Origins Exhibition is colourful, playful and fun

By David F. Rooney

The Revelstoke Visual Arts Society opened it’s first formal show of the year, Origins, on Friday and it has something for everyone. This exhibition of 72 works by local artists is colourful, playful and fun.

You can see the exhibition Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 4 pm until Friday, May 3, at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre at 320 Wilson Street. For more information, please call The Centre at 250-814-0261.
Here are some images from the show that we hope will inspire you to drop by and view:
 
Solar Flares By Sarah Windsor Acrylic on canvas
Solar Flares
By Sarah Windsor
Acrylic on canvas
"Free" Flow By Ron Nixon Coloured pencil
“Free” Flow
By Ron Nixon
Coloured pencil
Bacon By Diane Winningder Silk painting
Bacon
By Diane Winningder
Silk painting
Mas que la cara By Tina Bafaro Clay and acrylic
Mas que la cara
By Tina Bafaro
Clay and acrylic
The Beginning By Patti Shonek Red clay ceramic
The Beginning
By Patti Shonek
Red clay ceramic
Raven and the First People By Nancy Geismar Ceramic
Raven and the First People
By Nancy Geismar
Ceramic
Origins of Revy — The First Inhabitants By Cherie Van Overbeke Acrylic and ink on canvas
Origins of Revy — The First Inhabitants
By Cherie Van Overbeke
Acrylic and ink on canvas
Shine On By Keisha Treber Acrylic on canvas
Shine On
By Keisha Treber
Acrylic on canvas
The Beginning By Peter Blackmore Mixed media on canvas
The Beginning
By Peter Blackmore
Mixed media on canvas
Cranes By Kip Wiley Photography
Cranes
By Kip Wiley
Photography
The Empty Tomb — Origin of Christianity By Jacqueline Palmer Ceramic
The Empty Tomb — Origin of Christianity
By Jacqueline Palmer
Ceramic
Perhaps the finest work of art was Gwen Lips and Chris Johnston's newest creation — Maggie. She was an instant hit with all of the artists and patrons at the show. David F. Rooney photo
Perhaps the finest work of art was Gwen Lips and Chris Johnston’s newest creation — Maggie. This little lady, born on March 29, was an instant hit with all of the artists and patrons at the show. David F. Rooney photo

 

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