Bellevue Gallery

Gallery

Lynn Ray — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:54:55 +0000

Curriculum Vitae

Lynn Ray — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:53:46 +0000

Solo Exhibitions:

2010

May: Untitled Art Society Main Gallery, Calgary

2009

October: Paul Petro Contemporary Art- Special project space- Toronto

October: Rouge Gallery, Saskatoon

May: La Galeria Contemporary- Barcelona

March: Axis Contemporary- Calgary

2007

September: Axis Contemporary- Calgary

2006

October: Jadite Gallery- New York

Group Exibitions:

2010

June: Rouge Gallery- Saskatoon

April: Sopa Fine Art-Kelowna

2008

July: Harrison Gallery- Vancouver

April: Sopa Fine Art- Kelowna

2007

July: Jadite Gallery- New York

Professional experience:

2006- Present Artist mentor for Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary

Selected Collections Include:

Assante Wealth Management, Comminty First Family Practice Clinics, Canaccord Capital Inc., Coast Plaza Hotels, Dynamic Furniture Corp., Health Resources Board of Alberta, Calgary Waldorf School, Vault Energy Trust, Viracocha Energy Inc., Rockwell Resources, Copeman Healthcare.

Artist Statement

Lynn Ray — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:42:56 +0000

Creating with natural subject matter is what I enjoy most. As my work evolves I am more interested in the organic process of the paint and how I can adapt to its natural movement. I began working on very large scale paintings, trying to push my own physical boundaries and the boundaries of the paint itself, especially when the movement of the paint became almost uncontrollable.

I am currently working on a multiple series of paintings that investigate the eco-centric approach to the world. My imagery deals with beauty, it’s corruptive implications and the darker side of moral human nature. With the beauty comes an unsettling eeriness, a distinction that separates the light from the darker side of life. What we experience and perceive is also of interest to me. I invite multiple interpretations of my work depending on each individual’s intention or mood.

As our world is in a constant state of change, I want my paintings to act in an illusory way, representing range, depth and clarity. The process and effect are the central content, not the traditional representation of nature. The world we see, and the importance we place on “mind made” realities, are as transitory and ephemeral as my branches.

“… the majority of the paintings are surprisingly quick to confront the viewer with any expectations of instantly digestible beauty, yet supplying it in full.”- Kim Neudorf, from a review written for Prairie Artsters, May 2010.

Biography

Lynn Ray — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:21:59 +0000

Chris Bowman was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. At the age of three he left with his family to travel for four years through South East Asia. He later returned and attended the Waldorf School in Calgary for nine years. Chris was taught according to the Waldorf method of pedagogy; children should learn through their own experience, resulting in the most important lesson: how to learn. At the Waldoft School Chris learned about the arts and was empowered at an early age to nurture his own creativity.

Chris has always devoted as much time as possible to traveling, enjoying spur of the moment trips where new opportunities are always abundant. Chris’ artistic exploration led him to an interest in photography as a hobby, enjoying the process of choosing compositions and perspectives.

Traveling all his life, Chris has experimented with making art for more than twenty years and the cultural diversity and influences that he has encountered have provided him with a broad perspective to develop is artistic direction.

Embrace Life Art Auction

Lynn Ray — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:52:14 +0000

Opening Night: September 9, 2010, 6-9pm

Bellevue Gallery is honored to host Embrace Life, a contemporary art auction with one sole purpose- to benefit Canuck Place. This exhibition is in collaboration with Innovative Fitness and is a one night event taking place Thursday, September 9, 2010. While the proceeds support Canuck Place, this event also provides emerging and established artists an opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities. The art will be shown one week prior to the event and tickets for the auction can be purchased for $20 each. Through the generous contributions and volunteers, Embrace Life Art Auction aims to donate 100% of the proceeds to Canuck Place.

ETERNAL, Part I – Group Exhibition

Lynn Ray — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:39:13 +0000

September 16th – October 21st, 2010.

This Fall the Bellevue Gallery is excited to welcome a new artist to our family of
exhibiting artists. Chris Bowman joins us from Calgary, bringing a sense of the
surreal to his dynamic and ethereal adaptation of trees. His acrylic on canvas
paintings will be featured in our Eternal, Part I Group Exhibition, along with
exciting works by Gillian Armitage, Michael Elkan, Galen Felde, Marion
Llewellyn and Nadine Stefan.

ETERNAL, Part II – Group Exhibition

Lynn Ray — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:57:40 +0000

October 21st – November 20th, 2010.

The focus of the Eternal, Part II Group Exhibition adds a new dimension to the
Gallery in the later part of October to mid November. A powerful new work by
internationally acclaimed printmaker, Michiko Suzuki will be featured along
with a series of stunning new prints by equally accredited printmaker, Wayne
Eastcott. Showing with Wayne and Michiko will be work by Chris Anderson, Erica Grimm-Vance and David Marshall. Also on display will be lithographs by
Jack Shadbolt.

VARYING PERSPECTIVES – Rotating Group Exhibition

mor10 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:47:41 +0000

June, July, August 2010

The Bellevue Gallery features “Varying Perspectives” during the months of June, July and August, 2010. Work will rotate throughout these three months, allowing the Gallery to feature new work by many new and established Gallery artists. “Summer Forest 1,” by Aaron Robbins is just one of the exciting works on display. Using intense colour and a glazing technique, Aaron brings to life the vibrant summer forest in a powerful and exciting way. Check regularly to see what has been added to “Varying Perspectives.”

Embrace Life Art Auction featured in the North Shore Outlook

Lynn Ray — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:33:40 +0000

The Embrace Life Art Auction, hosted by Bellevue Gallery and in collaboration with Innovative Fitness, was featured in the North Shore Outlook on Thursday August 19, 2010. The North Shore Outlook tells the story of how Embrace Life emerged and the importance of the event, For the Children.

Click here to view the For the Children article.

Colours of India in the North Shore News

mor10 — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:46:27 +0000

The COLOURS OF INDIA exhibition featuring photography by Emma Milley brightens the pages of the North Shore News.

The North Shore News captures the essence of this exciting exhibition held at the Bellevue Gallery. A portion of the proceeds from the sales in this exhibition will go to the non-profit organization Just Go.

Click here to read the North Shore News article.