On Now @ FOYER Gallery: Lesley Maddox ~ Rebecca Santry

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ON NOW AT THE FOYER GALLERY

thru May 13th

 

LESLEY MADDOX

&

REBECCA SANTRY

 

Coastal Form and Fabric

 

ceramics & abstract paintings

 

This body of work has been put together by mother and daughter artists, LESLEY MADDOX and REBECCA SANTRY, as they continue to explore new materials, techniques and styles. Whilst the processes and materials they use are very different, both are inspired by the natural world of the Pacific Northwest, in particular the relationship between the landscape and the elements that shapes this coastline through the seasons and over time.  Both artists use a limited colour palette inspired by the muted colours of the temperate rainforest and layers of mark-making to achieve depth and complexity in their work.

 



 

I have been a practising artist for 20 years with formal training in Ceramics.

Since moving to BC from the UK four years ago, I have been experimenting with 2D and exploring various media in painting and printmaking.

My ‘Blackened’ ceramics series is smoked-fired in a burn barrel using seaweed that I gather from the beach where I live on Salt Spring Island.

As the ceramic process is not immediate, I plan to work on a body of ceramic work over several weeks:

building the form, drying, burnishing, decorating the surface, drying, firing (sometimes twice), working on several pieces at once.

-- LESLEY MADDOX




 

During my early years, studying Art at Loughborough University, UK, composition was always a keen interest and a strength in my visual communication.

My work is created by designing new layouts in her sketchbook, shifting and placing various layers across a blank canvas and combining them with elements inspired by my time in nature.

 I want the viewer to evoke the same feelings I experience whilst being outdoors surrounded by the rich sights, sounds and smells nature has to offer, whether it be calming, invigorating or simply refreshing.

-- REBECCA SANTRY

 




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Call for VISUAL ART and CREATIVE WRITING Submissions

BIRDS ‘n WORDS is an exciting, collaborative, multi-disciplinary art exhibition!    


Submission Deadline: April 10, 2024       

Creation time period: May  - June 30, 2024


For more information visit:

https://birdsandwords.weebly.com/


The Birds'n Words team is grateful for support from the Squamish Arts 2024 Arts & Culture Grant.




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The Foyer Gallery is currently look for volunteers to help with art installations. We install new shows six times per year (every two months) and it takes 2-3 hours to set up.
It's a great opportunity to support arts & culture, give back to your community, meet artists and learn curating skills.
If you're interested, please contact the curator.


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