HAYDEN MENZIES
SEPTEMBER 5TH to OCTOBER 1ST 2008
VERNISSAGE : FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH
7:30PM – 10:30PM
ARTGUISE GALLERY 590 BANK ST. OTTAWA ONTARIO CANADA
Artguise Gallery is pleased to welcome the return of Toronto based painter Hayden Menzies. Hayden’s new body of work is a natural continuation of the themes, palette and execution of his first showing at Artguise. The narrative in this new series encompasses imagery that is all at once bizarre, playful and titillating. Each composition transmits a surreal language swirling with pastel tonalities and inhabited by carnival-like curiosities. Though the figures existing within their canvas realms are fantastical, there is a multi layering of materials that succeed in constructing a tangible sense of place for them to exist in. Based on the success of Hayden’s first solo show at Artguise we are anticipating great things from the artist in his second Artguise exhibit. Please join us opening night when the artist shall be in attendance. All are welcome.
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR A VIDEO PREVIEW OF HAYDEN’S NEW WORKS :
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THE MATTER : PATRICK THOMPSON
THE MATTER
New Works by
PATRICK THOMPSON
August 8th to September 3rd 2008
Vernissage : Friday August 8th 2008 7:30PM – 10:30PM
with Opening Night Ambiance by DJ BEN (Aloha)
ARTGUISE GALLERY 590 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Artguise Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of “The Matter”, an exhibit by alumni painter Patrick Thompson, currently residing in Nelson British Columbia. Pat’s new works in “THE MATTER” series are created in a free flowing dynamic spirit. His imagery sharpens in definition as layers are added and detail is refined; juxtaposing the dreamy non literal with realistic punctuations. Pat has long employed a strikingly vivid colour palette that is once again evident in this new series. Through his process Pat explores cerebral themes which evoke of the viewer a myriad of interpretations. The new collection is a continuation of his evolving process of stripping down image to become a more painterly and abstracted representation of his vision. The painter’s unique works have long commanded enthralled response from visitors to the gallery. Please join us opening night when the artist shall be in attendance. All are welcome. Catering and drinks are provided courteously by our friends from anniversary-gifts.ca – the site where choosing am anniversary gift is easy!
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR A VIDEO PREVIEW OF PATRICK’S NEW WORKS :
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DEBUT by NIC DE SOCIO
Debut
new works by
Nic De Socio
July 4th to August 6th 2008
Preview : Thursday July 3rd 2008 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Vernissage : Friday July 4th 2008 7:30PM – 10:30PM
ARTGUISE GALLERY 590 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Artguise Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of “Debut”, an exhibit by emerging painter Nic De Socio. Nic’s compositions create harmony from chaos with a strikingly vivid colour palette. The artist’s pieces take shape as defined layers are built up around foundational spaces that are intentionally removed or overpainted. Through this process Nic explores the duality of balance and discordance. These vibrant paintings encourage the viewer to explore by enticing the eye to wander the painted surface. Viewers are compelled to navigate the linear segments and boundaries as they chart the architecture of colour and form. Please join us opening night when the artist shall be in attendance with this sizable body of new beautiful work. All are welcome.
ERIC McCULLY : Contemplation
CONTEMPLATION
New Works by
ERIC McCULLY
May 30th to June 25th 2008
Vernissage : Friday May 30th 2008 7:30PM – 10:30PM
ARTGUISE GALLERY 590 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Artguise Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of “Contemplation”, an exhibit by Northern Ireland transplant Eric McCully. This shall be the artist’s first solo exhibition in Canada. Eric’s dramatic scenics are rich and evocative in their mood and lighting. The painter captures breathtaking moments in time where sunlight breaks through cloud cover to reveal majestic hues at play between earth and sky. There is a dynamic blending of old world with new in his treatments; in that these new interpretations harken back to classical inspirations. The artist presents the viewer with a window unto contemplative exploration in his compositions. Please join us opening night when the artist shall be in attendance.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR A VIDEO PREVIEW OF ERIC’S NEW WORKS :
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