Sweet Summer at Mercurio

After the hustle and bustle that was Springtime here for us at Mercurio, we are happy to be enjoying the relative easy of summertime - and the upsurge in visitors that go along with it!
Our House Collection is back on feature and as eclectic as ever, drawing admiration from many art-savies who have wandered through in recent months; we have also taken great pleasure in augmenting our outdoor entrance throughout the spring, creating a beautifully lush pathway for visitors to enjoy before entering the gallery (pictures below).
We invite you to come see it all for yourself, and treat yourself to a visit - there's shade a-plenty here in Metchosin!

Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sundays - Noon - 4pm
Mondays & Tuesdays, Open by Chance or Appointment

"Multiple Choice" Opened and Ongoing!

Wow!

What a turnout for the opening bash of MULTIPLE CHOICE on Saturday, and what a large quantity of enthusiasm expressed for the show! If you weren't among the folks that stopped by yesterday to meet the artists and enjoy the libations, then you have until May 26th to see these four fabulous artists' work, presented in a completely integrated and texture-delicious way.

And remember, next week is FIRED UP as well (www.firedup.ca), so you couldn't pick a better time to enjoy Metchosin's art culture at its finest!

Here are some shots of yesterday's festivities, and a peak at the show itself:

And now, on to the Next Show...

Multiple Choice (Four Tellers) May 16-26

An all-star event featuring new and collected work from painter and memoirist Phyllis Serota, print and collage expert Dorothy Field, potter/weaver Tobias Tomlinson and painter/sculptor Miles Lowry.
It's an exciting collection of Victoria artists linked by a passion for craft, the experimental spirit, and a powerful connection to the tactile.
May 18th the artists will be present for informal discussion of process, materials, and creativity. The next weekend the show coincides with the annual Fired Up ceramics show just down the road.

Join us in Metchosin for a richly textured art experience!

More Ken!

For those of you who haven't made it over yet, this is your chance! 

....a new addition

A collector of Ken's work wants to trade up, so we have another "choice" piece for sale. It's a sweet little item from 2009 called "Three Sheep and a Horse"....the topmost painting in this photo.

You'll soon be able to see high resolution images of all the Faulks selections we have on offer...stay tuned to this channel for the  KFCW 2013 album link !

A sunny Saturday, with two new shows opening in Metchosin!

It's a picturesque spring day in Metchosin this morning, and there's no shortage of excellent art to be seen and bought - here at Mercurio Gallery KEN FAULKS - CHOICE WORKS is in full swing, with the Will Gordon show happening just across the road. So come on out, take in the lilies, the cherry trees, and some fabulous art!

 

.... in the churchyard across from the gallery, the Easter lilies are a wonder to behold!

"KEN FAULKS - CHOICE WORKS" OPENS TOMORROW!

Cream of the crop paintings by Victoria-based plein air master Ken Faulks opens tomorrow at Mercurio Gallery. Fancy a sneak peak? Owner Kym Hill gives you a taste!

A New Space Emerging...

...as we make ready for the coming blitz of spring shows. 

And so it begins!

Here Comes The Sun!

Spring is springing here in Metchosin, and it's time to announce our three fantastic upcoming shows :

#1  Choice Works

Cream of the crop from painter Ken Faulks

While presenting and curating his shows from 2008 to 2012, gallery owner Kym Hill made a point of purchasing and putting aside some of Faulks' finest work. This collection will be on exhibit and for sale April 4 – 14.  A once in a lifetime offering of select pieces by this remarkable artist.

#2  Multiple Choice

Four-telling with Serota, Field, Tomlinson and Lowry

 Metchosin makes way this May for a steady stream of excellent art. “Fired Up” begins on the last weekend of the month but we’ll be cooking before that with an all-star event featuring painter Phyllis Serota, print and collage expert Dorothy Field, potter Tobias Tomlinson and sculptor Miles Lowry. A wealth of experience will be at play, on display and available for purchase. May 19th has been reserved for as a special day for learning, showing, telling and spiced fun. Watch this space for further info as the show date approaches........

 May 16th to 26th, 2013

#3  Choice Canadiana

North by Southwest

 Finally! An exhibition of Inuit art from the high North comes to the West Shore. Mercurio’s house collection will be augmented with select items from dedicated collectors of this ultimately iconic Canadian art.

 June 20th – 30th, 2013

 Mercurio is looking forward to presenting these choice exhibitions at our newly renovated gallery space at 4357 Metchosin Road. 

We'll be open 11-6 Wednesday-Sunday during these events.

Well, Hi There, 2013!

Happy New Year to you all! After a bustling Christmas season and well-deserved holiday, Mercurio Gallery is back to it's regular hours:

Wednesday - Saturday : 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Monday & Tuesday : Open by chance or appointment

With the all the cold and grey weather settling in, we invite you to stop by Mercurio for an infusion of warmth and colour!

MEANWHILE.... Mercurio Gallery is gearing up for the "Choice Series", a set of shows that will open this Spring/Summer 2013 .

Stay tuned here for further details on these exclusive shows!

...pick a fern!

We're letting nature take it's own course by featuring
ferns  this Christmas ! 

These little treasures are handmade right here in the le Soleil workshop. We have a selection of  wonderful pieces  ready for you now ~ earrings, brooches and neckware ~ all made from Argentium (non-tarnish) sterling silver. As of today, we're still taking Christmas orders for additional items, including those made from gold. 

Of course, we also have a good cross section of other beautiful things for you to peruse and/or choose. As usual....pottery, paintings and glassware from the very best local artists....Important Island Art ! Always !

Open Wed-Sat 11- 6pm , extra hours on Sundays, 12noon -7pm ,  til Christmas.

If you'd like to arrange your own time for a visit, give us a call  at 250-388-5158. 

Roseville Vases

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Hey...

...Hey , My My .
 Mercurio staff have just returned from an important attitude workshop at the Neil Young concert in Vancouver. They report the event as one "quite excellent". Feel free to inquire further about this experience during your next visit.

Orange and Gold

Well, Mercurio has returned from its summer siesta! And as Metchosin morphs slowly into a sea of orange and gold, we are back and buzzing with some brilliant deals on our house stock.

Come pay us a visit and see what treasures there are to find!

If you needed any other excuse to wander by, a new show is opening this weekend at the Metchosin Art Gallery just down the road, entitled "Monsters", with local artists Frank Mitchell and Sylvia Bews-Wright being featured.

And with all this sunshine and decadent warmth, the Farmers Market on Sunday is sure to be brimming over with delicious delicacies (we hear there are still fresh strawberries to be had!) Enough incentive?

See you all in the sun!

The Pause.....

...that refreshes!
We're taking a break for renewal and reorganization Aug 12 - 23. In the meanwhile, check out the little slideshow over on the right side. We've inserted some real deals for you in there...just click on any pic for details.

Metchosin Has Got its Stink on this Weekend!

It's the Stinkiest Summer Weekend of the year out here in Metchosin, with the Stinking Fish Studio Tour beginning today, August 3 through to the August 12th, 2012. This is the time of year when all the quirky, incredible artisans hidden away in Metchosin open their doors to the world, and art enthusiasts are invited to meander from studio to studio. And considering Metchosin's locale, many of these studios and their surrounding forest and gardens are aesthetic statements in and of themselves.
Mercurio is right in the middle of the action, with our location here in downtown Metchosin. Come stop by and say Hi!
Cheers,
The Mercurio Team

Shuffle your Shelves

This little vase is was made by Van Briggle in 1903, it's signed, marked double AA and III, and is in perfect condition. You like? Perhaps you have a Nita Forrest watercolour to trade? A groovy Grove?
We're looking for Limners at Mercurio...and we love to trade and barter... so keep us in mind when you feel in the mood for a beautiful change.

Our website is under renovation...but you can watch this blog for Mercurio news while we prepare updates to our web platform !

Beyond awesome....

...that would be Jack Wise.
Skeptical?
Well, this summer you can judge for yourself.
At UVic, there is an exhibit of Wise work on in the McPherson Library.
In Metchosin, Mercurio Gallery is showing, and offering for sale, creations by this extraordinary artist.

dragon details....

...from Jack Wise.