Captivating paintings, jewellery and ceramics to share with you… as always, a rich assortment awaits! October 10th marked the final day of Bi Yuan Cheng’s solo exhibition, Coastal Visions. A heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to its success! Anticipation is building for Linda Wilder’s upcoming solo exhibition, Frondescence, opening next month! Don’t miss your exclusive sneak preview at the end of this newsletter… _____________________________ Included in this Newsletter: Sheila Davis Andrea Russell Catherine Moffat Derek Kasper Lorna Dockstader Linda Wilder – Solo...
As always, exciting new arrivals – stunning paintings, glass and jewellery are sure to delight the eye! Included in this Newsletter: Dorothée Rosen Catherine Moffat Carolyn Houg Gordon Scott A & R Jewellery Shinah Lee Chi’s Creations Lisa Samphire Superimposing Services & ‘On Approval’ _____________________________ DOROTHÉE ROSEN Dragonfly Double Wing Necklace Sterling Silver 30″ chain, 2.5″ pendant length $185 In Japan, Dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength, and happiness. Often used in art nouveau, this motif is irresistibly...
Our artists spring forward with fresh, artistic visions… enjoy! We are excited to share the first images from our group floral exhibition, Bloom, opening April 4th. The paintings will be arriving at the end of March, but are currently available for pre-sale. Many more stunning images to follow… Are you on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? Be sure to follow us for updates on new arrivals! Included in this Newsletter: Lorna Dockstader Bruce Edmundson Kimberly Kiel Lisa Samphire Andrea Russell Naoko Takenouchi Andrea Roberts Pavel Barta Bloom Exhibition – scroll down for your sneak...
For 15 years, The Avenue Gallery has been in the midst of Oak Bay Village, attracting passersby with striking art works in its show window. This week, I dropped by for a visit with owner Heather Wheeler to talk about the past, present and future of one of Victoria’s premier galleries. Wheeler told me she grew up in a household where her mother was very creative, but Wheeler approached the world with a head for business. Beginning in the 1980s, she worked for Peter Dorazio, an entrepreneur who dominated the tourist shops on lower Government Street. At first, she was retail manager for his art shops:...
