Where Edmonton Magazine November/December 2016

Y ART + ANTIQUES Artist Spotlight ALEXANDRA GUSSE Edmonton artist Alexandra Gusse is in the final year of her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Alberta with a focus on painting. “Painting has always been a part of my life,” says Gusse, “I took private lessons when I was younger and fell in love with Van Gogh. He’s really influenced my work, especially his use of colours.” Though a fairly young artist, Gusse has had work featured in multiple shows, including a solo show at the Sugarbowl (pg 58) recently. She also regularly does commissions of both human and animal subjects. “I do a lot of commissioned work, especially for weddings. Usually couples in romantic settings. I also have done pet memorial paintings. People choose subjects that are close to their heart.” Her favourite subject matter is people, and she has gotten inspiration for her portraits in some interesting ways. “I usually base my paintings off of cell phone photos… Most of the paintings that were on display at the Sugarbowl were based on photos taken by my family, of my family. But, I also made a Kijiji ad asking strangers to send me photos and got a lot of interesting images that way.” Her work conveys a lot of emotion, something that she tries to use colour to accentuate. “People’s faces and the small differences within a face can affect the comfort of a piece so much. You can tell if they’re comfortable, or having a good time — what their emotions are. I can play with colour and manipulate colour to accentuate these emotions. I like to think about the intimacies between people and how to represent those best. “ You can purchase or commission the artist’s work through her website (alexandragusse.com) or at the U of A Art and Design Auction on November 26. Coordinates refer to maps on pages 67 to 69. ANTIQUES ��26 ART GALLERIES��26 ART SHOWS & EXHIBITS��27 FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/edmonton The following symbols, located at the end of each listing, denote the establishment’s location: D—Downtown N—North Edmonton S—South Edmonton W—West Edmonton ANTIQUES IBON ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES This antique shop specializes in vintage and collectible furniture as well as clothing, accessories, glass, china, pottery, jewellery, lighting, home décor, and memorabilia. Plus, they are an exclusive retailer of the prized W. Moorcraft pottery from England. Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm; Sun 11 am - 5 pm. 10423-79 Ave., 780-757-6777. ibonantiques.ca Map 2-I6 S NEW 26 where.ca JUNQUE CELLAR Discover one-of-a-kind antiques in this eclectic boutique. Dinettes, retro furniture, vintage clothing, books, records, retro pop culture memorabilia, kitchenware, and kitsch and antique jewellery are among the pieces ready to be found. Mon - Sat 10 am 9 pm; Sun 10 am - 6 pm. 10442 Whyte (82) Ave., 780433-9963. facebook.com/junquecellaredm Map 2-I3 S OLD STRATHCONA ANTIQUE MALL Alberta’s largest antique mall features finds from more than 200 antique and collectible dealers. Thousands of new items arrive weekly and there is always something new to discover. Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm; Thu 10 am - 8 pm; Fri - Sat 10 am - 6 pm; Sun 11 am - 5 pm. 10323-78 Ave., 780433-0398. oldstrathconamall.com Map 2-K6 S ART GALLERIES ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY AND SHOP This is Alberta’s only public gallery dedicated to craftmaking, and presents four exhibitions in the main gallery each year. The gallery shop offers contemporary and traditional fine crafts including pottery, blown glass, jewellery, woven and quilted fabrics, home accessories, furniture, and much more. All items in the shop are handmade by Alberta and Canadian artists. Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Thu 10 am - 6 pm; Closed Sun. 10186106 St., 780-488-6611. albertacraft.ab.ca Map 3-D5 D ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the Art Gallery of Alberta is the province’s premier art museum. The AGA develops and presents original exhibitions of contemporary and historical art from Alberta, Canada, and around the world, along with public and educational programs and events that connect people, art, and ideas. The dynamic structure of zinc, glass, and steel was designed by Los Angeles–based architect Randall Stout and is a not-to-be-missed part of the city’s Arts District. $12.50 Adult; $8.50 Senior (65+)/Student (6-17); Children under 6 free; $26.50 Family. Tue, Fri -Sun 10 am - 5 pm; Wed & Thu 10 am - 8 pm; Closed Mon. 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 99 St. & 102A Ave., 780-422-6223. youraga.ca Map 3-I3 S ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT This gallery hosts 12 exhibitions annually that reflect a diversity of styles and mediums from local, provincial, national, and international artists, as well as special community exhibitions. Tue - Sat 10 am - 5pm; Thu 10 am - 8 pm; Closed Sun - Mon. 19 Perron St., St. Albert, 780-460-4310. artgalleryofstalbert.ca BEARCLAW GALLERY Specializing in Canadian First Nations and Inuit art, this gallery carries a wide selection of original artwork by some of Canada’s leading aboriginal artists. The gallery also carries Inuit soapstone carvings, jade carvings, Navajo and North West Coast jewellery, and First Nations crafts. Mon - Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm; Closed Sun. 10403-124 St., 780-482-1204. bearclawgallery.com Map 1-C4 D Check out the stunning tile mosaic Iron Foot Place by artist Alex Janvier in Ford Hall at the new Rogers Place arena (pg 65). // NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 PHOTOS BY DARIA NORDELL; COURTESY ALEXANDRA GUSSE The following is a brief selection of antiques, art galleries, art shows, and exhibits that WHERE believes are worthy of your attention.

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