Thursday, 26 June 2014
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Quirky Characters, the Folksy Show!
Please join us Friday May 30th at 6pm for the opening reception of this show dedicated to Quirky Characters.
Featuring paintings by Bev Whalen, metal sculpture by creative team Steve Veinot and Nikki Allen and wooden folk art by Jim Tracey.
Show continues until July 6th.
Jim Tracey's quirky sense of humour and love of bright colour is what brings life to each one of his creation. Incorporating reclaimed wood from old barns and driftwood from local beaches, Jim's work often seems to tell a story. His creations vary from small functional pieces such as birdhouses, 3-dimensional framed wall hangings and small tabletop carvings, to eight-foot high funky birds that belong outside in your garden.
Scraps of wood, iron, glass, leather, silverware and other collectibles are brought to life by the imaginations of Steve Veinot and his partner Nikki Allen. Each piece is constructed from various recycled materials; pieces of our heritage that have been left behind by time have been salvaged and re-imagined into one of a kind whimsical “Pieces of the Past” sculptures.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Bev Whalen is a self taught artist. As a child her passion was drawing, but she gave it up soon after high school to get married and start a family. It wasn't until moving from Halifax to the west end of the Annapolis Valley, two and a half years ago, that she began painting again. To her surprise local galleries were interested in her work and it wasn't long before she sold her first creation, a painting of a dog wearing a dress. Today, Bev paints daily working in acrylics, creating whimsical and often humorous pieces inspired by her dreams, people and animals in her life.
Show continues until July 6th.
Jim Tracey's quirky sense of humour and love of bright colour is what brings life to each one of his creation. Incorporating reclaimed wood from old barns and driftwood from local beaches, Jim's work often seems to tell a story. His creations vary from small functional pieces such as birdhouses, 3-dimensional framed wall hangings and small tabletop carvings, to eight-foot high funky birds that belong outside in your garden.
Scraps of wood, iron, glass, leather, silverware and other collectibles are brought to life by the imaginations of Steve Veinot and his partner Nikki Allen. Each piece is constructed from various recycled materials; pieces of our heritage that have been left behind by time have been salvaged and re-imagined into one of a kind whimsical “Pieces of the Past” sculptures.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Bev Whalen is a self taught artist. As a child her passion was drawing, but she gave it up soon after high school to get married and start a family. It wasn't until moving from Halifax to the west end of the Annapolis Valley, two and a half years ago, that she began painting again. To her surprise local galleries were interested in her work and it wasn't long before she sold her first creation, a painting of a dog wearing a dress. Today, Bev paints daily working in acrylics, creating whimsical and often humorous pieces inspired by her dreams, people and animals in her life.
The Bread Gallery, 7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn, Hants Co., NS
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Meet the Artists!
Join us in the gallery as HCAC artists discuss their work and demonstrate their craft as a part of the 3rd annual Hants County Arts Council Group Showcase; featuring the work of over 20 members. Showcase continues until March 30th.
Saturday March 15th, 10am - 2pm, abstract painter Brian Fraser and wood carver Andrew Harvie.
Saturday March 22nd, 10am - 2pm, painters Liz Robinson & Carol Morrison, and folk artist Jim Tracey.Saturday March 15th, 10am - 2pm, abstract painter Brian Fraser and wood carver Andrew Harvie.
The Bread Gallery, 7778 Highway #14, Brooklyn, Hants County
Open Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Friday, 21 February 2014
Opening Night for the HCAC Group Showcase, Feb 15th, 2014
Featuring work by: Sandra Aucoin, William Cooper, Carlos Da Rosa, Claudia Dobson, Jaki Durocher, Brian Fraser, Terrie Greencorn, Andrew Harvie , Karen Harvie, G.A. Jank, Robin Jones, Dawn Josey, Diane Lamonthe, Rose Marie MacDonald,Kelly Mitchelmore, Carol Morrison, Tacha Reed, Liz Robinson, Sue Robinson, Cara Sawka, and Jim Tracey.
Hants County Arts Council Annual Group Showcase, February 15th - March 30th, 2014
Annual Group Showcase for the Hants County Arts Council.
February 15th - March 30th 2014
Participating Artists:
Sandra Aucoin
William Cooper
Carlos Da Rosa
Claudia Dobson
Jaki Durocher
Brian Fraser
Terrie Greencorn
Andrew Harvie
Karen Harvie
G.A. Jank
Robin Jones
Dawn Josey
Diane Lamonthe
Rose Marie MacDonald
Kelly Mitchelmore
Carol Morrison
Tacha Reed
Liz Robinson
Sue Robinson
Cara Sawka
Jim Tracey
Please visit www.hantscountyarts.blogsp
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)