Wednesday Group Abstraction 2018

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Bill Porteous, "Wednesday Group Abstraction, 2018,"

Opening night is December 7th, 7-10 PM.

The Wednesday Art Group is presenting a show of new works at the Bill Porteous Studio Gallery.

The Wednesday Art Group originated 22 years ago with Victoria artist and art instructor, Bill Porteous. Bill’s goal was to provide an opportunity for working artists exploring abstraction to meet weekly to share and discuss their work. Under Bill’s mentorship, members of the group provide each other with encouragement, support and critical feedback. While the creative and professional development of each artist is an important aspect of the group’s function, the discourse regarding materials and methodologies used by each artist and the impact they have on the work is equally valuable.

The longevity and continuity of the group has enabled participating members to review each other’s work over a significant length of time. This has allowed members to develop a language and context for reviewing and commenting on the work. It has also nurtured a trusting and intimate dialogue that supports each artist through the inevitable highs and lows of art making.

With Bill’s guidance, discussions place the work of the group into a global context, especially that of the contemporary art world. The members of the Wednesday Art Group hold annual art shows to share their work with friends, patrons and the public.