Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fall 2019 Edition | Page 17

IN THE GALLERY
DIVERSITY: THROUGH THESE
ARTISTS EYES
BY FERNIE VISUAL ARTS GUILD
NOVEMBER 1ST – 24TH, 2019
In this special pop-up show and
sale, the artists of the Fernie Visual
Arts Guild have attempted to show
diversity through their work, examining
‘unlikeness’ and difference in the way
they see and experience the outside
world. Through a collaborative process,
the artist of the guild support and
encourage each other in developing
their own unique styles and diverse
viewpoints. In a range of mediums
including oil, pastel, pencil, acrylic,
encaustic wax, alcohol ink and mixed
media, the works utilize the basic
principles of shape, form, and colour to
Marla deBoon, Visual Arts Guild
reference each artists’ interpretation of
the outdoors.
Artists will be in the gallery regularly
throughout the show to interpret the
exhibit and demonstrate their work. See
online calendars for dates and times.
HOT AND COLD: STUDIO GLASS
IN 3 PARTS
BY KATHERINE RUSSELL
DECEMBER 6TH, 2019 – APRIL
19TH, 2020.
Katherine Russell is one of Canada’s
leading glass artists, based in Elkford.
She splits her time between making
blown glasswork and kiln-formed
glasswork, utilizing both methods to
explore new concepts, techniques and
creative objectives.
In the early 20th century, most
decorative glass production happened
in factories. The design and affordability
of smaller furnaces permitted artists to
work with smaller production runs from
their own studio, giving rise to what is
known as the studio glass movement.
This newly curated exhibit features
large blown works for which Russell
is most known, alongside a kiln-fired
experimental series titled ‘Memories
are Malleable,’ and cold fused work.
The exhibit demonstrates an incredible
Katherine Russell
breadth and diversity of work which
represents this relatively new genre of
decorative art.
An opening reception will be held
at 7pm on Friday, December 6th.
See calendars for supporting events
including opportunities to meet the
artist and explore the world of glass
making.
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