High..

praise from art critic Robert Amos.

Here is a look at the Victoria Times Colonist article he wrote on our current Victoria Modernists show, Oct. 09 2010.

We're blushing!

Coming up..

at Mercurio.. new work by Glasgow-born and Emily Carr contemporary, Ina Uhthoff!

Shown here is a close-up of Uhthoff's vibrant 'Esquimalt Fair'.

Also, swing by the gallery this Sunday to jump on some of our amazing fall deals on all ceramics, art, and jewellery!
And while you're downtown, walk a few blocks to the Strath to hear our graphic designer, Andy, and other great musicians from around town play some killer blues, from 2-6pm. Last week it was really cookin', so don't miss out!

Happy..

Birthday to us! October 17th marked Mercurio's third year anniversary - quite a milestone in the gallery world.

We are very excited to be entering our fourth year of providing beautiful and affordable works of art, and a relaxed atmosphere to examine the history and connections of the last half century of Victoria fine art!

Here are some pics from the anniversary party...

Featuring..

Kym Hill, Sylvia Graham, Jim Gordaneer, Michael Morris, Pat Martin Bates, Jan and Helga Grove, Godfrey Stephens, Laird Campbell, Miles Lowry, Ken Faulks, and more!

Photos courtesy of Ken Faulks, Hanna, and Kimberly B.

Sunny..

fall days are here in lovely Victoria!

This bright yellow graphic piece is one of Mel Munsen's kiln-formed glass sculptures.
Originally from San Diego, CA, Mel is a unique artist whose work is as technically impressive as it is aesthetically beautiful.

Metallic..

ceramics! Tobias Tomlinson is one of the many amazing local potters we feature at Mercurio Gallery.

Our latest collection of his work includes this funky bowl, which shows Tobias's signature hand-molded organic clay shapes juxtaposed with a jazzy bronze sheen.

Come by to see more of Tobias's newest work, including platters of ocean- blues and sea-greens. Great for gifts!

Emily's..

Revenge! Our new show coming in October will feature fantastic artwork by the cream of the crop of Victoria modernists.

The collection will include art from members of the Limners group (Siebner, Spreitz, and more), as well as important Victoria women Molly Privet, Ina Uhthoff, and Margaret Peterson.

Poster image courtesy of Mr. Andy Graffiti.

Kym..

Hill is the owner of Mercurio Gallery, and also of Le Soleil Jewellers. She has been specializing in custom jewellery since 1976!

Seen here is one of her works: a shiny piece of eye-candy featuring a stunning multi-faceted light-blue sapphire, gently nestled inside strong waves of white gold.

To see more of Kym's work, and to learn more about gems, metals, and the like, head on over to www.lesoleiljewellers.com.

A taste..

..of the latest and greatest from Ken Faulks! This is a close-up of a section of his newest 36 x 40" oil on board plein air.

Working with a gorgeous sunset as his subject matter, Ken exploits the scene's delectable jewel tones in another one of his triumphant skyscapes.

Stuart..

Duncan is one of our jewellery heroes around here. He does stunning silver work with a true artisan's touch.

Pictured is one of his beautiful showpieces. Sterling silver with 18k gold and pearls, this piece would be a gorgeous compliment to any lucky lady.

Swing by to see more great work by Stuart!

Miles..

Lowry is one of our favourite local artists here at Mercurio. One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive about his work is "..how did he do that?!"

The answer lies in the following Youtube video from A-Channel's interview with the artist, this past spring:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK12Xc1_qyI

Pictured is one of Lowry's cotton fibre sculptures from his ongoing Faylin series.

For more info on the endeavours of multi-talented Miles, please visit his website at www.mileslowry.ca.