Thetis Lake by Andrii Yendakov, 11 x 14 (12⅛ x 15.25 with frame), oil on canvas board.
The Avenue Gallery is excited to introduce two new artists! Andrii Yendakov, a Ukrainian-born painter with a keen sense of light, colour, and composition, brings captivating local scenes. Pender Island woodturner Robert Wilman celebrates the beauty of salvaged wood, highlighting the interplay of form, colour and texture. Welcome, Andrii and Robert!
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Included in this Newsletter:
Andrii Yendakov
Robert Wilman
Eunmi Conacher
Bruce Edmundson
William Liao
Digital Superimposing & On Approval (scroll down…)
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INTRODUCING – ANDRII YENDAKOV
Finlayson Point
Oil on canvas 11 x 14
$980
A passionate en plein air painter, Andrii studied painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative arts, and art history at the Faculty of Arts and Graphics at Southern Ukrainian University in Odessa from 1993 to 1998. His collection reflects both his extensive artistic background and the inspiration he has found since making Victoria his home in 2024, offering a fresh interpretation of nature’s beauty.
Autumn in Victoria
Oil on canvas 12 x 16
$1250
Inspired by Impressionism, I focus on fleeting impressions, the interplay of light and shadow, and conveying emotions through the richness of colour. My canvases are not merely reflections of the world, but interpretations shaped by direct observation and experience. – Andrii Yendakov
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INTRODUCING – ROBERT WILMAN
Hollow Form
Arbutus, Canker Log section 11 x 8
$450
With over 40 years of experience, Robert primarily works with salvage wood, including native maple, fruitwoods, and ornamental trees. His pieces often highlight natural imperfections such as spalting, cracks, and exposed bark, embracing the wood’s inherent beauty and character.
Carved & Textured Bowl
Garry Oak 3½ x 9½
$350
Robert’s process combines precision with spontaneity, guided by the grain and defects of the wood. He uses both power and hand-carving tools to create unique textures, often incorporating dyes, stains, and metal leaf. Each piece evolves organically, with no two being exactly alike, ensuring that every creation is one-of-a-kind.
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EUNMI CONACHER
The Bluffs
Acrylic on canvas 24 x 48
$3675
Since immigrating to Canada over 25 years ago, Eunmi has lived in Whistler, Nanaimo, and now calls Sooke home, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.
Orca Calf
Acrylic on canvas 12 x 24
$1400
(Arriving in the gallery on Friday, February 7)
Eunmi’s Orca Calf invites reflection on the natural world, blending bold colours, fluid forms, and subtle textures to evoke the delicate balance of life in the ocean.
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BRUCE EDMUNDSON
I Threw a Rock into a Pond
Vancouver Island Big Leaf Maple Burl, Granite base 29 x 36 x 8
$1400
‘I Threw a Rock into a Pond’ is based upon the wonder and joy of childhood, when throwing a stone into still water and watching it ripple outward was somehow awe inspiring. – Bruce Edmundson
Balancing Act
Vancouver Island Big Leaf Maple Burl, Granite base 20 x 12 x 7
$850
‘Balancing Act’ is in respect of those who apply this life skill so adeptly in trying circumstances. – Bruce Edmundson
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WILLIAM LIAO
Fog and Snow
Acrylic on canvas 36 x 36
$5060
This painting embodies the spirit of Romanticism, blending the grandeur of nature with the profound depths of human emotion. The mountains and mist are not a reproduction of nature but a reflection of the artist’s inner world. They symbolize the landscapes within each of us: a yearning for higher ideals, a quest for freedom, and a connection to something eternal. – William Liao
Height of Autumn
Acrylic on canvas 36 x 24
$3490
As autumn descends, the earth begins its quiet journey into stillness. The steadfast mountain stands witness to this fleeting moment, as if to say that the passing of seasons is not an end, but a transformation, even in moments of fading, there is a blaze of life, a surge of colour, a celebration of existence. – William Liao
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Digital Superimposing Preview & ‘On Approval’
Above: Richards Island by Andrii Yendakov (superimposed)
Discover a virtual preview! Email a head-on photo and dimensions of your wall and we will digitally place any painting in your space.
Prefer a hands-on experience? Take artwork home ‘on approval’ for up to 48 hours. If the piece is not a perfect fit, it may be returned.
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Sincerely,
Kathleen, Catherine, Kathi, Patricia & Jessie
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