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December 06, 2025 April 26, 2026
December 6, 2025 - April 26, 2026Curated by Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art
“Ink has five shades” (墨分五色) is a foundational principle in the tradition of Chinese ink painting. First articulated in the 9th century by the artist and art historian Zhang Yanyuan, this idea has shaped both the creation and appreciation of ink art for over a thousand years. It reveals the expressive power of ink, which, through the subtle interplay with water and the dynamic engagement of the brushstroke, can unfold into works rich in depth, texture, and tonal variation. In the hands of a skilled artist, the shifting shades of ink become vessels of emotion and vitality, transcending color to reveal a polychrome world within monochrome.
Taking inspiration from this classical principle, Fifty Shades of Ink expands the idea, suggesting that the potential of ink is endlessly nuanced. This exhibition draws from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s rich collection of Asian ink paintings to celebrate the expressive possibilities of the medium. Also on view are historical ink sticks and ink stones, offering insight into the material and cultural heritage behind this timeless art form.
Image Credits: Set of Ink Sticks Carved with Ren Bonian’s Floral Paintings
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May 02, 2026 02:00 AM
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Three Victoria artists present Writ Large - Contemporary Works on Paper
Three Victoria artists draw on their pasts as professional writers and editors to exhibit a collection of large-format works inspired by the emotional and intellectual energy of written language.
Georgina Montgomery, Louise Oborne, and MaryLou Wakefield use words and text as part of their visual language to amplify a compelling idea, question, or life experience personally meaningful to them.
In this series, the artists demonstrate their individual stylistic approaches to interpreting 'Writ Large' and invite viewers to find their own meaning and interpretation in the works.
Writ Large will be on at arc.hive artist run centre October 4 - 19 and open for viewing Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm.
An opening reception with the artists in attendance will be on Friday, October 3, from 7 - 9 pm.
For more information about the artists and the exhibition, visit www.writ-large.art
For more information, contact MaryLou Wakefield
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250 217-2421
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