Bruce Edmundson’s elegant wood sculptures begin as bumps on a log, aka burls, so when he learns I’ve got a felled, super bumpy big leaf maple tree at my place, he’s happy to take a look. He’s brought along his friend Kent Mjolness, and they eagerly circle the massive, hollow trunk sections. There are plenty of visible burls, which are actually rounded growths formed when a tree is under stress from an injury, virus or fungus. I tell them I considered turning the maple into firewood. I detect some shudders. Burl wood has unusual texture, colour and figure (or appearance). Birdseye, resembling tiny...
When it comes to the rationale for buying art, perhaps no one said it better than designer, socialite, author and art collector Gloria Vanderbilt: “Art brings a message into a room. It should make us perceive in a new way – either through colour, form or narrative content – something we had not perceived before … and perhaps reveal something to you about yourself.” Heather Wheeler, owner of The Avenue Gallery, does home consultations twice a week to give clients guidelines for their search, and her gallery allows clients to take pieces home for a few days on approval....
Over the last decade, as the Internet and social media have expanded exponentially, viewing art on our computer screens has become commonplace. Although this can be a helpful tool for getting a sense of the artwork in the comfort of your home, art must be experienced in person to accurately understand its scale, texture, true colour, and intricacies. There is much value in seeing how a work of art hangs amongst other artwork in person. The Avenue Gallery offers an ‘on approval’ service, wherein you can take home the artwork on a trial basis for up to 48 hours, to see how it is complemented by your...
Hard to believe we’re nearing summer’s end and fall will soon be upon us! With this in mind, we are excited to share a preview of a few Bi Yuan Cheng paintings, the first of our dynamic fall exhibitions. Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Be sure to follow us to see what’s brand new into the gallery before anyone else! Included in this Newsletter: Shinah Lee Dorothée Rosen Bruce Edmundson Bi Yuan Cheng Exhibition Preview SHINAH LEE A Gift of Autumn Oil on canvas 36 x 60 $2900 After wrapping up a highly successful solo exhibition in Calgary, Shinah...
We’re delighted to welcome painter Lorna Dockstader and jeweller Andrea Roberts to the gallery! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Be sure to follow us to see what’s brand new into the gallery before anyone else! LORNA DOCKSTADER Touch of Green Acrylic on canvas 20 x 20 $1150 Lorna Dockstader has been painting for over twenty years and was elected a senior signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists in 2002. She has gained recognition for her strong designs which optimize the use of contrasts, varied shapes, and rhythms. Qualicum Falls Acrylic on...
