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Chris Beaubien Construction Paradise Grain Elevators, Lower Level Road Acrylic on Canvas, 30" x 24" Since I was a child I've always marvelled at the intimidating scope of the grain elevators every time I pass by. Seeing the industrial, steel complex set against a bubblegum sky never fails to inspire a cockeyed grin. I changed the original label of the building - POOL · to POV (Point Of View) to make the scene less concrete. Talk about abusing one's artistic license. (Note: I listened to Philip Glass' Fog of War as inspiration (or this piece.) WHO: '08 graduating class from the IDEA Program at Capllano College WHAT: The Spirit of the City paintings WHERE: CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave. WHEN: Opening reception Thursday, May 24 at 7:00pm Show runs through June 9th 2007 INFO: Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm Tel. 604.988-6844 Email nvartscouncil@telus.net Edge of the Forest C o n r a d S a r z y n i c k , member of the Greater V a n c o u v e r W o o d Arts Society ( G V W A S ) asks, " W h a t can be done with a log full of cracks, a knotted burl, a precut plank, or even a half-rotted stump? W h a t w i l l the final piece look l i k e ? " H e answers with his w o r k . " T r a n s f o r m i n g w o o d into sculpture is an act of discovery. Beginning with the w o o d , I see what it has to offer and where this can lead me. " T a k e a w a l k t o the Edge of the Forest e x h i b i t at C i t y S c a p e C o m m u n i t y A r t Space f e a t u r i n g a j u r i e d selection of studio furniture makers and designers from B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a . Immerse y o u r s e l f in f u r n i t u r e & furnishings constructed in various mediums i n c l u d i n g w o o d , m e t a l , and glass, s h o w c a s i n g the breadth and depth of local contemporary studio furniture. A c c o r d i n g to Jeff T r i g g , President, G V W A S " T h e Society was formed to promote the joy, art and craft of fine w o o d w o r k i n g , both locally and i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y . " They have a g r o w i n g membership of men and w o m e n w h o demonstrate interest and s k i l l , ranging from fine furniture, musical instruments, turnings, cabinetry, trim and finish carpentry, to decorative art. T r i g g creates pieces reflecting his "connection to the natural landscape of British C o l u m b i a " bringing a keen sense of detail to Sfiettey Harmon Rae each highly-original design. Greater V a n c o u v e r W o o d A r t s Society members are passionate a b o u t their w o r k . James E s w o r t h y says, " W h e n e v e r y t h i n g is s t r i p p e d a w a y , the d e s i g n , the material and the purpose, what is left is craftsmanship; a person's integrity as an individual and as an artist." "I leave a bit of myself in each piece" says Yousef Ahadi. "I leave a part of my s o u l . " The Edge of the Forest exhibit demonstrates that fine w o o d w o r k i n g is a t h r i v i n g , p r o u d l y p r a c t i c e d and valued craft. WHO: The Edge of the Forest WHAT: Fine Wood Working WHERE: CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue WHEN: Opening,reception June 14 at 7:00pm Show runs through July 14 INFO: Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12:00pm5:00pm Tel. 604.988-6844 Email: nvartscouncll@telus.net 16 M a y | J u n e