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Just a quick note to let you all know that I am intending to open up this coming weekend to participate in the bi-annual “Made on Mayne” event put on by the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council – a fun event celebrating all things, “made on Mayne”.
Shavasana Art Gallery & Café hours:
Friday Nov. 10, 9am – 4pm
Saturday Nov. 11, 9am – 4pm
Sunday Nov. 12, 10:15am – 4pm
Monday Nov. 13, 9am – 4pm
Famous Empty Sky will be exhibiting some of her fascinating collage work, Bill Maylone will display some of his beautiful Suiseki rock creations with perhaps a painting or two, and there will be an eclectic mix of other artists and craftspersons – regional and local – showing off their creativity.
Come on by for a delicious coffee or tea and a yummy baked good while you take time to appreciate all the art & creativity that Mayne Island has to offer
I am now operating under my Fall/Winter schedule and will be open intermittently until about March, with an expectation to be open weekly by May 2024.
So…I will be open this coming weekend as follows:
Saturday Oct. 21 9am – 4pm
Sunday Oct. 22 10:15 – 4pm
Monday Oct. 23 9 – 4
There will be hot coffee and tea ad a selection of yummy cookies and squares – there will be art on display but it’s what I refer to as “The Show Between Shows”…a collection of art that will fill the walls until I sort out what’s happening in 2024 when – hopefully – regular art shows will recommence🙏
Art in the Library presents a solo show by Joseph Loh, October 4th to November 11th., entitled: “Who am I?”
Joseph writes:
“The show comprises a group of graphite pencil drawings on paper inspired by an art gallery owner who challenged me”, “I know you can paint but can you draw as well?”, she asked. “What can I draw?”, I replied. She said: “Something I have not seen before.”
The result is this series of works created in the mid 80’s. The drawings became a detour in Joseph’s art career.
After visiting sacred sites in Mexico, he took up drawing again and created a series called “Molecular Language”, which are also being shown.
If you would like to meet the artist, Joseph Loh will be on hand in the Library Saturday, October 7th from 1:00 to 3:00.
I am pleased to be welcoming Deborah Strong and her beautiful artwork back to the walls of Shavasana Gallery & Café, August 25 – October 1. Her show is called “Feather and Bone”, and is a collection of Drawings which celebrate the life of birds, and Deborah’s love and appreciation of our little feathered friends.
As the attached poster attests, we are having an Art Opening to kick off Deborah’s exhibit at Shavasana Gallery, on Friday August 25th, 7pm – 8:30pm. Deborah will be there mingling with the guests, and we will be having “Light Refreshments” (Nibblies, a fruit punch and free tea and coffee)…please join us! It’ll be great to see you🙏😊
Cheers! …..George
(ps. I’d also like to mention that it was Deborah Strong who offered her Formatting skills to help save my new book project, “All Roads at Any Time”*, when I was mired in Amazon self-publishing hell. Thanks Deborah! I couldn’t have done it without you!🙏
I’ve just completed this project, managing to wade through the complexities of self-publishing using Amazon KDP, and am happy to announce that my book of short stories (twelve in all), “All Roads at Any Time”…has been published in paperback form, and is now available for purchase.
What’s it about? Here’s a little descriptive from the back cover:
“This collection shares the experiences of a young long-haired wanderer dodging mass murderers, muggings, revolutions, drug overdoses and other narrow escapes in the 70’s, to the unexpected heroics of a New Wave dilettante in Ottawa, and young dad in Vancouver in the 80’s. It navigates its way through some of the unanticipated side-effects of the long journey to sobriety, and ultimately drops you off on a sweet island of bliss and healing in the current era.”
Writing, which I enjoy, was the easy part. Formatting a WordDoc and cover design were beyond my ken, and I was saved from these struggles by Deborah Strong and Teresa Gustafson of TG Design respectively – for which I am most grateful.
I haven’t yet started work on the eBook version, or the Audiobook, but if you’d like to pick up a paperback copy of “All Roads at Any Time”, there are currently 3 ways to do so. The first way, would be to go to Amazon and buy it directly, just click this link:
Or, copies will be available at Shavasana Gallery & Café https://shavasana.ca/ (457 Village Bay Road, Mayne Island, B.C – usually open Saturday through Monday)…I was surprised and delighted to see this happen last weekend when I put out a stack of books:
Or, thirdly, you could order a copy (or copies) through me and I will get it to you either directly (if we are in close proximity), or via mail. The book is $19.95 Canadian and I imagine postage will be $4 or $5 (I haven’t calculated that yet). To reach me directly you can either send me a message through this website, or via email at: gbathgate@telus.net , or give me a call or text at: 604-418-3846.
Yes! We are having and Art Opening for Jerryann Hamilton & Abigail Hain’s new show, “Textures of Mayne” on Friday August 4th between 7 and 9 pm.
Although Jerryann and I hung the show a few weeks ago, as a “soft-opening”, Abigail has been in Scotland so we’ve been awaiting her return to have our official “Meet the Artist” night this coming Friday.
Here are a few photos of the exhibit:
Just of a few examples of Abby’s & Jerryann’s varied talents working on fabric, paper, canvas & seashell!
Thus far, the show has been very well-received, by islanders and visitors as well. I am writing this from my home in Kitsilano, getting ready to head back to Mayne Island tomorrow to begin preparations for our Friday night event – which is in two days! Rumour has it that Abby’s husband Alistair is a great cook and will be preparing some of the food for our event…hopefully it doesn’t include fresh Haggis flown in from Scotland!
And here are a few more photos of this beautiful show:
Shavasana Gallery & Café is very pleased to announce that Elisabeth Jahren will be gracing the walls of the gallery with her beautiful acrylic abstract paintings for the next month, from June 16 to July 16!
Elisabeth is truly a renaissance woman with her many talents and accomplishments. While most island residents will – no doubt – be aware of her contributions to our community as the island’s veterinarian, she is also an accomplished piano player and accordionist, performing regularly at island venues (and even recently in Italy! with violist, Chris Redsell).
I became aware of her considerable artistic abilities perhaps 4 or 5 years ago when I began to notice examples of her paintings being posted on Social Media. I was immediately taken with her creative imagery and imaginative style, making sophisticated use of colour, shape & concept. Since that initial viewing, and subsequent opportunities to see her work in person, I have been consistently impressed with the many pieces she has managed to produce. And now she’s bringing her work to Shavasana Gallery – Im thrilled!
Here are just a few examples of Elisabeth’s work. I love her ability to experiment with form and colour and expand her creative style. As of this writing I have not seen which paintings she’s bringing to the Gallery so these are just a few possibilities I’ve selected from Social Media. It’s going to be a surprise for me – and you!
We are having an Art Opening on Saturday June 17 from 7pm to 9pm, at Shavasana Gallery & Café, 457 Village Bay Road – Refreshments will be served. Please come and join us!🙏
ps. There’s a rumour that Elisabeth may also entertain the guests with a little piano interlude on the Blüthner, accompanied by Stephen Cropper
The rumours were true! Elisabeth and operatic singer Stephen Cropper entertained the guests with three songs for piano and two for accordion.
Refreshments for the evening comprised appetizers made by Elisabeth’s friend Natela, and a fruit punch provide by Shavasana Gallery – here’s a look at some of the yummy offerings that the guests enjoyed
And a few more examples of Elisabeth’s gorgeous work
I’m pleased to announce that artists Jerryann Hamilton and Abigail Hain, will be displaying their talents on the walls of Shavasana Gallery from July 22 – Aug 20. Their show is called “Textures of Mayne” and will showcase their beautiful creative expressions on a variety of media including fabric, paper and canvas.
As Abigail (Abby) is off to Scotland for a few weeks, we will be having our “Meet the Artists Night” on Friday August 4th from 7 – 9pm. Refreshments will be served.
Please come by anytime for a chance to view their lovely exhibit, and make sure to join us on August 4th for the official Opening of the show!
Also, I am in the process of adjusting my hours at Shavasana Gallery & Café. My intention is to open from Saturday to Monday (inclusive) throughout the remainder of July and all of August and quite likely until the end of September, as follows:
I can’t believe how fast this month has gone by! But as they say, “Time flies while you’re having fun!” and I’ve been enjoying myself completely, these past 3 weeks, surrounded by Elisabeth Jahren’s wonderful abstract acrylic paintings🙏
Here’s are just a few examples from the studio of E. J….and the artist herself!
Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open Friday and Saturday, 9 – 4, and Sunday 10:15 to 4. Come on down for a hot or cold beverage and a chance to view Elisabeth’s exhibit – before it gets spirited away!
…a few more paintings from the show – I hate to see these fabulous pieces leave! 😢
Two young long-haired travellers arrive in Amsterdam in 1973. One of them, hopes and prays that the rest of his “round the world adventure” will improve over “day one”…it can only get better! Or can it?
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