DAILY VISUALS

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-08T01:46:00.001-08:00

"Mayan Artifact", Alice Switzer

This piece is part of an ongoing study of historic and cultural styles and forms using handbuilt methods.
"Mayan Artifact" is also part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-07T01:58:00.000-08:00

"Alberta Vistas: Barn", John Robertson

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-06T01:52:00.000-08:00

"Male Torso", Keith Turnbull

Turnbull says, "My goal is to creat figurative sculptures that portray people in all their diversity...I especially like to work from live models who are representative of the diversity of population, and who themselves are interesting people who enjoy the creative atmosphere of the sculpture studio."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-05T01:49:00.000-08:00

"Dialogue in Black and White", Deborah Williams

Williams describes her process this way: "I am inspired by the natural creation around me. It invokes an ancient primordial sense of antiquity along with newness of life that never ceases to amaze me. And so I create works of art with this in mind. Creating this book has brought me great joy."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-04T01:47:00.000-08:00

"Interlace Wall Pillow", Paula Cooley

Cooley says: " My Interlace pieces have a number of influences including illuminated manuscripts, Islamic tiles, Art Nouveau, and Celtic knotwork."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-03T01:44:00.001-08:00

"Lidded Jar", Joe Reid

Of his work, Reid says, "...I am inspired by the shapes and textures found in my own yard and across the countryside. The ridges and patterns of cultivated fields, the sharp angles of the machines that work them, the granaries that hold the crops, the farming lifestyle shapes my work."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-02T01:39:00.002-08:00

"Drinking Vessels", Bab Barclay

Of this work, Barclay says: "Influential in this work are Friendship Goblets (one ring for friendship, two for weddings)."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-03-01T13:35:00.000-08:00

"Inhale" and "Exhale", Astrid Kruse

Visual Arts Alberta unveils the juried travelling exhibition, Alberta In A Box: Wide Open tonight, March 1 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Join us for a celebration of this whimsical collection of ceramics from 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association who were challenged to create work that would fit into a 6" cube. The show runs in both galleries until April 14. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4. We are closed April 6 & 7 for the Easter holiday.

Coming Up Next: Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

2012-02-26T00:30:00.005-08:00

"Memory Box", Shirley Rogozinsky

Visual Arts Alberta unveils the juried travelling exhibition, Alberta In A Box: Wide Open on Thursday night, March 1 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Join us for a first look at this whimsical collection of ceramics from 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association who were challenged to create work that would fit into a 6" cube. The show runs in both galleries until April 14.

Ricardo Copado & Daniel Evans

2012-02-24T01:48:00.000-08:00

Last chance to see surreal paintings by Ricardo Copado and large scale, figurative drawings by Daniel Evans. The show comes down on February 25th.

The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open from Wed.-Fri: 10-4 pm and Sat.: 12-4 pm.

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-23T01:47:00.000-08:00

"Dreams in Blue", 2 of 4, oil on canvas

"Travelling Within Dreams" is a series of artistic works by Ricardo Copado that depict imaginary worlds existing in a parallel dimension. These surreal scenes are inspired by both nature and other realistic elements taken to the limits of fantasy. The intrigue and mystery of the supernatural realm draws in the viewer and eventually, one begins to examine and interpret his or her own fantasies and dreams.

"Travelling Within Dreams" runs concurrently with "Body/Language", a series of large scale, figurative drawings by artist Daniel Evans from January 26 until February 25. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open from Wed.-Fri: 10-4 pm and Sat.: 12-4 pm.

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-22T11:35:00.000-08:00

"Body/Language" is an ongoing series exploring the archetypal story of the Star-Crossed Lovers. Artist Daniel Evans describes his work this way: "Communicating the story through body language alone, the work uses the sensuality of figure drawing to investigate the narrative's themes of passion, loss, transgression, and dependence."

"Body/Language" runs concurrently with "Travelling Within Dreams", a series of surreal paintings by artist Ricardo Copado until February 25. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open from Wed.-Fri: 10-4 pm and Sat.:12-4 pm.

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-21T01:46:00.000-08:00

"Towards Fildas Intaria", oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-20T11:33:00.000-08:00

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-19T01:45:00.000-08:00

"Dreams in Blue", 4 of 4, oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-18T11:32:00.000-08:00

"Clutch (Peek-a-Boo)", graphite on paper

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-17T01:42:00.000-08:00

"Surrendering the Stars in Cantaloupe Village", oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-16T01:28:00.000-08:00

"Wake (Ayin)", graphite and ink on paper

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-15T01:44:00.000-08:00

"The Shipping", oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-14T01:24:00.000-08:00

"Turnaway", 1 of 2, acrylic, conte, varnish and enamel on MDF

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-13T01:41:00.000-08:00

"Dreams in Blue", 3 of 4, oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-12T01:50:00.000-08:00

"Wake (Wav)", graphite and ink on paper

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-11T01:41:00.000-08:00

"Dreams in Blue", 1 of 4, oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-10T01:48:00.000-08:00

"Wake (Resh)", graphite and ink on paper

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-09T01:40:00.000-08:00

"Leonora's Laundry", oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-08T01:46:00.000-08:00

Daniel Evans, Body/Language

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-07T01:38:00.000-08:00


"Wandering Tree", oil on canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-02-06T01:43:00.000-08:00

"Turnaway", 2 of 2, acrylic, conte, varnish and enamel on MDF

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-05T01:36:00.000-08:00

"The Leaf Factory", oil on canvas

Daniel Evans (Wake.Ayin, Wake.Wav and Wake.Resh)

2012-02-03T13:24:00.000-08:00

Daniel Evans
Wake.Ayin 72 x 48"
Wake. Wav 72 x 36"
Wake Resh 72 x 48"
all graphite & ink on paper

Gallery B, Visual Arts Alberta gallery until February 25th, 2012

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-02-01T01:01:00.000-08:00

"Finding Freedom", Oil on Canvas

Daniel Evans "Body/Language"

2012-01-31T01:06:00.000-08:00

"Wake: Ayin", Graphite on Paper

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-01-30T01:58:00.000-08:00

"The Curse", Oil on Canvas

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-01-28T01:52:00.000-08:00

"Dream I", Oil on Canvas

Opening Night at Copado + Evans

2012-01-27T10:51:00.000-08:00

Ricardo Copado, Opening Night

A smashing time was had by all at the opening for Ricardo Copado's "Travelling Within Dreams" and Daniel Evans' "Body/Language". Thanks to all the members of the Edmonton art community who joined us along with family and friends of the artists! Congratulations Ricardo and Daniel!

The shows run concurrently in the Visual Arts Alberta Gallery until Feb. 25. The gallery will be closed on Feb. 18 for Family Day, but otherwise is open Wed.-Fri. from 10-4 pm and Sat. from 12-4 pm. Drop by and check out what's hanging on our walls.

Ricardo Copado "Travelling Within Dreams"

2012-01-25T02:36:00.000-08:00

"Dreams in Blue" (1 of 4), 12" x 12", Oil on Canvas

"Travelling Within Dreams" is a series of artistic works by Ricardo Copado that depict imaginary worlds existing in a parallel dimension. These surreal scenes are inspired by both nature and other realistic elements taken to the limits of fantasy. The intrigue and mystery of the supernatural realm draws in the viewer and eventually, one begins to examine and interpret his or her own fantasies and dreams.

"Travelling Within Dreams" runs concurrently with "Body/Language", a series of large scale, figurative drawings by artist Daniel Evans from January 26 until February 25. Join us for opening night on Thursday, January 25 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open from Wed.-Fri: 10-4 pm and Sat.:12-4 pm. The gallery is closed Feb.18 for Family Day.

New exhibition at Visual Arts Alberta Gallery

2012-01-24T14:20:00.000-08:00

New work by Ricardo Copado and Daniel Evans!
“Travelling Within Dreams”, paintings by Ricardo Copado in Gallery A, is a series of works that depict imaginary worlds existing in a parallel dimension. These surreal scenes, inspired by nature and other realistic elements, depict a variety of unexpected juxtapositions that capture the viewer’s interest.
In Gallery B, “Body/Language” is a series of large scale drawings by Daniel Evans, exploring the archetypal story of star-crossed lovers. The work uses the sensuality of figure drawing to investigate narrative themes of passion, loss, transgression, and dependence.

The exhibition runs from January 26 to February 25, 2012, with the opening reception on Thursday, January 26 from 7:00-9:30 pm. The VAA Gallery is open from Wed-Fri: 10-4 pm and Sat: 12-4 pm. The gallery will be closed on Feb. 18 for Family Day.

Pictographs and Perceptions: Seka Owen and Anne Marie Resta

2012-01-20T00:05:00.000-08:00