First Solo Show by Justina Smith

Gallery IS, is very pleased to be hosting the first solo gallery exhibit by Red Deer artist Justina Smith. We have been watching Justina's growth over the last few years and we are so happy to be representing her and her work on a more permanent basis.

"Canadian Clothesline: A Brief Look At Our Intimates" will be the first exhibit in the new Gallery IS space on Alexander Way.

This solo show is a pictorial journey of the artists journey across Canada in 2008. Starting in BC in September and ending in a round trip, winter driving, expedition from Red Deer, AB to Moncton, NB. "I took a lot of photos along the way, and I thought it would be neat to document the trip in a manner that was fluid and simple. Watercolor and pen are great mediums to capture moments quickly, so I thought this would be the best way to express these pictures. And since they are little paintings, it’s just a brief look."

Brief, intimate and extremely diverse describes this show and the journey of the artist. Justina takes the viewer along with her on her journey sharing the various places through her intimate perspective and sense of whimsy.

Exhibit runs from March 30th to April 25th.

Opening artists reception is Frist Friday, April 3rd from 6-8pm.

Live music, food, and drink plus the artist will be in attendance.

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One A Day Painting

Jeri Lynn Ing

Hours, Moves, and Floods

Dear Friends

We have to thank you in advance for your patience. There are many things happening at Gallery IS.

First, we would like to apologize for the erratic hours of late. With the cold weather, the low numbers of visitors, and recently a burst pipe, we haven't been able to keep regular hours. If you need to view some artwork and we are not at the Gallery, we encourage you to arrange for an appointment, and we will be glad to meet you.

You read that right, we have had a flood. Unfortunately this has created a myriad of problems, and we are very sorry for this. Fortunately we escaped without any damages to anything other than the space itself.

With all the goings on our plans to move on the 28th of March, to our new space on Alexander Way, might be happening a little sooner than expected. Keep an eye here for more information, or you can always just give us a call too.

Stay tuned, and see you very soon.
Erika Schulz and Jeri-Lynn Ing. Owners.

New Solo Show From Jeri-Lynn Ing

Gallery IS, is pleased to be showing a second solo collection of works by Red Deer artist Jeri-Lynn Ing this March.

"Painterly Paintings" is a journey along the highway 1A, between Banff and Lac Louise. Jeri-Lynn made two trips, one in the fall and one in the winter, to gain the inspiration for this exhibit. Her paintings of these amazing landscapes observes the mountains, the trees and all the splendour of Alberta's nature scapes. This show will feature 10 large paintings in oil and acrylic.

Escape the last breath of winter at Gallery IS.
This show will run from March 1 to March 28, 2009.
The artist's opening reception will be held Friday, March 6th, from 6-8pm. Artist in attendance. Everyone is welcome

Stone Icons: Revisited

A new exhibit of original paintings by Erika Schulz is now on display at Gallery IS.




This show runs from Feb 2nd to Feb 28th.
Please visit the gallery on First Friday to speak with the artist about her newest artworks.
February 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

"Stone Icon" is an ongoing series. This theme will be re-explored in her largest group of these paintings. Since 2006 she has been exploring the mythology encapsulated in gargoyles, burial mounds, ancient statues, and wall carvings, all of which were meant to carry a message through time.

They were meant to scare us, inspire us, record history, and immortalize the dead. Today we still marvel at their ability to convey a message, and admire the decorative beauty.

After travelling to England in the spring of 2008, Erika was inspired once again to capture the strength and mystery of these carvings, large and small, in her unique "drawing with paint" technique. Stone Henge, Ancient Rome, Mythology, Castles, Churches and Mausoleums all inspired these works.

Stone Icon: Hungry Bear
and
Stone Icon: Wise Goat

Gallery IS Moving

Gallery IS
Moving to Alexander Way

This spring we will be moving to a new location on Alexander Way. We are very excited about the new Gallery IS space and all the great events we will be able to host there. Please keep your
eye on our blog for important updates, solo show annoucements and First Friday events.
Erika Schulz- Solo Show- Opens Feb 2 and runs through the month. First Friday will be on Feb
6th from 6 to 8pm at our Current Local.
Hope to see you there.



One a day paintings are online at www.jerilynning.com- for viewing only

New Year = New Ideas

Announcing

New Blogs- A Painting a Day

by Jeri-Lynn Ing and Erika Schulz.

We will be posting our new work on the blogs and will be showing the new paintings at

Gallery IS for your viewing. And YES, they are for sale.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU

SEE YOU IN 2009

Jeri Lynn and Erika

Lauren Cowles 2nd Solo Exhibit at Gallery IS

Gallery IS, is pleased to be showing a second solo collection of works by local artist Lauren Cowles this January. Lauren's work is always interesting and thought provoking. She uses her unique perspective to collage both materials and ideas into her art.

In "Ignorance of Truth", Lauren explores the depth of sin and the hight of virtue. She further asks the question of "How do humans live with good if they dont have evil?". This collection of 14 mixed media works will feature all 7 virtues, and all 7 sins. Each piece will be loaded with layers of ideas and representation.

This show will run from January 5th to January 31st, 2009.

The artist's opening reception will be held Friday, January 9th, from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Food and drink will be served.

Example of Lauren's work.

Will not be shown.

Merry Christmas

Gallery IS hours for the holidays

December 24th
Noon to 3 pm

December 25- 28th Closed

Monday December 29th to Wednesday Jan 31st
11am - 5 pm

Happy New Year
January 1st- 4th 2009
Closed

Regular Hours resume Monday January 5th
11am - 5pm

There BACK- just in time for Christmas- your favorite artists working small-
affordable and adorable.
Please stop by soon as this is a cash and carry show and sale-
Merry Christmas from all the Artists at Gallery IS.