On exhibit until July 25th - the work of local artists
Carolyn McDonald, Julie King and Bernadette McCormack
The palettes of these three talented artists feature our favorite Tangerine Dream colours: blues and oranges! Each woman's style is unique, and the combined effect of the three together is quite magical.
Carolyn McDonald grew up in a small town in the countryside of Jamaica. Her "Jamaica series" expresses so well the luscious colours and gentle rhythms of the tropics. Carolyn's paintings invite the viewer to "fill in the stories of special places that may seem familiar and yet hold a sense of mystery."
Julie King was born and raised in England, and worked in London as a designer and colourist before moving to a small island in the Caribbean. There she was inspired by the colours of the tropical waters and began painting seascapes in oil pastel. Today Julie lives in the Cowichan Valley and works primarily with acrylics and watercolours. Her work is textured and multi - layered in vibrant blues, creams and purples.
Bernadette McCormack is from Lamont, Alberta. A long time traveller, she began her painting journey after a trip to Mexico in 1992. Bernadette also spent time in the Caribbean - she lived for a year in Santo Domingo. The Caribbean is a common thread with all three women! The inspiration of Lauren Harris and Ted Harrison, combined with her multicultural background and her love of travel lends an indigenous feel to her work. "Love, life, and patterns found in nature are my immediate inspirations. My paintings are created to remind people of the beauty that is within and around us."
