MAY 18^TH – JUNE 5^TH, 2005 - “NATURAL WONDERS”  -  A contemporary group exhibition featuring serene abstract landscapes by Marilyn S. Mylrea, impressionistic paintings by Robert Marshall, beautiful scenery by Anees Peterman, classical realism by Mark McDermott, peaceful landscapes by Corrinne Wolcoski, calm paintings by Librado Anonuevo and tranquil photography by Joseph Tillman.


 

MAY – Welcome to a Solo Exhibition by “DINNY LANSDOWNE”

Opening Reception - Friday, May 6th, 2005   7 – 10 p.m. We are pleased to invite you to the Opening Reception of Dinny Lansdowne’s solo art exhibition.  Ms. Lansdowne’s abstracts evoke a spiritual strength and beauty with her wonderfully vivid colors.  Exhibition – May 6th, 2005 to May 15th, 2005.

APRIL - WELCOME TO “SPRINGTIME’S SPLENDOR” - April 1st to May 1st, 2005

We are pleased to invite you to the current art exhibition “Springtime’s Splendor” which is a contemporary group exhibition celebrating spring’s lush abundance with scenes of nature, landscapes, fruit, flowers and figures by local Canadian artists. There are serene landscapes, floral scenes and passionate figures by Marilyn S. Mylrea. This exhibition also has impressionistic flower paintings by Anees Peterman which wonderfully reflect the spiritual beauty of nature, and lyrical abstract landscapes by Gregg Simpson. Mr. Simpson’s work has received international recognition and he will be exhibiting in Europe this June.

This show also features classical realism with paintings of fruit by Mark McDermott. Mr. McDermott is a uniquely gifted artist with a deeply moving style. This exhibition includes beautiful sensual paintings by Robert Marshall, and tranquil photography by Joseph Tillman, as well as exquisite ceramics by Kathleen Murphy.

We hope that you will be able to visit this exhibition and look forward to seeing you.

Please note that Art Classes will be happening on Wednesday evenings, 7- 9 p.m. If you are interested, please contact the Gallery at 604-736-2450 for more information.

MARCH - “Spring Moments” -  March 1^ST to March 27^TH, 2005

We are pleased to invite you to the current exhibition “Spring Moments” featuring contemporary serene landscapes, flowers and figurative work by Marilyn S. Mylrea.  Ms. Mylrea’s recent work has focused on the beauty of nature with the development of her abstract landscape painting.

This exhibition also features unique abstracts by the First Nation’s artist Shingwaak Kwe.   As well, this show includes lyrical abstract landscapes by the renowned Canadian artist Gregg Simpson.  Mr. Simpson’s work has received international recognition, and he will be exhibiting in France and Spain this June. 

This show also displays still life classical realism by the wonderfully gifted artist Mark McDermott, vibrant blossom paintings by the creative artist William Meire and beautifully tranquil photography by Joseph Tillman, as well as elegant ceramics by Kathleen Murphy.

FEBRUARY – “Contemporary Art” February 1st to February 27th, 2005

Contemporary spiritual and sensual paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea featuring serene landscapes, flowers and figurative work, sacred and unique abstracts by Shingwaak Kwe, colorful paintings by William Meire, tranquil photography by Joseph Tillman and elegant ceramics by Kathleen Murphy.

JANUARY - “CONTEMPORARY ART” JANUARY 2, 2005 – JANUARY 30^TH, 2005  

We are pleased to invite you to the current exhibition featuring contemporary spiritual and sensual paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea including landscapes, abstracts, flowers, faces and figurative work.  Ms. Mylrea’s recent works have focused on the beauty of nature with the development of her landscape painting.  These works reflect the silent serenity of sky and water scenery.

This exhibition also features abstract mixed media work by the First Nation’s artist Janice Toulouse Shingwaak.  Ms. Shingwaak is an accomplished artist who received her M.F.A. from Concordia University in l985.  Her art has been included in numerous exhibitions including at the Burnaby Art Gallery and the Richmond Art Gallery.  She also received the very prestigious award of Native Arts Fellowship from The National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian’s Institute in New York City in 2002.  A painting entitled “From Manhattan to Menatay” dedicated to the Algonquin people of New York state was completed at the Hotel Chelsea and has inspired a group show in New York City for September, 2005.

As well, this exhibition includes beautifully tranquil photography by Joseph Tillman and exquisite, elegant ceramics by Kathleen Murphy.

DECEMBER –  “Divine Small Works”  A Group Exhibition Featuring Contemporary Art By:

Sherri Booth
William Meire
Kathleen Murphy
Marilyn S. Mylrea
Janice Toulouse Shingwaak
Gregg Simpson
Joseph Tillman

This exhibition features paintings on a variety of subject matter including landscapes, abstracts, angels, flowers and figurative work.  There are serene paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea reflecting the beauty of nature and wonderfully colorful and detailed work by William Meire.  Gregg Simpson’s paintings reflect a calm peacefulness and Janice Toulouse Shingwaak’s abstracts show a lucid fragility.  Sherri Booth’s work is exotic and Joseph Tillman’s photographs have a solemn tranquility.  Kathleen Murphy’s ceramics are elegant with soft green glazes and earthy tones.  Exhibition December 1^st to January 2, 2005.

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER - “The Spirit Of Masks” Exhibition - Welcome to the Opening Reception on October 22^nd 7- 10 p.m.

This is an exciting, contemporary group exhibition featuring masks in a variety of mediums including paintings, photographs, drawings, collages, mixed media, wood and ceramic masks.  It includes art by the following artists:

We are pleased to present the outstanding work of the acclaimed First Nation’s master carver Beau Dick. His wonderful carvings can be found in museums around the world. This exhibition includes expressive paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea, and abstracted visions by the internationally known painter Gregg Simpson. It also features the amazingly complex work of the renowned Martin Guderna, and colorful imagery by Kal Opré. As well, there is exotic photography by Sherri Booth, and raku glazed ceramic masks by Miriam Aroeste. The brilliant poet and artist Rogue Murphy is presenting shadowy dark photo-collages, and Andrew Tong’s work features captivating drawings of babies with masks. This show is on from October 22nd to November 14th, 2004.

SEPTEMBER - Contemporary spiritual and sensual paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea showing a variety of subject matter including flowers, landscapes, angels, faces and figures.  The Gallery is pleased to also present work by Guest Artists Monte Christoffersen, Gregg Simpson and Kathleen Murphy. Monte Christoffersen is a Metis artist whose paintings depict dramatic faces of First Nations’ people.  His work is powerfully profound as he captures the depth of spirit reflecting the human condition in these wonderful paintings. His work also includes famous First Nations’ people such as Sitting Bull and Red Cloud.  Gregg Simpson’s paintings are vividly colorful and unique.  Mr. Simpson has shown internationally many times and is known for his “lyric abstract” paintings and pastel drawings.  Kathleen Murphy is a ceramicist who creates beautifully refined vases and bowls.  Her glazes have subdued colors such as greens, blues, grays and blacks.  Kathleen Murphy’s work reflects a simple and exquisitely elegant style.

JULY & AUGUST - “THE SECRET GARDEN”  - Welcome to the Opening Reception on Friday, July 23^rd 7 - 10 p.m. 

The Marilyn S. Mylrea Studio Art Gallery is pleased to present Guest Artists Georgina Lohan and Gregg Simpson in an exhibition featuring contemporary paintings on nature and water sculptures.  These unique artworks create an atmosphere of peace amidst a lush garden.  Marilyn S. Mylrea’s paintings depict flowers, landscapes, water and nature in a dramatic and expressive style.  Her work focuses on the serene tranquility and sacred strength of nature.  Gregg Simpson is internationally known for his paintings and drawings, which come from the abstract Surrealist, or ‘lyric abstract’ tradition.  While in France, he developed a special fascination with the Forest of Fontainebleau which inspired this series of paintings.  Mr. Simpson is currently featured on a Bravo Television documentary entitled “A New Arcadia, The Art of Gregg Simpson”. Georgina Lohan creates beautiful water sculpture that merges the figurative with the unusual.  Working in ceramic and mixed media, imagery is created that describes a female presence, challenging conventional representations.  This exhibition will be on from July 23^rd to August 22^nd, 2004.

JUNE ^- “Contemporary Painting, Sculpture and Pottery” – Welcome to the Opening Reception – Saturday, June 18^th, 2-6 P.M.

The Marilyn S. Mylrea Studio Art Gallery is pleased to present work by Guest Artists Bruce Voyce and Kathleen Murphy.  Bruce Voyce’s sculpture is entitled “The Rebirth Series” and is an exploration of the human form. His unique figurative work reflects the power of the human spirit. Mr. Voyce’s sculptures include Spanish Alabaster stone carvings and mold making mixed media.  They are purely beautiful and depict the importance of love, healing and rebirth as central themes of the human condition.  Kathleen Murphy’s ceramic work wonderfully represents the beauty of form in a simple and eloquent manner.  Her vases and bowls show a tranquil elegance, and her colors vary from deep black to subtle shades of green and gray. Marilyn Mylrea’s contemporary paintings explore the splendor of the divine in a dramatic and expressive manner.  Her imagery includes angels, mysticism, masks, landscapes and faces. This exhibition will be on from June 18^th to July 18^th, 2004.

MAY - “Sacred Visions” May 8 - 30, 2004, Opening Reception Saturday, May 8, 2004-  2 - 8 p.m.  Unique and passionate paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea, and colourful, spiritual abstracts by Guest Artist - Derek Bollen.  Mr. Bollen is a Canadian artist living on Pender Island who specializes in dream and visionary art.  He has exhibited internationally around the world, and most recently in Los Angeles.



 

APRIL -  “Tibetan Tribute” – Contemporary paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea featuring Spiritual Art with a special tribute to the Tibetan people and culture in celebration of the Dalai Lama’s visit to Vancouver.



 

APRIL 22ND - A “Surrealistic Poetry Performance” by New York actor, poet and artist Rogue Murphy.  The piece is entitled “The Deaf Bathtub – Stories From The Blue Forest”.  The protagonist is drawn into a lucid dreamlike world where he explores subconscious truths. Over and over truths are played out viciously until he uncovers what he believes to be is the true meaning of existence.  The piece is a series of poems united into one story.  Rogue Murphy is an accomplished professional actor who has performed in many plays and movies.  He is also a wonderfully creative writer and an original gifted artist.  There will be two shows.  One will be held at 7:30 p.m and the other at 9:30 p.m.  Each performance will be one hour with an intermission in-between.  Admission to the shows is free.  Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

 

DECEMBER 20TH, 2003 – “Angelic Moments” – A Christmas Celebration featuring Angel paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea.

 

NOVEMBER 12TH, 2003 – “Spiritual and Sensual Art” – The inaugural Opening of the Marilyn S. Mylrea Studio Art Gallery featuring contemporary paintings by Marilyn S. Mylrea.