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SUMMARY:Ian Fry Exhibition: Landscapes of Light
DESCRIPTION:Ian Fry: Landscapes of Light \nThis exhibition celebrates the work of Ian Fry\, a painter whose distinctive vision has been shaped by his remarkable journey from Scotland to the Pacific Northwest. Born in Edinburgh and educated at the Glasgow School of Art\, Fry began his career as a successful illustrator before dedicating himself fully to painting. Over the past three decades\, he has developed a body of work that captures the enduring spirit of the landscapes he calls home. \nDrawing inspiration from Vancouver Island\, Bowen Island\, and the wider coastal regions of British Columbia\, Fry’s paintings reveal an intimate understanding of light and atmosphere. Expansive shorelines\, distant mountain ranges\, rolling grasslands\, and quiet rural scenes are rendered with a striking balance of realism and lyrical interpretation. Whether depicting waves advancing toward a misted beach\, horses moving through open country\, or birds silhouetted against a luminous sky\, his work conveys both grandeur and stillness. \nFry’s background in illustration is evident in the clarity of his compositions and his ability to distill complex scenes into powerful visual narratives. His paintings invite contemplation\, encouraging viewers to experience the rhythms of nature and the fleeting qualities of weather\, season\, and light. His restrained palette and masterful handling of atmosphere create spaces that feel simultaneously familiar and dreamlike. \nThroughout the exhibition\, themes of journey\, belonging\, and connection to the natural world emerge. The landscapes are not simply records of specific locations but meditations on our relationship with the environments that shape us. In Fry’s hands\, the coastlines\, mountain valleys\, and open fields become places of wonder and quiet emotional resonance. \nIan Fry’s paintings remind us that landscape remains one of the most powerful vehicles for storytelling\, expressing both the beauty of the visible world and the deeper currents of our human experience in nature. \nArtist Reception Saturday\, June 27\, 7-9pm. 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay\, BC. Exhibition runs thru July 18\, 2026. Gallery hours Weds to Sat\, 12-5pm. Visit www.artfulthegallery.com for more information.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/ian-fry-exhibition-landscapes-of-light/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Land with Vanessa Sharkey
DESCRIPTION:Explore the forest and learn from the plants with guide Vanessa Sharkey on Saturday July 18th hosted by the Campbell River Art Gallery! \nParticipants and staff will meet at the gallery at 10AM then travel to the chosen location together. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, food\, hydration and ensuring they are properly equipped for the 2-3 hour walk. \n>REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/18/listening-to-the-land-with-vanessa-sharkey \n‘There are so many plants out there that signify protection. Very unassuming ones. There are plants that subtly show us what’s to come when the season changes\, and once we learn about them and what they are capable of\, our mindset shifts and the plants teach us a lot about ourselves.’ –Vanessa Sharkey \nVanessa is part of CorVee\, a collaboration of outdoor knowledge with Cory Cliffe. From survival\, plant identification\, medicinal harvesting and invasive species control they share our knowledge everywhere they go. \n\n\n\nVenue\nCampbell River Art Gallery\n\n\nAddress\n1235 Shoppers RowCampbell RiverBCV9W 2C7\,CA\n\n\nStarts\nSat Jul 18 2026\, 10:00am PDT\n\n\nEnds\nSat Jul 18 2026\, 1:00pm PDT
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/listening-to-the-land-with-vanessa-sharkey/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
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