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Paintings from Inside the Vortex
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April 1 to May 9, 2010

In their newest show called “Paintings From Inside the Vortex,” contemporary artists Shirley Dickie and Arlene McLeod explore the Vortex through the use of mixed media and traditional art forms.

This is a conversation conducted in paint. Purely experiential in nature, this theme invites the audience to explore both abstract and figurative interpretations through colour, texture, form, composition and contrast. Each artist offers their individual perceptions of this process for contemplation and understanding of the deep essence of human experience and how we are connected to the natural world.

“Paintings From Inside the Vortex” runs from April 9th to May 1st, with the opening on Friday, April 9th from 7 to 9 pm. Everyone is welcome.

As an educational component, McLeod and Dickie will both be creating their second entries for the Comox Valley Estuary, Keeping it Living Fundraiser and Awareness Campaign 2010 onsite at the Muir Gallery on Saturday, April 10th between 1 and 3 pm. They will also be welcoming Caila Holbrook, Estuary Coordinator of Project Watershed, to speak about the conservation of our estuary starting at 1pm.

“I cannot think of a cause that is closer to my heart or more integral to the continued wellbeing of our Valley,” says Arlene McLeod. www.arlenemcleod.com

“Our natural environment is the underlying inspiration for all of my work, particularly this show.” commented Shirley Dickie. www.dickieart.com

The Estuary Fundraiser and Silent Auction still has an open Call for Entry and the deadline is April 30th. This is an exciting fundraising initiative to keep our estuary living. Project Watershed and the Estuary Working Group are looking for artists to contribute works [50% goes to the artist] for an online auction that will be followed by a showing in local businesses. Please go to www.keepingitliving.ca for details. Any further inquiries can be addressed to Nancy Morrison at nancyjmorrison@hotmail.com.

Last changed: Nov 17 2010 at 10:44 AM

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