Birds are central to Lex Alfred Hedley’s life. They offer an easily accessible link to nature that is contemplative and restorative.
On Thursday (April 4) at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Thursday Artist Talk speaker series at the Surrey Art Gallery, this renowned Vancouver-based watercolour artist and new author will share his artworks and an excerpt from his first book.
With a slide show and several original works, Hedley – who works in a contemporary realist style – will show why he considers watercolour to be unsurpassed for rendering the sheen and softness of bird plumage. Hedley’s latest venture – telling the story of an artist’s year-long journey through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest – will be expressed through a short video and a reading from the manuscript of his book.
Admission is to the talk is free.
Hedley misspent his youngest days on his bike in the New Zealand countryside looking for birds and their nests. His passion for birds emerged with the discovery of an ability to sketch and paint them. He has also lived in Europe and now in North America, continuing to develop his abilities with brush and paint. With over twenty years’ experience exploring North American birds and landscapes, Hedley has developed a more complete understanding of the natural world in our lives.
There will be time for questions and conversation during and following the talk. The event concludes by 9 p.m. Refreshments are provided. This event is presented by the Surrey Art Gallery Association in partnership with the Surrey Art Gallery, and with support from the Arts Council of Surrey.
Surrey Art Gallery is located at 13750 88 Ave. Phone 604-501-5566 or check www.surrey.ca/arts for further details.
