Category Visual Arts

Whisper Across Time

photo - Olga Campbell (seated) takes a break from signing books at the opening of her exhibit A Whisper Across Time, which also served as a launch of her book by the same name

Olga Campbell (seated) takes a break from signing books at the opening of her exhibit A Whisper Across Time, which also served as a launch of her book by the same name. (photo by Gordon E. McCaw) The impacts of…

Heart unites artworks

photo - Claudie Azoulai, left, and Nicole Schouela. Their work comprises the exhibit Heart to Heart, which is at the Zack Gallery until Nov. 9

Claudie Azoulai, left, and Nicole Schouela. Their work comprises the exhibit Heart to Heart, which is at the Zack Gallery until Nov. 9. (photo from the artists) The latest show at the Zack Gallery, Heart to Heart, presents the work…

New Hornby art centre

photo - Rae Maté is one of the many artists who have donated work to the fundraiser for a Hornby Island gallery

Rae Maté is one of the many artists who have donated work to the fundraiser for a Hornby Island gallery. (photo from Rae Maté) Hornby Island, in Georgia Straight, is known for its natural beauty. It is no surprise that…

Divine Sparks at the Zack

photo - Barbara Heller’s exhibit, Divine Sparks, is at the Zack Gallery until Oct. 8

Barbara Heller’s exhibit, Divine Sparks, is at the Zack Gallery until Oct. 8. (photo by Olga Livshin) Barbara Heller’s new solo show at the Zack Gallery, Divine Sparks, could be divided into three distinct themes, each one representative of a…

Shoes with celebrity appeal

photo - Stuart Weitzman built up his father’s business into an empire

Stuart Weitzman built up his father’s business into an empire. (photo by Phillip Pessar) There are so many styles of women’s shoes, including the stiletto, platform, wedge, kitten, sling backs, peep toe, mule or sneakers. Unlike our favourite outfits, the…

Exhibit celebrates life

photo - The paintings of Frank Levine are on display at the Zack Gallery until Aug. 31 in a shared show, called Celebration, with Melanie Fogell

The paintings of Frank Levine are on display at the Zack Gallery until Aug. 31 in a shared show, called Celebration, with Melanie Fogell. (photo by Olga Livshin) The latest show at the Zack Gallery, Celebration, showcases two artists, Melanie Fogell…

Tikkun olam through photos

photo - With his photos, Liron Gertsman hopes to raise awareness of environmental issues

With his photos, Liron Gertsman hopes to raise awareness of environmental issues. (photo by Liron Gertsman) Recent Vancouver high school graduate and award-winning photographer Liron Gertsman is heading to the University of British Columbia to study biology. His main passion…

Eclectic mix of art and artists

image - Artist Paula Mines combines photography and abstract work whenever possible. This image by Mines is part of the current group exhibit now on display at the Peretz Centre until July 22

Artist Paula Mines combines photography and abstract work whenever possible. This image by Mines is part of the current group exhibit now on display at the Peretz Centre until July 22. The current art show at the Peretz Centre for…

Art reflects constant change

photo - Carly Belzberg’s solo show is at Zack Gallery until Aug. 3

Carly Belzberg’s solo show is at Zack Gallery until Aug. 3. (photo by Nathan Garfinkel) Carly Belzberg is a Zen practitioner, and her art reflects her beliefs. Her solo show at the Zack Gallery – The Spirit of Cloud, The…

Encounters with the divine

photo - Barbara Pelman speaks at the opening of the exhibit Encounters, which is at Congregation Emanu-El in Victoria this summer

Barbara Pelman speaks at the opening of the exhibit Encounters, which is at Congregation Emanu-El in Victoria this summer. (photo by Frances Aknai) On June 3, the exhibit Encounters opened at Congregation Emanu-El in Victoria. It is the culmination of…