lovely gathering today to view and discuss the Reconvergence show...we're holding it over until July 31st.
pictures to follow...

Jack Wise and "Old Boy"

This is Jack Wise at his metaphorical best; originally untitled, this piece has acquired the name "Old Boy" as an identifying title.

Oil on canvas, image 12" square, framed 16.5" square

This piece has sold since the opening on Tuesday, July 12, 2011

JACK WISE:RECONVERGENCE...on the horizon

left: mixed media on paper from the "Lake Series", 1980.
Our next big show is in the works: a new retrospective of paintings and ink drawings by the West Coast Master, Jack Wise. We are preparing an exhibition and sale spanning Wise's career and a variety of media.
July 12-24th, join us for another look at the complex and beautiful ouevre of this respected artist...

Land(scape) Rush!

Staff at Mercurio are wrapping up an exciting and successful Ken Faulks "Bringing Home the Light" show. His fabulous oils are now on their way to adorn walls from Hawaii to Colorado, Edmonton and Toronto. The show, presented both at Coast Collective's Havenwood and at Mercurio was a great success, with a large number of sales and a positive response from the many viewers at both venues. Very gratifying all round!!!

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.