Art Openings

https://www.artopenings.ca/katharine-geddes.html In May 2023, Katharine Geddes travelled to Ypres, Belgium to take part in a documentary called Ways We Remember War. She painted on land once ravaged by the First World War - now restored countryside. Geddes followed the pathways forged by Canadian war artist Mary Riter Hamilton, who painted the devastation in 1919. “Now when I paint on site I think about the power of place,” she says. “I imagine both past and future, building a continuum of moments in time.” Katharine Geddes presents Landscape and Memory at Gage Gallery Arts Collective, March 5-24, 2024 Opening is March 8, 5:30-7:30

Rose Currie presents Chimera at Fortune Gallery Nov 15 - 30, 2023 Opening Nov 16, 6:00-8:00 Fortune Gallery, 537 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3 Hours are Tuesday to Sunday 12:00-5:00. 250 383-1552 https://www.artopenings.ca/rose-currie.html

Opening Reception is Thursday, October 5, 6:30 - 8:30 With jazz pianist Attila Fias and artist in attendance. Artist welcomes visitors to Fortune Gallery on Sat Oct 21 and Sat Oct 28 from 1:00 to 4:00. Artist talk on Sat Oct 21 at 1:00. Fortune Gallery, 537 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3 Hours are Tuesday to Sunday 12:00-5:00. 250 383-1552 http://www.artopenings.ca/philip-mix.html

http://www.artopenings.ca/suzanne-hamilton.html On her daily walks, Suzanne collects visual information about the ordinary landscapes of her everyday journeys. These “unremarkable” urban landscapes often include objects like power boxes, lamp posts and bike racks. “I am interested in how these constructed objects interact with the natural,” she says. “It appears to be an uneasy relationship.” The Unremarkable Landscape, July 9 - Aug 27, 2023 Slide Room Gallery, Vancouver Island School of Art. Artist’s Talk, Sunday July 9 @ 1:30 Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 - 5:00

http://www.artopenings.ca/alison-bigg.html Alison Bigg shares her journey into hearing loss using wit, wisdom and a collection of devices called “auricals” (artist’s word). A series of prints called #lostfoundsound showcase her technical excellence and 3D printing.Bigg believes that our society has a type of communal deafness cause by information overload. With Auricals, she invites us to navigate the important difference between hearing and listening. Victoria Arts Council, 1800 Store Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4R4. Phone: 778-533-7123 Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12:00-5:00.

http://www.artopenings.ca/fired-up-2023.html Wood-firing in a Tozan anagama kiln is a 4-day marathon, requiring planning and teamwork. In April, members and guests of Fired Up! gathered on Gordon Hutchens’ property on Denman Island. Hutchens describes this wood-firing as one of the best he has experienced in 25 years of operating his anagama kiln. Visitors to the Metchosin show can view this excellence in the quality and variety of ceramics on display: vases, tea pots and bowls, sculptures, dinnerware, containers and other intriguing treasures.

Kegan McFadden, VAC’s executive director and curator says: “I believe visitors will be impressed by the depth and variety of artwork presented in this survey exhibition.”The View From Here demonstrates how Avis has consistently engaged with her surroundings to make artwork, the curator explains. Rasmussen agrees with the curator, adding she uses a variety of mediums for visual expression: drawing, painting, printmaking and narrative poetry. “My art accompanies me every day of my life,” Avis says, “while I enjoy family, friends, teaching or travelling.”

http://www.artopenings.ca/regan-rasmussen.html When the pandemic hit in March 2020, the artist turned inward to process the overwhelming situation. As she worked in solitude in the studio questions arose: How do we deal with adversity both physically and spiritually? And, as a community, how do we collectively support each other? “It’s been said that adversity introduces us to ourselves,” adds the artist.

http://www.artopenings.ca/yahgulanaas.html Summary: Over the past two decades, his artworks have toured the world in solo shows, and been collected by major international museums and galleries. Environmental concerns and cultural identity propel the art practice of this conceptual artist. His extensive portfolio expands from small drawings to large scale installations and public sculptures. Irreverent, rambunctious, morphing creatures ignite the unfolding stories in his Haida Manga artform.

http://www.artopenings.ca/sandra-froher.html Summary In September 2022, Sandra Froher presented her collection at the International Indigenous Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week. “Including my hand-made jewelry felt like bringing a piece of Vancouver Island to New York. I was doing this for all of us, raising up the models, honouring my ancestors, bringing forward an elder’s blessing and walking proud within my own living heritage.” Sandra Froher.

Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/laundry.html The Laundry Room: Airing our Linens This exhibition brings together three talented fibre artists at historic Goward House. Visitors to the heritage home and senior’s centre will delight in the almost 60 unique textile-based creations. Included are installations of antique laundry artifacts such as irons and sewing machines.

Review: http://www.artopenings.ca/joshua-watts.html Debut solo exhibition by Ha’wilh Way’anis Joshua Watts Accompanied by Welcome Song, a poem by Linnea Jericho.

Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/mary-molcan.html In a two-person show with Marilyn Walker September 16 - October 2, 2022 Opening September 16, 6:00-8:00 Artist talks at 6:30

PREVIEW: http://www.artopenings.ca/bury-the-hatchet.html Bury the Hatchet is the fourth in a series of performative cultural offerings from members of the Indigenous community in Victoria. Story weaver Lindsay Delaronde was the City of Victoria’s first Indigenous Artist in Residence from 2017-2019. Belfry Theatre patrons will receive a special welcome featuring Coming Ashore Protocols. Once inside, the lobby holds a curated exhibition called Spirit in the Fringes.

Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/fired-up-2022.html Fired Up! Ceramic Artists: Contemporary Works in Clay present SHAPE OF WILD May 28-29, 2022 Hours:10:00-5:00 Covid masks are required The 36th annual show and sale at Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road. Victoria, BC. V9C 3Y6.