As you have probably heard, Mercurio is moving to a new space in Metchosin.
The opportunity is a God-send. I am most eager to be rid of parking commissionaires, seagulls, "Tourism" Victoria and traffic jams, but most of all look forward to having a healthy place to do my work, my goldsmithing....and having a safe place for Mercurio, fine art supplier, to establish headquarters.
It should be known that the Windsor Block (600 blk Courtney St.) had become a less than ideal place to run an art gallery. Even Le Soleil Jewellers, the "Mothership" operation next door was being crippled in a slow but sure manner. Crumbling infrastructure within the building (involving ventilation, bug infestation, sewer back-up, waste disposal, security and electrical issues) has been growing unchecked for some time. The landlord constantly refused to fix problems and declined our offers to do so ourselves. We were forced to shut down the unsuitable premises. We apologize for any inconveniences arising from our sooner than later address change. While we are delighted with opportunity of our new location, the timing of the move was accelerated inappropriately by Brown Bros, the company hired to "manage" the Windsor Block property. We are letting the lawyers deal with their startling behavior. We have better things to do; there is new shop space to construct and jobs at hand to finish!
Stay tuned to the blog for further progress reports or, if you'd like to speak with the boss (that's me!)(Kym) feel free to call.
The number for le Soleil is 250-388-5162.
For Mercurio: 250-388-5158.
