Tay Gallery Kanata

Heat of the Moment: Summer Exhibit at Tay Gallery Kanata

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Heat of the Moment opens July 4th and runs all summer until August 27, 2011 at Tay Gallery Kanata.  This group show  takes  the theme *Heat of the moment” which  describes the immediacy and aliveness of being very involved  in an activity- and even overwhelmed by the experience of the moment.

Mid month  we are pleased to present an artist spotlight  featuring  a selection of  figurative paintings  by Quebec artist Ayfer Gursoz (1932- 2008) from July 18th – August  6th. It is with great pleasure we present a  small selection of exquisite painterly and  expressive works by Gursoz  spanning a 15 year period of her career. A  biography and images of the artist’s works  can be viewed on the artist page on this website and more about her work on the blog later this month.

The summer show features new paintings on the theme of “Heat of the Moment”  by  Lorena Ziraldo,  Brigitte Nowak, Susan Jillette, Marianna Mikhaylyan,  Jennifer Foster,   Elaine Archambault.   Anna Krak- Kepka,  Gilda Pontbriand, Michel Luc Bellemare,  John Mlacak, Brian Kelly,  and  gallery artists Anne Barkley,  Martha Markowsky, Charles Spratt, Elizabeth Elkin, Larry Deacon,  Stephen Rothwell, Allison Robichaud, Tricia Savoie,  John Day,  Kathy Haycock and John Stevenson.

Expect fresh new work with  the  summer show that  is  very eclectic in nature – with a strong presence of figurative work in the forefront and with the balance -  abstracts and landscapes of summery retreats.  Treatments run from whimsical , imaginative and fanciful  in nature to provocative,  dramatic, tender and soulful. Regardless of the approach – you can expect top caliber  work that is true to the artists’ own personal philosophy and passion – not  paintings molded for an audience’s approval.

Themes  are chosen for shows primarily to help me as curator  choose works already created from diverse intentions of artistic exploration  that may  provide a common thread for  a gallery exhibit.  Sometimes themes are chosen  for their value in sparking excitement and ideas for new works  in the artistic community from diverse perspectives.  The Theme Show format  is one that we have successfully used during the past ten years  (at Tay River Gallery and now Tay Gallery Kanata) as a platform to present new artist works. Not every show has a theme. Solo shows, and artist spotlights are held less frequently particularly in less prosperous economic times.   We are less concerned about whether the show holds together  ‘ perfectly’ as a theme show  than that we present works that  mark personal journeys  of  artistic growth, passion and excellence.  The painters featured in the show are hard working,  focused  professionals   and our goal is  to connect you to their exceptional art!

More about the featured artists in the upcoming show in the next blog,  “Heat of the Moment: The Artists”!