We welcome summer’s sunshine with exciting new arrivals – paintings, glass, ceramics and jewellery delight the eye… enjoy!

Did you see us in the Times Colonist’s Discover Oak Bay feature? Check it out online here!

Included in this Newsletter:

Bi Yuan Cheng
Andrea Roberts
Maria Josenhans
Lisa Samphire
William Liao
Chi’s Creations
Bill Boyd
Peggy Brackett
Superimposing Services & ‘On Approval’

 

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BI YUAN CHENG

 

Red Season by Bi Yuan Cheng at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Red Season
Acrylic on canvas 60 x 40
$9500

 

Arriving in the gallery last week, Bi’s atmospheric paintings continue to show his mastery of this medium… breathtaking!

 

 

View Bi’s paintings

 

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ANDREA ROBERTS

 

Midnight Blues Pendant by Andrea Roberts at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Midnight Blues Pendant
Sterling Silver, 18kt. Yellow Gold, Ruby, black Tourmaline Quartz cabochon
Sterling Silver 18.25″ chain
$1200

 

My aim is to create a story with each of my designs to spark a conversation that mirrors a personal experience, family story, memory or inspiration that lies embedded in my jewellery. I am intrigued by coloured, interesting gems placed in juxtaposition to a carefully chosen texture combined with a design application like foldforming that complete an original design. My inspirations often come from my travels, nature and art that have influenced me throughout a design finding process. – Andrea Roberts

 

Kilauea Ring by Andrea Roberts at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Kilauea Ring
Sterling Silver, drop-shaped Garnet, 18kt. Yellow Gold, size 8.25
$980

 

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MARIA JOSENHANS

 

Around The Corner by Maria Josenhans at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Around The Corner
Oil on canvas 48 x 24
$3800

 

The ruggedness of the landscape here in BC never ceases to amaze me. The dramatic verticals of the slopes that dive into the water and leave only a slender path, still have enough soil to support the towering trees. It all feels at once humbling and majestic, and I am always curious as to what could be around the corner. – Maria Josenhans

 

 

 

Free & Unfettered by Maria Josenhans at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Free & Unfettered
Oil on canvas 36 x 36
$3950

 

Drawing from my recent trips to Salt Spring Island where I spent many days painting mostly on the northern shores, Free & Unfettered, is an expression of the feeling I get of the wide open space that surrounds me and is filled with wind, moisture and sun… a wonderful feeling of openness and freedom.  – Maria Josenhans

 

 

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LISA SAMPHIRE

 

Tulip Vases – Frosted (L to R: Purple, Teal, Amber)
Glass, sizes vary
$295 each

 

Lisa’s gorgeous, new vases will brighten your day!

 

The Tulip Vase was designed with tulips in mind, but most flowers look great in this shape because they fan out naturally. – Lisa Samphire

 

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WILLIAM LIAO

 

Overture by William Liao at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Overture
Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30
$3025

 

The city wakes up in the morning light, moving shadows, changing rapidly. – William Liao

 

Overture by William Liao at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

 

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CHI’S CREATIONS

 

Large Square Stacker Blossom Ring
Sterling Silver, 18kt Gold, 5mm Cubic Zirconia
Available in Sizes: 7, 8 & 9
$600

 

Chi draws inspiration from the natural coastal wonders of Vancouver’s North Shore. Her jewellery collections are designed for the contemporary woman seeking to express meaning and distinction in her everyday style.

 

 

Balance Inukshuk Necklace with Hematite & White Pearl by Chi's Creations at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Balance Inukshuk Necklace with Hematite & White Pearl
18″ chain length
$130

 

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BILL BOYD

 

Blue Sahara Bulb #757 by Bill Boyd at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Blue Sahara Bulb #757
Ceramic 8 x 12.5
$800

 

Meticulously crafting pottery for over 50 years, Bill is influenced by the Scandinavian aesthetic which favours simplicity and clean lines, as well as classic Asian forms and glazes.

 

Pearl Bottle #729 by Bill Boyd at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Pearl Bottle #729
Ceramic 7.5 x 4.75
$280

 

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PEGGY BRACKETT

 

Oxygen Series Earrings by Peggy Brackett at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Oxygen Series Earrings
Dichroic Glass, Sterling Silver 1 ⅝” drop
$48

 

We are delighted to introduce Peggy’s contemporary, new Oxygen Series Earrings to the gallery. Browse our website or drop by to view the 15 eye-catching pairs (in an array of colours) we have received!

 

Domed Mosaic Pendant by Peggy Brackett at The Avenue Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Domed Mosaic Pendant
Dichroic Glass, Sterling Silver 18″ chain, 1.25″ pendant length
$95

Peggy draws inspiration from her love of nature, as shown in the line patterns and interplay of shapes in her stunning Mosaic Series.

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Superimposing Service & ‘On Approval’

 

 

(Above: Northwest Pacific by Bi Yuan Cheng – available online – click image)

Turn your dream into reality! We are always happy to superimpose a painting of your choice into your interior. Email us a photo of your blank wall and we will work our magic…

Prefer to try a painting in your space? You may take artwork home ‘on approval’ for up to 48 hours. If the piece is not a perfect fit for your environment, it may be returned.

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Sincerely,

Kathleen, Catherine, Barb, Carol-Ann, Wendy & Kathi