Muir Gallery - Exhibition Archives

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440 Anderton Ave Courtenay, BC
250-334-2983
Tues to Sat 11am to 4pm

Upcoming at the Muir Ink On Paper: Transformations 2009
Artists: Channing Holland, Teresa Colby, Margaret Burns Exhibit runs: April 3- April 25 Exhibit opening reception: April, 3, 2009 Opening April 3 at the Muir Gallery “Ink On Paper: Transformations 2009” is the collaborative efforts of Channing Holland, Margaret Burns and Teresa Colby.  While the enjoyment and enthusiasm for the process of printmaking inspires all three of these artists, each speaks with a different voice fueled by very distinct influences, interests and artistic training. Channing Holland has lived in the Comox Valley for the past 14 years and enjoys exploring the relationship that develops between the printer and the “plate” or “carrier” of the printing medium. Through the use of various inks, papers, inking and colouring techniques a single image can be expressed in a multiple of prints, each one producing a different emotional response and visual experience. Margaret Burns is a very independent and resourceful woman. After moving to the Island with over 40yrs of self taught experience in both arts and crafts, Margaret decided to try her hand at printmaking.For the past three years she has been enrolled in the Fine Arts printmaking program at North Island College where she studies Etching, Engraving,Silk screen, Collagraphs, and Mixed Media.She then signed on as an independent student to bring together each of the printmaking media with experimentation.The result of all the studying and experimenting has brought together an amazing collection of fine works, many of them have been collected world wide including Canada, U.S.A, U.K, Europe, and Australia. As a parent, Teresa Colby is rethinking her ecological footprint, her concerns about environmental, social and political challenges facing our world inform her art. Reoccurring images include plants forms, gardens, food issues and human impacts on the earth.  The methods Teresa uses range from traditional metal etching, dry-point and screen-printing to contemporary photogravure and digital media. All are welcome to the opening reception at the Muir gallery on Friday April 3 from 7-9 pm. This show will run until April 25. Admission is free but donations to the Muir are accepted. Muir Gallery is open 11am - 4pm Tuesday through Saturday and is located at 440 Anderton Avenue. Please call the gallery for further information at 250-338-2983.
23 Mar 2009 - 15:49 by admin	Exhibition Archives |

Ugly and Bored by Artist Gavin Maclean
AT THE MUIR GALLERY: Opening Reception: March 6 from 7 to 9pm Exhibition Runs: March 6 to 28 440 Anderton Ave, Courtenay Everyone Welcome! Ugliness and boredom fascinate me. Opening on Friday March 6th at the Muir Gavin Maclean’s paintings provoke and entice the viewer to question the boundaries of art. The Muir Gallery is proud to present this talented emerging artist in his first solo exhibition. The title of the show is “Ugly and Bored” but rest assured there is nothing ugly or boring in Macleans work. The paintings are insightful and alluring, technically proficient and calculated to lead the viewer to unexpected conclusions. Maclean explains, “the sublime and the terrible are terms that best describe my work. I try to initially attract the viewer then once they are pulled in I show them things they might not want to see.” Mclean’s approach is intensely methodical blending traditional drawing methods with modern digital techniques. While this work at first seems spontaneous and almost cartoon like -closer examination reveals a refinement that Maclean develops by drawing each image many times. Articulate and knowledgeable Mclean explains his technique, “Process plays a quintessential role in the way my art is made. I begin with a quick sketch; based on whatever theme I have selected, to get a feel for a character. I then draw and redraw the character dozens of time until I feel it is strong enough visually and conveys the correct tone for the piece. I then scan this drawing onto the computer and make sure the line quality and size are correct. This is then projected onto whichever picture plane I have selected. In his artist’s statement Maclean exposes the very core of his approach to art, “ugliness in its physical sense, psychological and sociological sense. Alienation, apathy, anxiety, envy and many other ugly traits are portrayed in my work. Through the use of malformed faces, half formed bodies, missing limbs and corroded lines I attempt to make characters show they’re psychological as well as physical ugliness. Boredom interests me in the way it affects people. Many times I portray the emotions, desires and actions that are caused by boredom. The show runs until March 28th and everyone is invited to attend the opening from 7pm to 9pm this Friday.
4 Mar 2009 - 10:59 by admin	Exhibition Archives |

MUIR GALLERY CALENDAR 2007

Local Colours Festival
Sept 13-16 Downtown Courtenay

Work from the Local Colours Festival,
Show Runs: Sept 16- 29
Opening: Sun Sept 16 from 1-3pm

Explorations of the Landscape by Artist Kristin Russell
Show Runs: Oct 5- Nov 3
Opening: Fri Oct 5 from 7-9pm

Construction Site an Installation by Grace Wolff
Show Runs: Nov 9 – Dec 1
Opening: Fri Nov 9 from 7-9pm

Gourds by artist Kim Lewis
Show Runs: Dec 7- 29
Opening Fri Dec 7 from 7-9pm