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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?
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
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
It has been wonderful having Joseph’s art gracing the walls of Shavasana Gallery these past three weeks. The opening on Friday May 12th was vibrant and well-attended with well over 40 people dropping by to view the art, enjoy some treats prepared by Sue Duncan, or grab a glass of punch and mingle with the other guests – but unfortunately, we must get ready for a new show in mid-June which will make this coming Sunday June 11th the last day to come in and enjoy his work.
So, please take some time – if you haven’t already – and drop into Shavasana Gallery & Café this weekend for a visit, and a chance to see Joseph’s show!
The sun is out, it feels like spring may have finally arrived, I’m heading to Mayne Island on Thursday and Tucker Carlson just got fired. Bliss.🤣
Yes, I’m heading over to Mayne this coming weekend to fire up the coffee pot, kick out the spiders, put out some cookies and maybe – hopefully – finally be able to put out my “nice weather chairs” for my outdoor-view craving friends & customers. Here’s my schedule for this weekend:
Two stories, or memoirs, today – Joseph Synn Kune Loh’s short story “The Astrologer”, and Transient Epileptic Amnesia by – G. Bathgate…one is a young man’s encounter at a New Age Conference in Montreal, and the other is one more good reason why you should avoid a life of excess😊
Just letting you all know that I will be opening the Gallery Café this coming Friday March 17 through Sunday March 19.
I just finished my taxes this morning and am in dire need of some therapeutic “island time.”😊
I also left a new mask, half-finished, when I was over earlier this month – keeping fresh in the fridge – and need to return and complete it before the clay hardens and dries out. I’m including a couple of photos of “Full Buck Moon – Version 3” to give you an idea of what the new mask will look like.
Hope some of you can drop in and say hi while I’m over!
Cheers!
George
*During my off season – roughly November through April – I do use Shavasana Gallery as
Just a quick note to let you all know that Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open this coming weekend. I’m changing my normal hours slightly and will be starting on Thursday 9 – 4, giving me one more day on the blessed rock.😊
Hours:
Thursday 9 – 4
Friday 9 – 4
Saturday 9 – 4
Sunday 10:15 – 4
I know that the picture I’ve attached looks a little “Christmassy” but I think it’s a great cozy rendition of Shavasana in Winter –
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