Pauline Conley, ‘Seriously’ , mixed media on canvas
September 24 – October 14, 2011
Opening: Saturday, September 24, 10am – 6pm
GALLERY GEVIK
12 Hazelton Ave
Toronto, ON M5R 2E2
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Hours: Tues – Sat 10-6
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Gallery Gevik is pleased to present an exhibition celebrating Kingston’s rich contribution to the Canadian art scene. The home of the oldest Arts Council in Ontario and one of the most notable public art collections at Queen’s University’s Agnes Etherington Centre, Kingston is a vibrant artistic hub. Gallery Gevik is proud to exhibit the works of artists Diane Black, Jane Colden, Pauline Conley, Jane Derby and Lori Richards whose paintings and sculptures reflect the creativity and inspiration of this region.
Diane Black’s love of character and visual narratives are rooted in her early studies. In recent years, Black has developed her blacksmithing skills and has incorporated her own ironwork into her sculptures. Black draws her inspiration from the people and the environment of Kingston, where she has been a resident for twenty years.
Jane Colden’s love of the natural interaction between organic and structured form inspires her artwork. By choosing paint as her medium, Colden is able to turn not only her subject matter but also the painting process into a method of understanding the world around her.
Pauline Conley‘s paintings deviated from the non-representational when she began working with the idea of the horizon line as a friction point between the known and the unknown. Conley’s challenging abstract works use grids and patterns as evocative metaphors for our shared daily experience.
Jane Derby’s art evokes the inspiration that she finds in cast off and undervalued items. Her fascination with surface textures and the physical properties of the objects she selects for her artwork reflect the landscape surrounding Kingston and enable her to create visually appealing relief works.
For Lori Richards, painting stems from the emotional connection that binds the artist, the landscape and the viewer. By experimenting with different media and colour, Richards creates works inspired by memory and imagination, which lead both viewer and herself on a journey of self-discovery.