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SUMMARY:Drew Klassen\, Bloemstukken - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Klassen Statement \nGrowing up\, I used to watch my grandmother paint in her spare bedroom\, which served as her studio. Often she’d paint flowers. Sometimes\, to keep me occupied\, she would give me a small panel and a palette of dabs of oil paints (toxicity notwithstanding)\, and I’d try to paint what she was painting. She sometimes painted landscapes\, and sometimes flowers. My first oil painting was a small copy of one of her flower paintings\, signed on the back: ‘flowers\, by andrew’ in orange crayon. \nI haven’t always been a painter of flowers. At first\, I just painted what I saw around me but more recently\, I’ve appreciated the rigour and shape to the flower paintings by traditional Dutch or Flemish painters—paintings that moved away from simply depicting flowers in a plain botanical sense\, but also gave structure\, and which pointed towards a framework of abstraction. At the time\, these paintings were simply called ‘flower pieces’\, or\, in the tradition\, ‘bloemstukken.’ \nKlassen Biography \nDrew Klassen was born in Toronto\, and lived there until he was about four months old. He then settled in Winnipeg\, along with his parents. His grandmother\, a draughtsperson by profession and avid painter by inclination\, lived close by\, and usually looked after him when his parents were out for an evening\, or traveling. To keep him occupied\, she would often give him a pencil and spread out a discarded blueprint for him to draw on\, or give him a small canvas panel and a small palette of her oil paints to play with while he watched her paint. He didn’t dream a child’s dream of being an artist\, but those early years inculcated a habit of looking at things carefully\, and describing them with a pencil and imagination. \nFast forward to 1986: Klassen enrolled at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design\, in Halifax\, where he studied drawing\, sculpture\, and typography. During his studies at NSCAD\, his family urged him to take up a ‘sensible’ profession\, and eventually he enrolled at the Dalhousie University School of Architecture\, and graduated with a Master’s degree in architecture in 1992. But the year of his graduation was at the beginning of a global recession\, and architectural work was sparse\, so he returned to his first loves: painting and drawing. His current work tries to combine the two.\nKlassen currently lives and works in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. \nParking is available on the street and in the parking garage right behind the gallery. It is accessible from Murray Street and Clarence Street. Keep in mind parking is only $4 on the weekends!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/drew-klassen-bloemstukken-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Two Views On Nature by Natalie Louise & Lucie Bertrand - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Galerie Old Chelsea is pleased to present “Two Views On Nature”\, bringing together the evocative works of artists Natalie Louise and Lucie Bertrand\, each drawing inspiration from the richness and diversity of the natural world. Though their techniques and perspectives differ\, both artists share a deep reverence for nature\, translating its beauty into works that are immersive\, poetic\, and emotionally resonant. \nNatalie Louise – Wonder Captured on Canvas \nA self-taught painter from Val-des-Monts\, Natalie Louise invites viewers into serene landscapes infused with light and tranquility. Her acrylic paintings are rooted in careful observation and inspired by real places—often captured during hikes and travels. Through a close-up\, eye-level perspective\, she offers a warm\, welcoming   vision of nature that emphasizes peacefulness and authenticity. Her work gently urges us to pause\, breathe\, and take in the quiet splendour of the natural world. \nLucie Bertrand – An Exploration of Matter and Textures \nWorking in encaustic—a medium of hot wax infused with pigments—Lucie Bertrand creates textured\, multi-layered compositions that blend organic materials such as leaf-dyed paper\, metal fragments\, and aged documents. Her art is tactile and sensory\, echoing the strength and fragility of nature. Lucie’s abstract\, luminous works are as much about process as they are about form\, capturing the ever-evolving dance between materiality and transformation. \nFrom September 4 to 21\, 2025 – Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/two-views-on-nature-by-natalie-louise-lucie-bertrand-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Vanessa McKernan | Dusk and Boyd Waites | New Works Feature - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Wall Space Gallery is proud to present Vanessa McKernan’s solo exhibition Dusk. An oil painter who recently relocated from Toronto to the Ottawa Valley\, McKernan creates dreamlike\, emotionally resonant works that blur the lines between intentional thought and the subconscious. Her practice draws deeply from the garden as a recurring symbol\, exploring themes of impermanence\, intimacy\, mothering\, and the cycles of death and rebirth. Infused with personal experience\, historical references\, and intuitive imagery\, her paintings offer a poetic meditation on the complexities of the feminine psyche. \nMcKernan holds a BFA from Concordia University\, is a two-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Award\, and is supported by the Ontario Arts Council. \nWall Space Gallery is proud to present Boyd Waites’ latest feature of new works. With imagery that is partially obscured and grounded in landscape\, these paintings encourage a personal and emotional response. Waites invites viewers to interpret each piece through their own sensory experience. The use of soft blending\, thin layers\, and subtle transitions creates a quiet\, atmospheric quality. This approach may evoke a sense of calm\, contemplation\, or memory. The works suggest a reflective mood and a quiet strength\, offering space for thought and interpretation rather than directing it. This collection continues Waites’ exploration of tone\, space\, and feeling.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/vanessa-mckernan-dusk-and-boyd-waites-new-works-feature-vernissage/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Dialogue avec la Nature - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:L’exposition sera présentée à la Galerie Montcalm\, du 23 août au 05 octobre 2025. \nLà où il n’y a rien\, il y a quelque chose.\nQuelque chose qui a une énergie. Et ça peut être beau et harmonieux. \nLà où un projet se développe\, il y a de la place pour du rêve. \nLa nature fournit des formes et des lignes qui peuvent devenir des passages\, des transformations et des\napprentissages…
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/dialogue-avec-la-nature-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Montcalm\, 25 Laurier St\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8X 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Spectrums & Grandeur - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:The Kanata Civic Art Gallery is delighted to welcome you back. To celebrate our re-opening\, we are proud to present our latest exhibition: Spectrums & Grandeur. \nThe show brings together paintings\, sculpture\, textiles and photography. Each piece is created by local artists and is available for purchase. \nExhibition Dates\nSeptember 10 to October 19\, 2025 \nVernissage Celebration\nSunday\, September 21\, 1 to 3 pm\nJoin us for an afternoon of art\, conversation and refreshments. Meet the artists\, explore the gallery and help us mark this exciting new chapter. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Kanata Civic Art Gallery\, established in 1996\, is home to over 40 juried member artists from the Ottawa area.  The gallery is an artist-run collective of emerging and established artists\, in partnership with the City of Ottawa. Up to 9 exhibitions are presented each year\, along with invitational shows and our signature event\, the Gift of Art in November.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/3947/
LOCATION:Kanata Civic Art Gallery\, 2500 Campeau Drive\, Kanata\, ON\, K2K 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Éléments by Léa-Sylvie Pilon - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:After a long personal journey\, Léa-Sylvie Pilon now thrives through painting as a way of life. Inspired by nature and guided by her emotions\, she has moved beyond the strict confines of hyperrealism to explore a vibrant\, impressionistic style. Each canvas emerges from an instinctive impulse\, layering inks and oils that reflect the stages of her life. Her works\, luminous and full of contrast\, convey a renewed sense of freedom and the deep joy of reconnecting with the child artist within her. \nhttps://lespeinturesdelea.wixsite.com/sylvie \nShe will present her stunning pieces in her solo exhibition Éléments\, running from \nSeptember 25 to October 18\, 2025
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/elements-by-lea-sylvie-pilon-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Brian Beavis & Veronika McKerrell - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Born in England\, Brian Beavis discovered his passion for art at a private school in Bournemouth\, where he won several awards at the Royal Drawing Society. Initially working in watercolors\, he fell in love with acrylic paint\, captivated by its vibrant colors. In 1971\, a book about Piet Mondrian confirmed his artistic direction\, but he set aside painting for many years\, only returning in 2018. \nAlthough painting still serves as a meditative hobby for him\, he has been exploring free form\, inspired by macramé\, to which  he started adding dowel rods and other elements. His works\, ranging from small to very large\, develop organically without planning\, revealing recognizable patterns. A few years ago\, he observed a perceptible influence of the De Stijl movement  in his free form creations. \n* * * \nVeronika McKerrell\, a self-taught artist\, has dedicated the last decade to painting practice and studying art history. She studied figurative and landscape art in Edinburgh\, Scotland and portraiture and figurative work in London\, UK. \nHer art blends landscape and figurative styles\, featuring gestural\, intuitive marks that create a visceral texture. McKerrell’s experimental approach captures the essence of nature\, inviting viewers to experience the textured beauty and deep connection she feels with the environment. \nwww.veronikamckerrell.com
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/brian-beavis-veronika-mckerrell-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Helen Nhan DEFINITIONS - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Helen Nhan\nDEFINITIONS \nSeptember 25 – October 14\nVernissage: Saturday\, September 27\, 2:00 – 5:00pm\nNhan StatementIn this exhibition\, artist Helen Nhan explores how our perceptions hold space. Redefining\, within each piece\, definitions by opening windows to identities.\nFrom her latest works emerges an intimate\, limited series titled Being Undone. Casting form and colour onto canvas to portray a lived experience\, she creates a new chapter in order to carry the weight of the in-between. \nIt is a series born out of motherhood.\nTo find the truth behind vulnerability.\nTo search for the strength behind resilience.\nThe loss of self\, found. \nThroughout her artist practice\, her process remains conscious in composition\, the choice of colour\, use of geometry\, shape and form- deliberate. \nNhan Biography \nHelen Nhan is a Canadian abstract artist based in Ottawa\, ON. She returned to her artistic practice in 2019 after placing it on hold to build a successful career as an optometrist. \nRecent exhibitions include a solo exhibition at the Shenkman Arts Centre and a group exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery. She has also been a featured artist of Saatchi Art. \nhelennhan.com\nRepresented by: Galerie St-Laurent + Hill \nParking is available on the street and in the parking garage right behind the gallery. It is accessible from Murray Street and Clarence Street. Keep in mind parking is only $4 on the weekends!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/helen-nhan-definitions-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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