Three local artists will exhibit their work together for the first time, beginning today at the Peal Ellis Gallery in Comox.
People, Places and Stories features artwork by Marilyn Timms, Brian Buckrell and Carey Anderson.
Timms is a well-known figure in the arts community here in the Comox Valley after having owned a retail art gallery on Fifth Street in Courtenay for eight years, along with her involvement in Rotary and as a member of the board of the B.C. Arts Council.
She is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Society of Canadian Artists, winning many awards nationally and internationally, and her work appears in many magazines and books about art and artists.
“Devoting my life to painting has been my personal miracle,” Timms says. “My focus for many years was in honing my craft by learning skills from other artists, whereas the last decade has been devoted to finding my own voice as an artist as I search to add meaning to what I do.
“Several of the works in this exhibition tell my personal stories, presenting an undercurrent to the visual image. My hope is that they bring a sense of ‘I’ve been there’ to the viewer.”
To view some of her work, visit www.watermediabymarilynt.blogspot.com or www.timmsfineart.com.
Anderson has been an Islander now for eight years, represented by some 30 galleries and 24 exhibitions since 1982. He won his first art award in 1968 at age 10 during a citywide competition at the Calgary Stampede.
“My paintings are snapshots of the Comox Valley chronicling a feeling, a razed building or some intangible moment last week, but they are not photographic. It is a colourfully simple and frank recounting of what we love about here, including foibles.”
For more information, visit careyandersonart.blogspot.com.
Buckrell retired from the University of Guelph (veterinary medicine) in 2001 and relocated to Comox. He now paints full-time.
Buckrell’s paintings are reflective of his love of the outdoors, travelling, agriculture and rural communities. He has won numerous awards for both his studio and plein air paintings. He is represented by galleries on Vancouver Island, in Alberta and Ontario.
“I witness the beauty of Vancouver Island each and every day,” he comments. “From my home and studio at the Comox Harbour, from the all-season wonders of Strathcona and Mount Washington to the kayaking adventures off the West Coast. My selection for this show is about my appreciation for this wonderful place.”
Visit www.BrianBuckrell.com to view his paintings.
Join them at the Pearl Ellis Gallery this Saturday for an opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. with dessert and beverages. The Pearl Ellis is located in Comox on the lower level of 1729 Comox Ave.
The show opens today, March 9 and will run every day, including Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. until March 21.
The gallery is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free and more information can be obtained by visiting www.pearlellisgallery.com or calling the gallery at 250-339-2822 from 1 to 4 p.m.
New members are always welcome and membership fees are $20 a year. A large number of members are not artists themselves but rather are enthusiastic supporters of art. With a membership, all purchases of art at the opening reception are reduced by 10 per cent.
— Pearl Ellis Gallery
