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Silk Purse Arts Centre Exhibitions

Exhibitions of work by artists in our community, on view in the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver. Gallery Winter Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 12 - 4 pm.

    • Wednesday, March 06, 2024
    • Sunday, March 31, 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    'Meadow Light' detail

    Danyne Johnston


    'New Routes'

    Chrisitna Peressini


    'Englishman River Falls'

    Catherine Trembath

    Under the canopy of leaves & branches in our local forests & groves, we can find a myriad of experiences & sensations - comfort, awe, connection. Three artists present us with dramatic & evocative interpretations of forest scenes, offering glimpses of hidden worlds of beauty & moments of reflection.

    North Vancouver artist, Danyne Johnston seeks to paint the light & energy of our beautiful Westcoast landscapes. In this exhibition she turns her attention to local forests' hiking & biking trails. Using acrylic paint either in studio or plein air, Johnston explores the strong contrasts between bright sunshine & rich shadows while breathing a sense of peacefulness into the painting.

    Vancouver artist Christina Peressini captures impressions of West Coast forests & the land beneath them through cut layered paper - exploring the intersection between two & three dimensions, using light & shadow to bring it to life. At times minimalist & abstract, & at others geographically detailed, Peressini's compositions give viewers an opportunity to consider their own relationship to this part of the world

    Parksville artist Catherine Trembath is interested in the play of light, how it illuminates subjects & brings them to life. Her style is a cross of representational & abstract, using line, colour, shape & tone to capture the rhythm of the forest. Inspired by the West Vancouver groves she grew up playing in, Trembath believes it is our task to protect the trees that have sustained us, striving to tell their stories & illuminate their songs.

    Meet the Artists Reception

    Sun. Mar. 10 , 2 - 3:30 pm

    Join us in celebrating these talented artists & their stunning art work. Meet the artists, take in the stunning artwork & enjoy the company of fellow art lovers.

    Artists Talk

    Watch an engaging livestream conversation with the artists as they share insights into their artistic processes, inspirations & take a tour of the exhibition.


    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • Sunday, April 28, 2024
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.




    Spring is here with the return of Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation, the 15th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom.

    Marvel at the beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums & techniques including quilting, embroidery, dying, felting, sculpture, appliqué, weaving & more.

    The talented artists on display explore diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom's meaning & beauty through contemporary & traditional approaches & styles.

    Exhibiting Artists:

    Bonnie Adie, Sharon Allman, Annemarie Andersen, Terry Aske, Jennie Cole, Marilyn Cleven, Judy Cruickshank, Laura Gates, Trish Graham, Janet Harper, Margaret Hill, Anni Hunt, Margaret Inkster, Elizabeth Janzen, Susan Jensen, Patti Kirch, Sandra Kragelj, Anne Love, Barbara Macleod, Edwina MacKinnon, Valerie Marus, Karen Munro, Catherine Nicholls, Carola Russell, Terri Van Sleuwen, Linda Spence, Jill Taylor, Maureen Tempest, Joanne Waters, Beth Wolchock-Brown, Sharon Young, Deborah Zibrik

    Co-produced by The Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts & FibreEssence.

    Opening Reception

    Thurs. Apr. 4, 5 - 7 pm

    Join us in celebrating these talented artists & their stunning work. Meet the artists, take in the beautiful artwork & enjoy the company of fellow art lovers.

West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Gallery/Art Box Gift Shop Hours:

Winter Hours: Wednesday  Sunday 12 – 4 pm

 

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather for cultural activities are part of the traditional ancestral territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.


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