From Sept. 7 to Oct. 1, the Kariton Art Gallery will be hosting “Kaleidoscopic,” a new exhibition by four local artists that promises to create an explosive dream world of colour.
Artist Meghan Spence’s practice is firmly centred in British Columbia; originally from the Okanagan and now a coastal transplant, themes of nature and our climate’s future run throughout her current works. Texture and time are also key elements of her paintings.
Beth Stewart, began painting after doing post-conflict research in Northern Uganda, and uses her work to reflect on issues from her academic and her personal life. Her creative process is shaped by reflection, discomfort, and acceptance, and her pieces are often impermanent, vulnerable to being painted over or sanded away as the artist’s relationship to the idea behind a given piece changes.
Erin Caskey’s unique practice involves using found objects to create her paintings, and incorporating them into the final works. She uses mainly primary colours to create grounded, accessible abstractions, and is focused on process.
UFV alumni Tara Faulks is focused on the interplay of colour and texture and draws from a variety of influences to form her own creative ethos.
The opening reception will be held at the Kariton Art Gallery (2387 Ware St.) on Sept. 7 from 6 – 8 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come talk to the artists then, or return for a series of informal talks throughout the run of the exhibit, where they will also be able to watch the artists paint. Erin Caskey will be at the Kariton on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Beth Stewart on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; and Meghan Spence on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1 – 4 p.m.
The Kariton is free to visit and open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. There is a new exhibit every month.
Poster: Rene Campbell
