Dianne Bos, “Cactus Garden, Cap Roig, Spain,” 2021 (photo courtesy of the artist)
Photo Exhibition Explores Techniques Beyond Landscapes
Michael Batty, Dianne Bos, Annie Briard, John Folsom, James Holroyd, Virginia Mak and Stuart McCall all have work featured in Perception, on now through March 2 at Newzones in Calgary. Part of the 20th annual Exposure Photography Festival, the group show, which includes mostly Canadian photographers, focuses on photos that have been manipulated in some way: mixed with wax or paint; altered in the dark room, using found materials and filters to create effects; and, of course, altered digitally. The results are unpredictable and interesting. The work is partly why the festival was created in the first place, notes Bos, who was one of the festival founders 20 years ago. “One of our goals was to give photography more prominence as an art,” she says. “We also wanted to expose people to contemporary photography that explored worlds and techniques beyond more traditional landscape photography.”
Kelly Cannell, “Four Winds,” yellow cedar, anodized aluminum inlay, and hammered copper, 36" x 36" x 2" (courtesy of Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery)
Group Show Celebrates Diversity of Coast Salish Art
Cedarwood carving, glasswork, silver and copper jewelry, painting and prints — the group exhibition, Coast Salish Connections: Making It Flow celebrates the rich and diverse creativity of the Coast Salish people, the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast. Participating artists, both emerging and established, include Susan Point, Kelly Cannell, Angela Marston, Jane Marston, Luke Marston, Margaret August, lessLIE Sam and Brent Sparrow are part of the exhibition. “Woven together are the intricate ties within the Coast Salish culture as artisans illustrate their connection to land and community,” according to the gallery team. The exhibition is on view at Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery in Vancouver now through Feb. 29.
Lorna Russell, “Snowshoe Island,” 2003, watercolour on paper, 20" x 27 1/4" (photo courtesy of Art Placement)
Lorna Russell Estate Exhibition in Saskatoon
There are still a couple of days to see an exhibition of works from the estate of Lorna Russell at Art Placement in Saskatoon. Russell was a beloved Saskatoon artist who died at the age of 89 in 2023. Her career as an artist and educator spanned six decades, and her art reflects her love for nature and Saskatchewan landscapes. In addition to her studio practice, she held positions at the Saskatchewan Society for Education Through Art and the Mendel Art Gallery. Lorna Russell at Art Placement is on view until Feb. 24 and features pastel, ink, gouache, watercolour and oils. ■
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