The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre welcomed the community to their latest exhibition on Thursday, October, 17
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre welcomed the community to its latest exhibition on Thursday, October, 17. The exhibition will run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 17.
Where the Wild Things Are
When you enter the exhibit you’ll be enchanted by Zuzana Riha’s “Where the Wild Things Are” work. Riha is a local Revelstoke resident and according to the director of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre Meghan Porath, folks will likely recognize Rhia’s work from around town.
“You’ll surely recognize Zuzana’s work from around Revelstoke…from her sculptural bears made out of old bike tires,” said Porath.
In her artist statement, Riha said that she is fuelled by two big loves, protecting the environment and sharing its beauty.
“You’ll often find wildlife and landscapes dancing through my creations, reflecting the world around us,” said Rhia.
Rhia referred to herself as an “undisciplined artist” and explained that while she studied at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and took numerous art courses, she believed that “true creativity can burst forth from any medium.”
You can find more of Rhia’s art on her website and Instagram.
The Lagoon
Brett Mallon is another Revelstoke-based artist featured in this autumn’s exhibition. His exhibition is entitled, “The Lagoon” and is described by Porath as capturing “the landscape and the feeling that comes with the stillness of sitting in nature.”
In his artist statement, Mallon said that his practice is “grounded in drawing and explores the possibilities of abstraction. He uses the creative process to challenge the blue meanies.”
You can find more of Mallon’s work on his website and Instagram.
I Will Take You There
Another Revelstoke artist whose work was featured is Xavier Bouchard. Porath said, “This is his first time showing his work in a gallery setting, and we are thrilled to invite you in to see this body of work.”
Originally from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Bouchard explained in his artist statement that his work has been influenced by his life experiences which include being raised by creative parents, pursuing sports like mountain biking, skiing, and running, and going through the heartbreak of a long-term relationship ending which led him back to art.
Reflecting on this journey, Bouchard said that he is “grateful [he] found the self-confidence that pushed me to take on this challenge.”
You can learn more about Bouchard’s artwork on his Instagram.
Run Salmon Run
The last Revelstoke artist featured in the exhibition is Daniel Stewart. Porath explained that this is the second time the gallery has featured Stewart’s work, and noted that his work has been featured in magazines such as Powder Magazine, which his work recently landed on the cover of the magazine.
Stewart was born and raised in Ottawa and like many in Revelstoke grew up with a passion for outdoor adventure. In his artist statement, he explained that when he first picked up a digital camera, he was “blown away with the possibilities for capturing his love of outdoor adventure and have continued to explore photographic curiosities since.
His work for this exhibit features salmon in local rivers during autumn, with 10% of the proceeds going toward the Adams River Salmon Society.
You can learn more about Stewart’s work on his website and Instagram.