the bank! Who knows, if Paula’s novel is a hit, you could end up with a collector’s item!
In the meantime, get the pulse of Paula’s show and novel, by listening to her playlist, “Sunrise in Westview,” at http://www.Spotify.com …it’s there, to share, with you!
Paula’s show runs until Wednesday, May 8th and is not for the faint-of-heart. Hope to see you there!
Water Bodies - Landscapes by Cheryl Long
Water Bodies- Landscapes by Cheryl Long
April 12- 24
Opening reception Friday April 12, 5-7 pm.
Once upon a time.....not so long ago, Cheryl put a mattress in the back of her car and decided it was time to remember how awesome this country is. In this body of work, she shares with us her unique relationship to some of the landscapes she was inspired by on her travels.
Drawing on her experience as a massage therapist and illustrator, Cheryl allows herself to get carried away by the language of shape and form, and celebrates the profound connection between our environment and ourselves.
Resurgence POP UP Art Show
Salt Spring Gallery Artists exhibit favourite artwork from the past.
Opening Reception
Friday March 29, 5-7 pm
Show continues to April 10, 2019
This Friday, March 29, Salt Spring Gallery will be opening another exciting art show with a twist. Titled ‘Resurgence’ this pop up show and sale features favourite artwork from the past by the present ten gallery members.
With the usual push in the art world to be always showing new work, some art gets put into storage before many people have had a chance to see it. For artists this results in an overabundance of art filling the corners of their studio work space. Hidden in those stacks of paintings are treasures to be found.
Salt Spring Gallery artist Susan Haigh has just such a studio. Some artists have been known to burn their excess paintings to make space for new work but Haigh finds this option a difficult one to embrace. Each of her paintings is a celebration of the beauty found in nature. Her works are like portraits, showing a flower or scene in its natural perfection. When people buy the paintings it is usually because they have fallen in love with the colour, form or serenity of the image. For Resurgence she is choosing to show some favourite paintings done before 2005 which she is offering at retro prices. She is keen for the paintings to find homes where they can bring cheer year round instead of hiding in the dark.
Over time most of the Salt Spring Gallery artists have experimented with different media and styles. Lisa Lipsett and Cinda Helm are both choosing to show early paintings on paper. Helm’s are watercolours, Lipsett’s are ink, acrylic and water media. Lipsett’s work has morphed into elemental images in oil and cold wax while Helm has moved on to oils to create her Coffee Girls series. Allison Brodie who is always exploring new art forms is showing three florals, in acrylic, water colour and one in ink. Carol Newmeyer has experimented with acrylic pours as a sideline to her beadwork.
Kuno Egger is a hard task master and has been known to break his ceramics if he feels they are not worthy so he doesn’t suffer from the overstuffed studio syndrome. If the pots are not up to his high standard no one is going to have them. Nevertheless he has managed to find three or four pieces to put in the show.
The work of long time island artists Sheila Hoen, Ilse Leader, Paul Robert Bryans and Rachel Vadeboncoeur will round out the show.
Resurgence will be full of surprises and could also be an opportunity to find a beautiful piece of art by your favourite Salt Spring Gallery artist at a reduced price.
The Resurgence Pop Up Show and Sale runs March 29 – April 10 with an opening reception March 29, 5 –7 pm at the Salt Spring Gallery at 135 McPhillips Ave, downtown Ganges.
