VIVIANEART is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by Tyler Bright Hilton that amplify his investigations into imagined realities and the limits of control. Expanding on the disorienting sensibilities of his earlier work, the singular moments Hilton represents reveal glimpses of a world unsettling, ill-omened and uncomfortably recognizable. Inclusive of etchings, an animated short and preparatory materials (sketchbooks, plates, trial proofs), this exhibition explores Hilton’s elliptical process of imagery conception, technical experimentation and material execution.

Exhibition on from May 10-June 16.

In his first exhibition with Abbozzo Gallery, emerging artist Matthew Stephenson, will be exhibited in the Feature Gallery. Having lived in cities such as Toronto, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Vancouver, Stephenson’s photography captures the essence of urban life and architecture.

Exhibition on from May 10-June 1.

In her third exhibition with Abbozzo Gallery but first solo feature, Nika Belianina, a mid-career artist and seasoned filmmaker, brings a surrealist twist to her cinematic photography.

Exhibition on from May 10-June 1.

In his fourth solo exhibition at Abbozzo Gallery, Arnold Zageris brings his expertise in nature photography to the Main Gallery, emphasizing the beauty and intricacy of water in its many forms.

Exhibition on from May 10-June 1.

Nicholas Metivier Gallery is delighted to announce Snapshot, an exhibition of works on paper by Ben Reeves. Snapshot is Reeves’ third solo exhibition at the gallery. In Snapshot, Ben Reeves focuses on the fleeting moments of everyday life. Reeves captures these passing images on his iPhone, heightening the sense of immediacy that they convey: the shadow of a streetlight cast on a wall at sundown, a bush of hydrangeas spilling over in full bloom, the beam of floodlights on a soccer pitch at night. Everywhere, Reeves is drawn to the quality of light. He carefully draws viewers into the atmosphere of his paintings by letting it filter across his work.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 8.

An exhibition bringing together Rhys Douglas Farrell and Marcia Harris may, at a glance, appear to be an unexpected pairing. The former is a minimalist builder of layer after layer of precise and eye-bending patterns, and the latter is a realist conjuring painterly evocations of familiar urban landmarks. Deeper reflection, however, unveils several shared characteristics, most notably their similarly emphatic and practised approach to employing colour.

Exhibition on from April 20-May 11.

Meghan Hildebrand's solo exhibition, “Standing By,” will be closing on Saturday, May 11. This exhibition explores colourful, dream-like landscapes inspired by communities along the west coast. Cabins on the shore, boats, or logs floating along waterways all serve as anchors, tethering the figurative to the abstract.

Exhibition on from April 27-May 11.

In this exhibition, Valerie Palmer, DP Brown, Carol Stewart, and W. David Ward share with us their most recent work. An exciting look into the countless hours that these talented artists devote to their work, these most recent paintings reflect their respective artistic journeys, embody their unique perspectives, and evoke powerful emotions. Each artwork, a testament to their dedication and creativity, offers us the chance to experience their vision, to reflect, and to appreciate what art can do.

Exhibition on from April 27-May 11.

Reflections by John F. Marok at James Rottman Fine Art will be closing on Saturday, May 11th.

Exhibition on from March 16-May 11.

The ephemeral beauty of flowers inspired Pat Service to create her own series of still life paintings in the 1990’s. This series demonstrates her unique approach to the canvas,  and a  distinctive style recognizable in all her work— light and expressive brushstrokes, attention to colour, and a masterful sense of space and perspective.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 9.

Møhl’s work is a unique marriage of classical Venetian technique with a clear Scandinavian aesthetic. His work is testimony to his considerable skill and interest in traditional technique and craftsmanship. At the same time he also explores innovative options with glass. He uses a traditional process, creating a mosaic of glass that is picked up with a gather of hot molten glass and then blown into shape. The blowing process stretches the mosaic into intricate patterns on the glass. While this technique is traditional, the patterns he creates express a contemporary aesthetic.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 29.

Herringer Kiss Gallery presents Dennis Ekstedt: Observer.

This exhibition will run from April 13th to May 11th.

A two person exhibition highlighting Toronto artist Mark Crozier "Painting Toronto" and Quebec artist John F. Marok "Reflections". Experience the vibrant downtown Toronto neighborhoods, bustling streetscapes and dynamic city life through Mark Crozier's exquisite paintings. The artist paints with a raw vibrant style that captures the vitality of place and shows us the city in a new and personal way.

John F. Marok "Reflections"
“In my paintings, I channel my inner world and I explore my relationship with the people, places and things around me. I often depict narratives of love, reflections on solitude and childhood memories. My work is abound with historical cameos and references."
John F. Marok lives and works in Wakefield, Quebec, a quaint little village in the Gatineau Hills, where he paints full-time.

Nicholas Metivier Gallery is thrilled to announce Rare Earth, an exhibition of new photographs by Edward Burtynsky on view from May 11th through June 8th. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, May 11th with the artist from 1-3PM. Following Burtynsky’s acclaimed retrospective, BURTYNSKY: Extraction/Abstraction, at Saatchi Gallery in London, UK, Rare Earth celebrates this major milestone in Burtynsky’s 40+ career with newly released photographs from projects completed in recent years.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 8.

The relationship between rug-hooking and the handwork of women has been well established. For some contemporary artists, the medium’s strong historical associations are subverted to expressive effect. (EMILY URQUHART SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED JANUARY 27, 2016…a review of an exhibition held at the Canadian Textile Museum in Toronto.) However, Johnston’s work expresses an affiliative and personal feminism which is shaped by her own history, and a ferociously independent turn of mind. She does not readily receive the wisdoms issuing from either end of the political spectrum, and continues to nurture ideas through wisdom of her own hands.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 9.

Taking inspiration from the famed poet Emily Dickinson, Bau-Xi Vancouver proudly presents A Light Exists in Spring, a group exhibition featuring new thematic compositions replete with the vibrance and optimism of the season. Dickinson's poem by the same title sings the praises of springtime's light and colour in words; artists Erin Armstrong, David Alexander, Vicky Christou, Cori Creed, Katrin Korfmann and Isabelle Menin each offer their unique perspectives and relationships with colour and form which evoke spring's characteristic energy of new life.

Exhibition on from May 11-25.

Newzones is thrilled to announce Momentum, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary colour-field painter, Jonathan Forrest. We are excited to have Forrest join us in gallery for the opening of his exhibition on May 11 from 2-4pm. Featuring new large-scale works painted in early 2024, Momentum focuses on Forrest’s ongoing interest in colour, paint application and touch. It additionally explores Forrest’s ongoing conversation with his own formative years developing as a painter, and with the artists who offered insights along the way. Forrest was introduced to abstraction by artist and teacher Robert Christie in the early 1980s. Through Christie, he was exposed to artists’ work such as Canadian painter Jack Bush and closer to home, Saskatoon painter William Perehudoff, as well as Christie’s own work. This exposure imprinted on the young artists and the introduction of colour, scale, and paint process formed the groundwork for his later developments and explorations.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 22.

Aron Hill’s distinctive contemporary vision and style—their own unique approach to minimalist painting has taken another inspired turn. Known for their use of bold colours and clean graphic form, Hill’s recent compositions have found fresh inspiration in exploring a narrative that echoes their personal story. 

Exhibition on from May 11-June 9.

Newzones is thrilled to announce you didn’t have to do that but thankyou, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop. We are excited to have Bishop join us in gallery for the opening of his exhibition on May 11th from 2-4pm. Highlighting a shift in subject matter and conceptual exploration, Bishop’s newest body of work focuses on flowers and their associated symbolism. Although the exhibition features a change in subject, Bishop continues his material exploration of florescent colours and iridescent paints which have become signature of his work, while also seeing the introduction of thick impasto to the canvas.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 22.

Bau-Xi Gallery presents Flora and Fauna, the highly anticipated solo exhibition by Toronto-based painter, Vicki Smith. In this new collection, Smith creates a conversation between her signature figures and stunning new landscape paintings. The artist explores the before or after the figure comes and goes, gently breaking the reflections in the water, then stillness returns and reflects nature in an indirect way.

Exhibition on from May 9-30.

Bau-Xi Gallery is thrilled to present Impulsive Impressions, the captivating new solo exhibition by Toronto-born, Lisbon-based painter, Kathryn Macnaughton.

Exhibition on from May 9-30.

This exhibition unveils intergenerational narratives that invite viewers to engage with the complexities of Western political systems and their entanglement with colonial legacies, oppressive structures, and exclusionary ideologies, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ existence and memory. Infused with wit and satire, this exhibition not only serves as a critical exploration of how historical injustices persist across generations, shaping contemporary political landscapes, and perpetuating systems of marginalization but also uses humour as a lens through which to examine the absurdities of such entrenched societal norms. “Rose-tinted glasses” is a figurative term used to describe a perspective that overly accentuates the positive aspects of a situation while minimizing or ignoring its negative aspects. It implies viewing the world or circumstances through an excessively optimistic or idealized lens, often disregarding realistic considerations.

Exhibition on from March 22-May 12.

Beverley Rosenberg’s solo exhibition at L.L. Contemporary titled ‘Role Play,’ will be closing on Thursday, May 16th. In Rosenberg’s artistic practice, she delves into the realm of role-playing, employing painting as a medium to explore the complexities of identity, perception, and human interaction. Through her work, she aims to challenge conventional notions of self-representation and societal roles by inviting viewers into a world where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur.

Exhibition on from April 25-May 16.

The solo exhibition of David Hannan at Feheley Fine Arts will be closing on Friday, May 17th. David Hannan (b. 1971) is a Métis multi-media artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Exploring the intricate relationship between humans and animals sharing the same space, his graphic collage work and paintings engage with themes of history, and notions of territory. Rooted in a strong connection to the natural world, Hannan’s work aims to capture the essence of our symbiotic coexistence, where urban environments intertwine with the untamed beauty of wildlife. Connecting the past and the present, tradition and modernity, Hannan highlights the importance of preserving these connections for future generations to come.

Exhibition on from April 27-May 17.

Home: Between Worlds is set on a remote rural homestead where traditions passed down for generations are transformed by the internet, automation, and modern values. Without the use of studio assistants, the artist combines photography with newer digital mediums, photographing intricate sets that mix traditional building techniques with contemporary technologies.

Exhibition on from May 4-18.

These paintings have an urgency about them. They are loosely painted, allowing for over-spray and paint to drip or pool, marring the surface and insisting on an immediacy that emphasizes a process that is evident in the final work. The narratives remain open ended and non linear. Although the paintings are inspired and informed by my blue collar adventures, they stop short of merely illustrating a singular experience and instead invite the viewer into the conversation so that they might complete the story.

Exhibition on from April 25-May 18.

Rukaj Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart for @contactphoto Photography Festival. In her first multi-media exhibition, Sage questions the meaning and perception of authenticity in the crossroads of the natural and digital world. Home: Between Worlds is set on a remote rural homestead where traditions passed down for generations are transformed by the internet, automation, and modern values. Without the use of studio assistants, the artist combines photography with newer digital mediums, photographing intricate sets that mix traditional building techniques with contemporary technologies.

A selection of handmade original woodblock and lithograph prints completed between 1980 and 2009.

Exhibition on from May 18-June 1.

James Rottman Fine Art presents Symphony in B.

This exhibition will be on from May 18-June 29.

Featuring works by Julie Cosgrove, Martine Bélanger, and Paul Tom.

Exhibition on from May 18-June 2.

Wall Space Gallery is proud to present the latest body of watercolours by Canadian landscape painter, David Lidbetter. Lidbetter captures the quiet isolation of the Canadian wilderness. Drawing inspiration from the Ottawa-Gatineau region, he transports us into familiar moments where atmosphere and mood dominate.

Exhibition on from May 9-25.

Wall Space Gallery is pleased to present Kelly Grace’s latest solo exhibition, Grace Land. Throughout this body of work, Grace focuses on the powerful act of spectatorship and the spaces of imagination and escapism that open up to us in a darkened theatre. Grace Land celebrates the immersive act of viewing and the complex dynamics of seeing and being seen through painted, cinematic worlds infused with vintage culture.

Exhibition on from May 9-25.

'hope has its hush' depicts the beauty and peace found in Saskatchewan’s landscape, while entreating us to consider our responsibility to the land.

Exhibition on from May 23-June 23.

Barry Ace is a practicing visual artist and currently lives in Ottawa. He is a debendaagzijig (citizen) of M’Chigeeng First Nation, Odawa Mnis (Manitoulin Island), Ontario, Canada. Ace’s work embraces the impact of the digital age and how it exponentially transforms and infuses Anishinaabeg culture (and other global cultures) with new technologies and new ways of communicating. His work attempts to harness and bridge the precipice between historical and contemporary knowledge, art, and power, while maintaining a distinct Anishinaabeg aesthetic connecting generations.

Exhibition on from May 21-June 29.

Kostuik Gallery presents a selection of new artworks by our Gallery Artists. More details to follow.

Exhibition on from May 24-August 25.

There Have Been Developments, features new abstract paintings by Alexandra Flood. These works delve into the intricate collective psychology experienced during our dizzying time in human history. 

These paintings explore a nonlinear deconstruction of the narratives we are playing out and have witnessed- The news cycles, blockbuster movies, pop music of the MTV 80s, the dial-up 90s, and the socially connected world of the 21st Century. 

Key to this exploration is Flood’s dedically spirited approach to painting. She uses bold movements and gestures like a rock band uses amplifiers at Lalapalooza. It is as if, Flood’s mark-making is akin to that music festival frontman, and instead of belting out lyrics, she’s letting us into her internal monologue while painting. She is asking, “How did we get here?”.

Exhibition on from May 19-July 14.

On Display Thursday, May 2nd to Saturday, May 25th.

Gabi Trinkaus’ technique of collage work is inspired by her preoccupation with questions of lifestyle media’s “wish producing dreamland” and turns the idea into its material form of an artwork.

Exhibition on from May 2-25.

Wall Space Gallery is pleased to present Kelly Grace’s latest solo exhibition, Grace Land. Throughout this body of work, Grace focuses on the powerful act of spectatorship and the spaces of imagination and escapism that open up to us in a darkened theatre. Grace Land celebrates the immersive act of viewing and the complex dynamics of seeing and being seen through painted, cinematic worlds infused with vintage culture.

Exhibition on from May 9-25.

Wall Space Gallery is proud to present the latest body of watercolours by Canadian landscape painter, David Lidbetter. Lidbetter captures the quiet isolation of the Canadian wilderness. Drawing inspiration from the Ottawa-Gatineau region, he transports us into familiar moments where atmosphere and mood dominate.

Exhibition on from May 9-25.

On Display Thursday, May 2nd to Saturday, May 25th.

In Weisman’s sculptures, the viewer is not asked to be mere spectator.  Instead, the sculptures transform the viewer from spectator to participant – you can feel the artist’s hand upon the sculptures – in an invitation to touch them.

Exhibition on from May 2-25.

TrépanierBaer is pleased to announce Michael Smith will be the subject of a solo exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick, titled Michael Smith: Sea of Change. 

Montreal-based painter Michael Smith is known for his fluid and impasto surfaces as well as his ability to strike a poetic balance between representation and abstraction. Inspired by art history as well as historic and current events, Smith pulls from various sources to create his energetic landscapes and seascapes. J.M.W. Turner’s The Fountain of Indolence, George Chambers’s depictions of 19th-century Arctic expeditions, and Jean Paul Riopelle’s palette knife abstractions continually shape Smith’s understanding of landscape painting, while historically focused projects push the boundaries of his subject matter.

Exhibition on from May 25-November 7.

Etienne Zack‘s inaugural solo show with Michael Gibson Gallery is a moving visual experience.  His work defies categorization where his intensely detailed canvases are both abstract and representational.  Described in the past as mind landscapes, complex stage sets or mosaics of dreamlike abandon, the environments that he creates push the parameters of what constitutes painting.  With this new body of work, Zack merges traditional materials, text, language and photo transfers to paint the process of his thinking.

Exhibition on from April 12-May 25.

Feheley Fine Arts is excited to announce the upcoming solo exhibition of Ohotaq Mikkigak, opening May 25th. Ohotaq Mikkigak (1936-2014) began his artistic journey during the early stages of the co-op print program in Cape Dorset (Kinngait). While his debut print, ‘Eskimo Fox Trapper’ emerged in 1961, Mikkigak’s consistent engagement with drawing began upon his retirement as a caretaker at the Peter Pitseolak School in Kinngait in 1999.

Exhibition on from May 25-June 15.

This exhibition focuses on the diversity and beauty that Knowles was able to capture of the prairies of Saskatchewan and beyond. She is celebrated for her unique perspective on the land. Her works transcend time and she remained true to her calling through a time where landscape painting wasn’t “cool”. Now, we celebrate the memory of a Canadian art legend that challenged herself through painting what was so raw and true to her soul - Landscape.

Exhibition on from May 4-29.

Galerie Elca London’s survey exhibition of sculpture and works on paper exploring the importance and significance of birds in Inuit culture will be closing on Thursday, May 30th.

Exhibition on from April 25-May 30.

Printmaker by Takao Tanabe at Madrona Gallery will be closing on Saturday, June 1st. The exhibition features a selection of handmade original woodblock and lithograph prints completed between 1980 and 2009.

Exhibition on from May 18-June 1.

TrépanierBaer is thrilled to present Romantic Gestures by Jen Aitken, the artist’s inaugural solo exhibition at the gallery. Widely known for her cast-concrete sculptures, in which stacked and cantilevered architectonic forms seem to morph from different viewpoints, Romantic Gestures features the artist’s most recent work titled Palaces, a series of small scale sculptures, and their accompanying drawings. These immobile geometric configurations are activated by the viewer’s movements around them.

Exhibition on from April 25-June 1.

This exhibition brings together two giants of the Canadian Art world, the legendary art dealers Carmen Lamanna and Av Isaacs. Showcasing their intense and passionate attitudes towards art, this group of works highlights the various modes of art-making that flourished side-by-side, shaping the landscape of Canadian Art in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Exhibition on from March 9-June 1.

The works exhibited in Wendy Toogood: Narratives cover a forty-year time frame. The earliest works are abstract, or nonobjective, and they explore the use of various fabrics without any recognizable imagery. At this time, Wendy had become aware of a wide variety of new and exotic fabrics made with natural and synthetic fibres.Her collection of artifacts brought back from Mexico were the inspiration for the Mexican works such as coconut masks, hand carved figures from Oaxaca, dough heads made for the special Day of the Dead bread, Milagros, paper mâché dolls and skeletons, ceramics and various other items Toogood owns.

Exhibition on from June 1-19.

It’s that time of year! The 2024 summer show is approaching and we have a stellar duo lined up with celebrated artists Rick Bond and Christina Clarke. It’s hard to believe but Rick is celebrating 25 years painting with the Hambleton Galleries! It’s quite an accomplishment and he’ll be here live-painting for the event so we hope you’ll come celebrate with us. Christina will be painting as well and if you haven’t met her yet you really need to. Not only is she a wonderful human but she’s a phenomenal artist! I’m excited to show you what she’s painted for us.

Exhibition on from June 1-15.

Lullaby of Birdland includes pieces depicting people that Sandra Brewster encountered on various city streets. She associates being in a space and taking in the surroundings with the freedom of flight that birds embody.

Exhibition on from May 2-June 8.

Nicholas Metivier Gallery is thrilled to announce Rare Earth, an exhibition of new photographs by Edward Burtynsky on view from May 11th through June 8th. Following Burtynsky’s acclaimed retrospective, BURTYNSKY: Extraction/Abstraction, at Saatchi Gallery in London, UK, Rare Earth celebrates this major milestone in Burtynsky’s 40+ career with newly released photographs from projects completed in recent years.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 8.

Nicholas Metivier Gallery is delighted to announce Snapshot, an exhibition of works on paper by Ben Reeves. Snapshot is Reeves’ third solo exhibition at the gallery. In Snapshot, Ben Reeves focuses on the fleeting moments of everyday life. Reeves captures these passing images on his iPhone, heightening the sense of immediacy that they convey: the shadow of a streetlight cast on a wall at sundown, a bush of hydrangeas spilling over in full bloom, the beam of floodlights on a soccer pitch at night. Everywhere, Reeves is drawn to the quality of light. He carefully draws viewers into the atmosphere of his paintings by letting it filter across his work.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 8.

Shadow of the Hollow is a series of tactile meditations on the poiesis of caves and stalagmite formations. Playfully idolizing the hidden bodies of earth with bronze and graphite, Taal immortalizes its darkest and most shadowy forms.

Exhibition on from April 26-June 8.

On Display Thursday, June 6th to Friday, June 28th.

Mira Godard Gallery will be closing “The West Wind” an exhibition of new woodblock prints by RICHARD YORK. A catalogue published by Mira Godard Gallery is available for purchase.

up front w/ ROBIN ARSENEAULT features seven dynamic clusters of plates, intimate in nature, with gestural mark-making in black underglaze and gold lustre. These surfaces are adorned with suggestive and playful imagery and are rooted in Arseneault’s penchant for drawing and her intuitive consideration of materiality.

Exhibition on from April 26-June 8.

The ephemeral beauty of flowers inspired Pat Service to create her own series of still life paintings in the 1990’s. This series demonstrates her unique approach to the canvas,  and a  distinctive style recognizable in all her work— light and expressive brushstrokes, attention to colour, and a masterful sense of space and perspective.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 9.

Aron Hill’s distinctive contemporary vision and style—their own unique approach to minimalist painting has taken another inspired turn. Known for their use of bold colours and clean graphic form, Hill’s recent compositions have found fresh inspiration in exploring a narrative that echoes their personal story.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 9.

Stephen Bulger Gallery is pleased to present Nocturnal Botanical, our third solo exhibition of work by Sara Angelucci. The exhibition brings together two ongoing companion bodies of work, Nocturnal Botanical Ontario and Bella di Notte, for the first time.

Exhibition on from May 4-June 15.

Guthrie Gloag returns with his fifth solo exhibition at Madrona Gallery. Bringing a unique persona to each piece he creates, Gloag's driftwood sculptures are held in collections around the world. Often touching on the theme of endangered or extinct species, Gloag's work calls attention to the way we interact with the world and wildlife around us. Artist will be in attendance at the opening reception.

Exhibition on from June 15-June 29.

Olga Korper Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by celebrated artist Lois Andison.

Exhibition on from June 15-July 20.

VIVIANEART is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by Tyler Bright Hilton that amplify his investigations into imagined realities and the limits of control. Expanding on the disorienting sensibilities of his earlier work, the singular moments Hilton represents reveal glimpses of a world unsettling, ill-omened and uncomfortably recognizable. Inclusive of etchings, an animated short and preparatory materials (sketchbooks, plates, trial proofs), this exhibition explores Hilton’s elliptical process of imagery conception, technical experimentation and material execution.

Exhibition on from May 10-June 16.

The works exhibited in Wendy Toogood: Narratives cover a forty-year time frame. The earliest works are abstract, or nonobjective, and they explore the use of various fabrics without any recognizable imagery. At this time, Wendy had become aware of a wide variety of new and exotic fabrics made with natural and synthetic fibres.Her collection of artifacts brought back from Mexico were the inspiration for the Mexican works such as coconut masks, hand carved figures from Oaxaca, dough heads made for the special Day of the Dead bread, Milagros, papier mâché dolls and skeletons, ceramics and various other items Toogood owns.

Exhibition on from June 1-19.

Herringer Kiss Gallery presents Angela Grossmann: New Work.

This exhibition will run from May 18th to June 22nd.

Newzones is thrilled to announce you didn’t have to do that but thankyou, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary painter, Jack Bishop. The exhibit will close on Saturday, June 22. Highlighting a shift in subject matter and conceptual exploration, Bishop’s newest body of work focuses on flowers and their associated symbolism. Although the exhibition features a change in subject, Bishop continues his material exploration of florescent colours and iridescent paints which have become signature of his work, while also seeing the introduction of thick impasto to the canvas.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 22.

Newzones is thrilled to announce Momentum, a solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary colour-field painter, Jonathan Forrest. The exhibition will close on Saturday, June 22nd. Featuring new large-scale works painted in early 2024, Momentum focuses on Forrest’s ongoing interest in colour, paint application and touch. It additionally explores Forrest’s ongoing conversation with his own formative years developing as a painter, and with the artists who offered insights along the way. Forrest was introduced to abstraction by artist and teacher Robert Christie in the early 1980s. Through Christie, he was exposed to artists’ work such as Canadian painter Jack Bush and closer to home, Saskatoon painter William Perehudoff, as well as Christie’s own work. This exposure imprinted on the young artists and the introduction of colour, scale, and paint process formed the groundwork for his later developments and explorations.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 22.

'hope has its hush' depicts the beauty and peace found in Saskatchewan’s landscape, while entreating us to consider our responsibility to the land. 

Exhibition on from May 23-June 23.

Møhl’s work is a unique marriage of classical Venetian technique with a clear Scandinavian aesthetic. His work is testimony to his considerable skill and interest in traditional technique and craftsmanship. At the same time he also explores innovative options with glass. He uses a traditional process, creating a mosaic of glass that is picked up with a gather of hot molten glass and then blown into shape. The blowing process stretches the mosaic into intricate patterns on the glass. While this technique is traditional, the patterns he creates express a contemporary aesthetic.

Exhibition on from May 11-June 29.