A Collective Name for Artists

OCTOBER ART EVENTS LIVING IN LOCKDOWN: ARTFUL REFLECTIONS ON THE PANDEMIC (Runs to October 2) ELEMENTS: 28 Artists working in clay, metal, wood and basketry (October 24- November 14)

IN THE PORTALS ANNEX: POG: Printmakers Only (until October 3) Dennis B del Torre (October 28 – November 14)

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A COLLECTIVE

describe the local situation. A business before applying his magpie-like interest in found objects and his wry sense of humour to his highly original assemblages of mixed media, a result that is both whimsical and philosophical. Conversations Starters and Show Stoppers is his new collection in Portals Annex beginning October 28.

NAME FOR ARTISTS The group shows Susan Down is in the CVAC 2687 James St, Duncan (250) 746-1633 I cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca managing director of Gallery emphasize just how the Cowichan Valley much talent resides here. On Arts Council. display until October 3, 10

You’ve heard of a pride of together as the Printmakers Margot Page lions, a murder of crows. But what’s the collective noun Only Group (affectionately known as POG) display a Enamelling on Copper and Steel for artists? We might have to come up with a new term to masterful range of etchings, monotypes and more. local printmakers, showing palette of artists? A musing of The Elements show has artists? almost everything but painting, with 28 well-known Art’s a solitary activity, and regional artists displaying many local professionals their work in clay, metal, Frames • Bookmarks • Magnets • Lightswitch Plates Jewelery • Vases • Journals • Guestbooks have established national and international reputations wood and basketry (October 24 – November 14). Available locally at: Imagine  at Artisans Rainforest Arts • Artzi Stu • TOSH without receiving much hoopla here. It’s only when their work suddenly appears Finally, we left it to the artists to interpret the anxiety, locally that residents realize what a creatively fertile place www.margotpage.com 250 746 8446 quaylecard.indd 1 8/8/2011 3:23:00 PM isolation and all-around uncertainty caused by the the Cowichan Valley truly has pandemic in our Living in become. Lockdown show (on until October 21). There are more Dennis B del Torre had a than 30 artworks in this career in the landscaping unusual display.

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Both images courtesy Dennis B del Torre Top; Measured Feelings, 14” x 16” mixed media

SHOP LOCAL Private Cowichan Artisan Studio Experiences

We’re currently in the midst of a pandemic trying our best to stay safe. We’ve all had to make changes in our daily lives. This includes the upcoming Cowichan Artisan Tour which has really transformed into a safe and accessible format for you to enjoy this fall.

Every Autumn the Cowichan Artisans open their studios and galleries the 1st weekend in November for people to enjoy the creations of the full-time professional artists finding personal gems and the best ever presents for Christmas. Buying handmade by local artists is such a great way to support artists and our local economy. This year, however, we realize that we need to do things differently so we have come up with an idea that will make you feel safe and have access to these outstanding artists. Starting in mid-October you are welcome to book an appointment with the artists you would like to visit and receive individual attention with each artist. You may want to visit 1 artist or more – it’s up to you – they will be

happy to assist you with your plans. Simply go to our web site: cowichanartisans.com for the contact information and directly be in touch with the artist(s).

In the southern end of the Cowichan Valley you can visit painter Bev Robertson, jewelry artist Mimi Roy, and custom furniture maker Karen Trickett. Cowichan Bay area painters Jennifer Lawson and Catherine Fraser live on or just off beautiful Khenipsen Road. Then right in town Live Edge with their custom west coast furniture designs is a great place to visit. Just north of the hospital roundabout is painter Laurel Hibbert’s studio, the Ou Gallery, and west of that same roundabout off Gibbins is functional and decorative woodworker Ken Broadland. Continuing out further west is potter, Cathi Jefferson, on West Riverbottom Road. In Maple Bay you can visit Nan. C Designs fibre art and collage artist Wilma Millette. At the north end of the Cowichan Valley you’ll find ceramic artist Mary Fox.

So as you can see there are many amazing artists to visit! We look forward to spending time with you in a safe and relaxing way. Each Cowichan Artisan can be contacted directly by going to our web site: Cowichanartisans.com

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New Arrivals Cast a Warm Glow at Aquamaris Art Gallery

Inspired by Nature’s own Autumn palette, October displays at Aquamaris Art Gallery reflect warmer tones in many of our newest arrivals.

Among them, to name just a few, are classic oil paintings of birds by Rose Tanner, evocative landscapes by Jutta Kaiser and Sharon A. Stone, new large works from the city-scapes series by the abstract artist Eunmi Conacher, impressionist figures by Aleksandra Kalinic and striking convergence of realistic stones and abstracted organic matter in the newest paintings Mont Saint-Michel, by Eunmi Conacher, Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 72”, $6,200 by Kristina Boardman. Nature inspired Raku pottery, spawning with natural dyes on silk under one-one-of-a-kind salmon wall sculptures and Raku her brand name Eco Tripping. wearable works of art maple leaves by Ed Oldfield that showcase as true complete the displays and make Part art and part science, the objects of beauty. perfect gifts. process, often referred to as Eco Dyeing, involves numerous Sandra’s current Further more, it is our steps. One key element is the abstract work distinct pleasure to present knowledge applied in foraging references the hidden the talented Salish artist from for natural botanical sources miracles of the Victoria, Sandra Froher, who of dyes and pigments, the subconscious mind. recently joined our gallery’s concentration and colour of Her colour palette assembly with her mesmerizing which will inevitably vary embraces metallic contemporary mixed media between species and through the tones that have abstract painting and her seasons. Working with silk, tea become intrinsic to exquisite, one-of-a-kind, elegant infusions and iron mordants that her undertakings. works of wearable art, created she carefully prepares herself to alter and fix Like an alchemist guided by an innate Up High, by Jutta Kaiser Acrylic on Canvas, 40” x 40”, $3,000 the dyes from sense of knowing, her botanicals such kinetic energies are materially we invite you to sign up for our as eucalyptus, transformed into imagery through newsletter at the base of any maple, blackberry, a seemingly magical process. page on our web-site. https:// grape, and variety aquamarisartgallery.com/ of plant matter As October draws to a close, ranging from expect to see new encaustic Aquamaris Art Gallery leaves and stems works of art by the Cowichan Suite 202 - 330 Duncan Street to bark, roots and Valley artist Lynn Harnish. Duncan 250 597-2798 seeds, Sandra aquamarisartgallery.com Froher creates For the latest gallery updates, Silk scarf detail, Sandra Froher 44