HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM THE AVENUE GALLERY!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM THE AVENUE GALLERY!
Robert Amos: The Vision of The Avenue Gallery
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...
Welcoming Maria Josenhans and New Arrivals
We are honoured to welcome Maria Josenhans to the gallery! Her impressionist seascapes beautifully capture the moodiness of our mist-laden shorelines. Fresh inspirations from our jewellers and painters, as well! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,...
Listening to the Wood: Bruce Edmundson’s Burl-to-Sculpture Transformations
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,...
Summer Gallery Arrivals
Summer's bounty has arrived in the forms of paintings, glass, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture... a feast for the eyes! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Be sure to follow us for updates on new arrivals! Included in this Newsletter... Lisa...
An Interview with Steven Stairs
Inspiring thoughts from a recent interview with sculptor Steven Stairs... What is your first memory of creating art? I think of myself more as a Maker, as opposed to an artist. I've been making things as long as I can remember. First it was leatherwork that I sold at...
Designer Testimonial
I have always been impressed with the variety of artwork including paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics at The Avenue Gallery. To begin the process, they prepare presentations based on our clients' wishes. They often collaborate with their artists on commissions...
Working With Art: The Importance of Art in Your Business
As the workplace continues its metamorphosis from perhaps a stark cubicle maze to an engaging and comfortable environment, forward thinking companies are constantly looking for ways to revamp and invigorate their new spaces. Including art in the design of your work...
Bring More Art Into Your Life
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...
New paintings & sculpture from gallery favourites!
While spring may not have sprung outdoors, come through our door to experience all the colours of the season featured in our artists' new work! Scroll to the bottom for our newest feature, 'Gallerina' favourites! We begin with Amber's... Are you on Facebook, Twitter,...
Why Choose Original Art for Your Home?
One-of-a-kind, original art is key, and yet is sometimes overlooked when designing a space. This list covers six points on the importance of art to create mood, character, and unity for your environment. Adds Personal Character to a Space Original art in the home is...