Y ART + ANTIQUES
Artist Spotlight
JULIA REIMER
WHERE : What made you want to become an artist ? Julia Reimer : The beauty of our natural environment . I have some really clear memories of walking across the Louise Bridge in wintertime and being awestruck by the light reflected on ice floating down the river .
W : What mediums do you prefer to work in ? JR : Glass , glass , and glass — and sometimes metal and wood .
W : What themes or issues do you explore in your art ? JR : The structures and gestures that demonstrate life blooming . Specifically I am interested in how the force of life is manifested in ordinary and minor structures in nature . I feel that , by paying attention to these moments , we can be aware of the daily beauty surrounding us .
W : What artists or works inspire your own ? JR : My husband , Tyler Rock , also works with glass and he is one of the most talented and interesting artists I know . Also , there are a whole host of artists working with glass in Canada ( including John Paul Robinson , Caroline Ouellette , Katherine Russell , Jamie Gray , and Ione Thorkelsson ) that are creating beautiful objects .
W : What do you hope people take away from your work ? JR : When people look at my work , I hope they respond initially to the beauty of the material . Glass is so gorgeous — the way it plays with light , it is like no other material . I also hope that the viewer will respond to the aesthetics of the piece , and I hope they come away from the work feeling like they have had a glimpse into the beauty of life blooming — even if it ’ s an ordinary moment .
W : Where can readers view and purchase your work ? JR : There are some world-class galleries that carry our work in Alberta . They are the Alberta Craft Council ( below ), Borealis Gallery , Bluerock Gallery , Stephen Lowe Art Gallery , and Oeno Gallery . Our studio is also open to visitors for purchases and classes . More information can be found at firebrandglass . ca .
The following is a brief selection of antiques , art galleries , art shows , and exhibits that WHERE believes are worthy of your attention .
Coordinates refer to maps on pages 59 to 61 .
ANTIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ART GALLERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ART SHOWS & EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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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
CURIOSITY INC . From vintage motorcycles to antique time pieces , owner and self-described treasure hunter Alexander Archbold stocks his shop with unique and curious items . Explore his collection of Indigenous carvings , musical instruments , and oil and gas memorabilia . Tue - Fri 11 am - 5 pm ; Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Closed Sun - Mon . 10056-164 St ., 780-444-0386 . curiosityedmonton . ca Map 4-F7 W
ART TOUR
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 ., 780- 433-0398 . 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 Albertan and Canadian artists . Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm ; Thu 10 am - 6 pm ; Closed Sun . 10186- 106 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-tobe-missed part of the city ' s Arts District . $ 12.50 Adult ;
$ 8.50 Senior ( 65 +); Free for children under 18 and all Alberta post-secondary students . Tue 11 am - 5 pm ; Wed - Thu 11 am - 8 pm ; Fri 11am - 5 pm ; Sat - Sun 10 am - 5 pm ; Closed Mon . 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 99 St . & 102A Ave ., 780-422-6223 . youraga . ca Map 3-I3 D
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
BUGERA MATHESON GALLERY The Bugera Matheson Gallery ( formerly Agnes Bugera Gallery ) features seasonal solo exhibitions in the main gallery , offering a rich variety of quality fine art including landscape , still life , figurative and abstract paintings as well as sculptures . New works by gallery artists are featured in two exhibition rooms throughout the year . Tue - Sat 10 am - 5 pm ; Sun - Mon by appointment only . 10345-124 St ., 780-482-2854 . bugeramathesongallery . com Map 1-C4 D
Take a self-guided tour of some of Edmonton ’ s coolest murals , installation art , and galleries using maps on ArtTourYEG . arttouryeg . com
PHOTOS COURTESY JULIA REIMER
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