Faulks at Mercurio

Ken Faulks at Havenwood, and after

A very successful weekend at the beautiful Coast Collective Gallery overlooking Esquimalt Lagoon...again, our great appreciation and thanks to Coast Collective, and the Plein Air Painters as well, for making this special event possible.
Many visitors, a large number of whom were making their first visit to Havenwood, and good sales - but there are still lots of very fine paintings, now installed at Mercurio downtown. This show looks great in the recently roomier, brighter Mercurio space. Come see it during gallery hours until June 4th.

Ken Faulks:Bringing Home the Light

Opening weekend at the amazingly beautiful Coast Collective gallery, Havenwood, on Esquimalt Lagoon. The show looks fantastic in the oak panelled gallery - it's open tomorrow (Sunday) from noon to 5 PM.
On Tuesday we are back with the full exhibition at the regular location. Come see these beautiful recent landscapes in a variety of sizes, strikingly framed by Martin Batchelor.

Gaze Deep...

the House Collection boasts some new acquisitions of work by various Limners - including this newly created vase from Walter Dexter... lighten up your spirits during this cold grey spring by gazing into Colin Graham's whimsical tempera painting "Aquarium" or examining some of Stuart Duncan's beautifully wrought jewellery.
And of course, we're gearing up for the big, beautiful Ken Faulks show, opening before the end of the month...see the website for the details, or stay posted here as it draws closer!

While spring is (finally) arriving, the 3rd annual pottery and ceramics sale is on at Mercurio!
We've been adding vintage stock....Beswick Pitchers and lustreware, a lovely Japanese salt-glaze vase..... to the fabulous house collection, and new work from the local masters will be arriving throughout the show. Just arrived: brand new pieces from Walter Dexter. Come and see us during this event, we'll make it worth your while! Til April 30th, enjoy a 15% saving everywhere in the store.
above, a handled bowl by Tobias Tomlinson.

Serota Held Over

Pears! Pomegranates! Pescatores! People!
The Phyllis Serota show is extended through Sunday, April 9th.  
There are special prices for select customers.
It's a great time to get out and about, and Phyllis' works are just the thing to inspire that Springy feeling.

Serota Springtime

Here we go - a beautiful exhibition of Phyllis' work spanning many years, subjects and moods, from playful to deeeply contemplative. The pieces sparkle in the newly opened up gallery space.
There will be an Artist's Reception Thursday March 24 from 5-8 PM - do think about dropping by!

Phyllis Serota

After a visit to Phyllis' studio to look at current and past work, we're excited about the show we're putting together...we have some classic pieces from her still life, memory and dream inspired genres, and some fresh, luscious new pieces as well.
During the last year, Phyllis has been focusing on writing her memoirs, slated to be published in the fall by Sono Nis Press. She has, however, been recently working on a series of new paintings, as always taking a fresh creative tack.
This year she was featured at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, but did not hold her usual at home exhibition in February. We'll have a selection of paintings and monotypes avialable in a range of sizes and subjects.
March 22nd!

goodbye, hello...

Our all purpose wonder woman Kimberly Bryant has shipped/slipped off to the Orient, if you check her Facebook page you'll see Bangkok's her hometown now.
Hey, maybe someday we'll get a Facebook page...meanwhile, we've made some other changes, whitening and brightening like a really effective dentifrice; there's more space and more light in the Gallery. Just in time for a show of classic work from Phyllis Serota...see our web page for info on that and some more upcoming events.
And say hello to Terry Rodgers, who'll be keeping the gallery warm and welcoming with her presence for the next while.

Mood ..

Indigo ..

Another great painting by Sophia Morrison.