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Exhibitions, Workshops and Demos
EXHIBITS & WORKSHOPS
Opening
Receptions are Free and EVERYONE is invited to browse, purchase
and meet the exhibiting artists!!
June
29 - July 11, 2010
"La Caricature Politique"
Character designer and animator, Afshin Sabouki,
named the Best Iranian Caricature Master in 2004 in Tehran,
brings his unique collection of political cartoons to the
Silk Purse Gallery, 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver.
Included in the collection are his humorous renditions of
the Mayor of West Van, John Weston, Andrew Saxton, Paul
Martin, Barack Obama and many more! Join us for a look at
caricatures with a political edge!
Gallery Open TUESDAY thru SUNDAY, 12 noon to 5 pm- Everyone
is Welcome!!
July
13-25, 2010
"Up Up and Away"
Over 14 Professional Lower Mainland artists generate dozens
of new works related to astronomy and the space theme. Various
media will include acrylic, oils, pastels, watercolor, graphite
and/or textiles, exploring the territory where science and
art overlap - depicting scenes which are at present beyond
the range of human eyes, they communicate a binding dream
of adventure and exploration!
Opening Reception:TUESDAY
July 13th from 6-8 pm Everyone is Welcome!!
July
27-August 8, 2010
Trioscapes in Harmony
During the Harmony Arts Festival the Silk Purse finds friendship
and community front and centre as three artists: Betty
Ditters, Sachiyo Grossmann and Jean Vanderley
exhibit their "Trioscapes". Each artist has a
unique interpretation of the landscape. Although there are
often discussions between the three as they critique designs
and exchange ideas. These artists assist and inspire on
another!
Opening Reception: WEDNESDAY
July 28th from 6-9 pm Everyone is Welcome!!
August
10-22, 2010
"Floral Essence"
Marnie Boullard and Adrienne Moore paint still
life, flowers in the garden and flower arrangements in an
expressionistic abstract mode, whimsical, with a strong
sense of colour North Shore artist Marnie whose impressionistic
style employs her own matchless approach about the interpretation
of the flower with stunning outcome. Adrienne is a well-known
Richmond based painter, illustrator and educator. Her work
has been showcased internationally in numerous solo and
group exhibits.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
August 10th from 6-8 pm Everyone is Welcome!!
August
24-September 5, 2010
"Pulp Friction"
Director, writer and animator, Iranian artist Bahram
Javahry brings his unique collection of paper sculptures
to the Silk Purse. What started as a childhood fascination
with the beauty and versatility of paper and the field of
animation, has turned into an internationally acclaimed
career. He has exhibited throughout BC and has won awards
in film and animation in the US, Canada, Egypt, Korea, and
the Czech Republic. Come and see this unique collection
of paper art sculpture!
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
August 24th from 6-8 pm Everyone is Welcome!!
September
7 -19, 2010
"Natural Tranquilities"
Long time Lower Mainland artists Christine Collison,
Martin Henry and Judy McKinnon exhibit their
beautiful collection of still lifes, wildlife and landscape
paintings in watercolours and acrylics. This striking group
of work creates a soothing, tranquil look at the beauty
of nature in the relaxing atmosphere of the intimate Silk
Purse.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
September 7th from 6-8 pm Everyone is Welcome!!
September
21-October 3, 2010
"Contemplation"
Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which
searches into nature and there defines the spirit of which
Nature herself is animated. Well-known North Shore artists,
Gordon Oliver and Ollie Pritchard's acrylics
and oils depict this sense of spirit and self-awareness.
We can increase our own reality by the contemplation of
their beautiful works.
Opening Reception: TUESDAY
September 21st from 6-8 pm Everyone is Welcome!!
For more information,
contact the WVCAC at (604) 925-7292
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