Gallery News
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Canadian Historical Work: New Work Available
It’s hard to believe that paintings such as these were once regarded with scorn. Jackson himself recalled being thought of ‘as a rebel, a dangerous influence; that (he had) been told that (he) was on the verge of insanity and that (his) painting was nothing but meaningless daubs.’ However, the Group wanted to convert skeptics into believers. At their core, they knew the artistic salvation of Canada required art that was all-Canadian. The Group of Seven believed that European subjects
Canadian Historical Work : Romancing The Landscape
With Valentine’s day around the corner, we at Petley Jones Gallery are celebrating the love of the landscape that these distinct Canadian artists fostered and shared with the world through their work.
Duncan Regehr: The Journey
Escape with us into the introspective dream induced by Duncan Regehr’s newest series. The paintings are derived from epic journeys based in myth and legend, or that convey individuals journeying to destinations in defining moments. The Journey, the viewer is enchanted into an arresting moment of transformation. View the exhibition from March 3th – March 24th, 2022.
Rita Letendre: The Sole Female Artist Working with the Automatistes
Pioneer of Canadian abstract art and associate of the Automatistes, Rita Letendre, now hangs on our gallery walls. Recognized as one of Canada’s most influential female artists, Letendre received the Order of Canada in 2005 as, “one of the leading figures of contemporary painting in Canada.” Born in Drummondville, Quebec, the Abenaki and Québécois artist rose to prominence in the 1950’s, just passing this November at the age of 93. Letendre, the sole female artist working with the Automatistes group
Contemporary Exhibit: January 6th – 22nd
Usher in the New Year by adorning your life with Contemporary artwork. Together we celebrate the creative energy of our contemporaries, bringing you new art for the New Year.
Artist Feature: Michael Hermesh
Jumping into the New Year, we begin with Michael Hermesh’s new artworks, delivering new acrylic and mixed media critiques of human behavior.
Winter Wonderland
Wade through snowbanks, across the winter wonderland, guided by our Historical and Contemporary artists
Blake Ward and Boky Hackel-Ward: Sentient Symmetry
The sculptures are a transgression of the classical rules, crossing over into the abstract and ethereal realms of our inner worlds.
Thomas Anfield : Informed Monkeys
This solo exhibition will be on display from November 18 – December 2. To meet the artist and chat about the work, be sure to come visit us on Saturday November 20 between 1-4pm!
HAMAGUCHI Yozo
Hamaguchi’s techniques reflect a delicate and tranquil ambiance in his artwork, and his international recognition elevates him as a great master of printmaking.
Duncan Regehr : Scarecrow
Duncan Regehr : Scarecrow
In this solo exhibition, Regehr presents us with a collection of never before displayed drawings from the series Corvus Rex, along with accompanying haiku.
October 21st – November 4th
Works on Paper
Petley Jones Gallery is happy to invite you to view our current exhibition. Works on Paper : Prints and Drawings
September 9 – September 25, 2021
Tea Time at the Pagoda Anchorage
John Horton’s masterpiece captures the vivid and lively atmosphere at Pagoda Anchorage during the days of the tea trade.
Holgate
Edwin Holgate was a draftsman, portraitist, landscape and figure painter, printmaker, book illustrator, muralist, war artist, and educator. As a central figure in the development of modern art in Canada, Holgate forged his own path balancing traditional and modern stylistic approaches.
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