Art lovers from Ladysmith and surrounding communities packed the Waterfront Gallery Saturday, Feb. 6, for the opening of the 2016 Ladysmith Fine Art Show.
From 7 to 9 p.m. they wondered, contemplated and puzzled over a collection of work submitted by 115 artists, listed in the show’s program. And many will return over the next three weeks to take in a show that runs until Feb. 28, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jurors John Marston, Ellen McCluskey, Grant Leier and Nixie Barton undertook the formidable task of choosing from amongst the hundreds of entries for the bi-annual show, which came from all over Vancouver Island.
“A huge thank you to all the artists who brought in extraordinary art in all mediums,” says a message from the Ladysmith Arts Council. “You challenge us with the variety and quality of your work. It delights us that the imagination continues to fuel the art experience.”
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Best in Show went to Ellen Statz, for her sculpture Quiet Movement; People’s Choice to Richard Shaw, for his sculpture Remnant.
Three Dimensional winners were: Heather Martin-McNabb, Caution to the Wind; Richard Shaw, Remnant; Brian Faubert, Buh-ombs away.
Photo/Digital: John Moore, Lantzville Beach Broach; Brandy Melville, Calming Waters; Jana Zachariou, Oneness with Nature.
Two Dimensional: Leslie Gregory Morgan, Three Moons over the Cashah; Carmon Mongeau, Still Motion; Peter Loebel, Untitled.
