Layers and Light

6 November 2024 — 26 January 2025

“I came to the conclusion that obviously the most important element was light…Without light you have nothing…no colour, no texture, no definition, no form.” - Otto Rogers

As the earth tilts away from the sun, days are shorter and nights are
longer. With the changing seasons, temperatures cool and we add layers for
warmth. Many of the fine artists in this diverse collection of painters, sculptors,
ceramicists, photographers, glass and mixed media artists use ‘layering’ to
add depth, rich texture and complexity to their work. Cheryl Wilson Smith fires
delicate layers of glass together to create remarkable textures In her
glasswork. Aron Hill uses layers of translucent paint to add depth to their
work. Alice Vander Vennen’s ethereal mixed media wall reliefs are curated
layered collages of old and new objects.

The quality of the light also changes with the seasons. In the cooler months
when the air is crisp and clear the interplay between shadow and light adds
depth to everything we see. Milly Ristvedt’s masterful use of light and dark
colors becomes a visual language. The distinctive translucent glass work of
John Paul Robinson is designed to reflect light. The essence of both Otto
Rogers and David Sorensen’s modernist paintings were strongly influenced by
the interplay of light with the natural environment.

These artists use light to great effect in their work to illuminate, to reflect, to
distinguish form, to focus attention and to evoke emotion. Whether it’s through
the dimming hues of a painted canvas or the intricate details in a layered
sculpture, this show celebrates the poetry found in darkness and the gentle
emergence of light. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and immerse in the
winter’s tranquil embrace.

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 9 from 2 to 4pm.