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METAL TYPE, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES, UVIC LIBRARIES, PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN FREDERICK February 19–May 16 NEW BOOK HISTORIES: PUBLISHERS, PRINTERS & PRESSES Legacy Maltwood, University of Victoria This exhibition traces the role of publishers and printers in literary history from early production in scriptoria to 21st-century BC small presses. Learn how early publishers remade the codex in the 16th century, how 18th-century printers made Shakespeare, what drove Dickens to become his own publisher, how Lady Chatterley’s Lover escaped the censors, and why serial publication mattered. The exhibit, from UVic’s Special Collections and Archives, is curated by students of English 500 supervised by Dr Janelle Jensted. Mearns Centre-McPherson Library, UVic. www.uvac.uvic.ca. “MADRONA DRIVE” PAUL JORGENSEN, 24 X 36 INCHES, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS February 13–25 THE ART OF ROMANCE West End Gallery Sweeten your Valentine this year with art! Local artist Elka Nowicka presents a series of floral paintings that will outlast any fresh bouquet and Alain Bédard captures romance by painting cozy café tables set for two. Ariane Dubois’ dreamy new paintings hint at love in the air while Grant Leier gets straight to the point with “A Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” as do Gabryel Harrison’s exquisitely painted red roses. Paul Jorgensen’s new paintings playfully capture cherished West Coast landscapes. There’s more and jewelry too. 1203 Broad St, 250-388-0009, www.westendgalleryltd.com. UNTITLED (BOWHEAD WHALE), TIM PITSIULAK, 36 X 96 INCHES, COLOURED PENCIL ON PAPER February 11–March 8 PULP AND PROCESS Madrona Gallery A group exhibition of works on paper by contemporary Canadian artists. This show explores the various creative, often surprising ways artists use paper in their practice. From watercolours to detailed drawings, prints to three-dimensional collages. Featured artists include Meghan Hildebrand, Luke Ramsey, Barry Hodgson, Miles Hunter, Morgana Wallace and Catilin McDonagh. Also featuring Inuit artists Shuvinai Ashoona, Ningeokuluk Teevee and Tim Pitsiulak. Opening reception on Thursday February 11, 7-9pm. 606 View Street, 250-380-4660, www.madronagallery.com. “CLOUD OVER ISLAND” JIM PARK, 48 X 60 INCHES, OIL ON CANVAS Throughout February INTRODUCING JIM PARK Peninsula Gallery Jim Park’s primary goal is to unravel the relationship between one place and another, between what he can see and what is obscured by darkness. He approaches each painting without any set formula, in an effort to simplify the process, and be faithful to the creative evolution of each individual work. Born in 1978 in South Korea, Jim Park moved to Canada at age 13 and completed his BFA at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. His work is collected both publicly and privately in Canada and U.S. 100-2506 Beacon Ave, 250-655-1282, www.pengal.com. 28 February 2016 • <strong>FOCUS</strong>
“To Begin Again” by Kimberly Kiel, 36 x 36, oil on canvas Kimberly Kiel 2184 OAK BAY AVENUE VICTORIA www.theavenuegallery.com 250-598-2184 Exhibition RED, February 3-21 2016 | OPENING RECEPTION, February 5, 2016 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm RED is energizing. It sets our emotions alive and motivates us to take action. Come celebrate the Coast Collective’s Official Grand Opening on Friday night, February 5th. Try your hand at crafting an artisanal valentine and meet the artists from RED! This Valentine’s Day, Be Original, Buy Local At our local artisan Gift Shop, you can find one-of-a-kind, handmade Valentines cards and gifts for all the loves in your life, and support your arts community at the same time. Or give someone you love the gift of learning, with one of our dozens of workshops. www.focusonline.ca • February 2016 29
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