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FEB 22 – APRIL 01, 2013
1016 FORT STREET
MON-TUES, by appointment Wed – Fri: 2pm-6pm Sat+Sun 12pm-4pm
Saint Squirrel: Protecting You ‘Cause You’re Nuts! 18 x 24, Oil on Canvas, 2010. Available for viewing and purchase at The Apartment Gallery until April 01, 2013.
Romancing the Squirrel at the Apartment Gallery, Feb 22 – April 01, 2013, Victoria, BC Pop Surrealism | The Art of Consumption – Contemporary Pop Art Surrealism Acrylic Oil Painting Pop Art Gallery Victoria BC Carollyne Yardley
FEB 22 – APRIL 01, 2013
1016 FORT STREET
MON-TUES, by appointment Wed – Fri: 2pm-6pm Sat+Sun 12pm-4pm
Here are a few teaser photos from my camera, I will post more when the photographer and gallery send me their pictures. Close to 3oo people attended the opening at The Apartment Gallery, and I was very impressed with how they handled the overflow, considering the gallery size. They graciously opened up the spa downstairs so art lovers could enjoy wine and spa treatments, while waiting for the crowd to turn over.
Tierre Joline (hat designer), Carollyne Yardley (holding felted squirrel made by Tierre Joline modeled after Romancing), Alexander Kaiser (Silly Hats by Alexander), Romancing the Squirrel, Opening Night, Feb 22, 2013
Danica Wilcox and Tierre Joline wearing Tierre Joline hats. The painting, Revolution 9, by Carollyne Yardley, in between.
Wonderful ladies of The Apartment Gallery, Romancing the Squirrel, Feb 22 – April 01, 2013 – Photo courtesy of The Apartment Gallery
The Erling-Tyrells with Carollyne Yardley, Romancing the Squirrel, Feb 22, 2013
Thank you to everyone involved, Ellen Manning, Director of the Apartment Gallery, the countless volunteers, hat and clothing designers who came armed with gorgeous models wearing delicious hats, Heather Leary who donned the Tropical Girl Squirrel outfit for a second time.
Romancing the Squirrel, The Apartment Gallery, Opening Night, Feb 22, 2013
Cupcakes on silverware at Romancing the Squirrel at The Apartment Gallery
Scyi Norgaard, and Alexander Kaiser (Silly Hats by Alexander)
Chantelle Kneale and friend
Donna, Gordon and Tierre with The Avenger, Romancing the Squirrel, The Apartment Gallery, Victoria, BC
A big thank you to Burke Tanner of Beverage Concepts International who represents Cannery Brewing, Dennis of McLaren Vale Wines, and my new favorite drink, Diplimatico Rum 12 y/o. I’ve always loved an age statement.
Green Felted Squirrel by Tierre Joline (after Romancing the Squirrel), with Diplimatico Rum sponsored by Burke Tanner of Beverage Concepts International
Heather Leary as Tropical Girl Squirrel with Carollyne Yardley. Photo courtesy of The Apartment Gallery
In the contemporary world we put on various costumes, faces and disguises to mold ourselves for roles and positions in society, taming the unattainable or unmentionable desires hidden within our personal psyches. Break this cycle of suppression and enter into the world of Carollyne Yardley in which everyday and every image is a witty insight into the characters beneath the surface! Romancing the Squirrel presents Yardley’s entire body of unique personalities – her characters, our real selves, emerge from behind the safety screen of the mask, the ‘squirrely’ exterior. Yardley’s signature style is a calculated and revolutionary approach to art historical tradition invigorating and enlivening the static entities of the past with the eccentric personalities of the present. Ellen Manning, The Apartment Gallery
THE SHOW CONTINUES UNTIL APRIL 01, 2013.
THE APARTMENT GALLERY
FEB 22 – APRIL 01, 2013
1016 FORT STREET
MON-TUES, by appointment Wed – Fri: 2pm-6pm Sat+Sun 12pm-4pm
I was so thrilled when Adam Sawatsky asked to do a news segment for Romancing the Squirrel art show which is on at The Apartment GalleryFeb 22 – April 01, 2013.
MON-TUES, by appointment Wed – Fri: 2pm-6pm Sat+Sun 12pm-4pm
The segment aired on CTV News at 5 pm & 11pm for Adam Sawatsky’s Arts & Lifestyle, Feb 21, 2013.
Also featured on full segment (not on this web posted clip) were Mary Walsh, Actor, Steven White of Dance Victoria, and David Vest, Musician.
So guess who got Squirrel Bombed again?
See the first time here.
This photo is super rad tho’ ’cause Adam’s in the awesome squirrel mask for realzies!
Adam Sawatsky (squirrel) and Carollyne Yardley during interview for CTVNews at 5 & 11pm. Coverage for Romancing the Squirrels, at The Apartment Gallery (Aired Feb 21, 2013) Adam Sawatsky’s Arts & Lifestyle, Feb 21, 2013. Photo by Ellen Manning, Director of The Apartment Gallery
Vic42.com
Feb 21, 2013
Article by Teresa Lindsay
Photo by Alan Smith (after Carollyne Yardley)
When Teresa Lindsay called to ask to interview for Vic42.com I was intrigued and excited. They write short articles framed with great photography by Alan Smith to celebrate interesting people in Victoria.
I suggested we take a photograph after a photograph I styled and turned into a painting titled Charlotte’s Web, and they just nailed it. I feel like the Godfather, play music now.
Carollyne Yardley photographed by Vic42.com, Feb 21, 2013
Romancing the Squirrel showcases the progression of Carollyne Yardley’s fascinating squirrel series. Yardley furthers the portrait into intricate narratives and all encompassing environments where the presence of the squirrel pops up in unexpected places. Recognizable characters mingle with Yardley’s squirrely exteriors to envision a life where our alien, humorous and subconscious personalities are revealed.
Carollyne Yardley’s signature style has captivated all, creating composite squirrel creatures which inspire discussion and laughter. By entering the subconscious and revealing our hidden characters, Yardley challenges the spectator to let their inner selves free. Romancing the Squirrel presents the next progression of this unique series while embracing the origins of ‘The Squirrel’. This is no ordinary art event, rather it is an all encompassing environment of quirky characters and eccentric worlds. Jump into the surreal mind of Carollyne Yardley – you may never want to jump back out!
Use your imagination and explore the intricacies of Yardley’s eccentric worlds and histories. Her artistic prowess moves beyond the canvas for this exciting exhibition full with quirky characters and surreal socialites. Explore the alternate reality of this intriguing artist.
Hey how cool is that, Romance Squirrel is featured both online and in print in Nexus Magazine, Camosun’s student voice since 1990.
An interview with curator of the show, Laurie Luck, discusses the show in this article titled, Artists take a crack at Carroll classic.
For those looking for a journey down the rabbit hole, the upcoming show at the Fifty Fifty Arts Collective is sure to scratch that adventurous itch. Curiouser: Contemporary Responses to Alice in Wonderlandis a collection of works from over 15 BC artists that explores some the iconic imagery found in Lewis Carroll’s famous stories.
Here are two super sweet silhouette paintings that will be available at my upcoming art show, Romancing the Squirrel. They each have ornate golden frames
Girl and Squirrel Silhouettes, 8 x 9 each, oil on board, 2013
Squirrel, Girl, and Butterfly Silhouettes, 13 x 19, oil on board, 2013
Curiouser: Contemporary Art Inspired by Alice in Wonderland 50/50 Gallery, Curated by Laurie Luck
February 22 to March 17, 2013
The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective presents an exciting collection of new works by local artists and illustrators, all inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.Since their original publication in 1865 Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-glass have had an unprecedented influence on the visual arts. The books are renowned for their humorous use of logic and word play and their sparklingly unique characters. Originally illustrated by Carroll himself, then most famously by John Tenniel, Alice has continued to inspire countless artists and illustrators including Arthur Rackham, Tove Jansson, Salvador Dali, Ralph Steadman and Kiki Smith. This exhibition gathers together the work of over 15 contemporary artists working in BC.Each of the artists invited to participate in this show were selected by Luck because their work contains elements of Wonderland; either through their use of text and language, their representations of human and animal characters or their otherworldly atmospheres. The exhibition combines work from emerging and established artists, many of them local to Victoria and displays a wide breadth of media that includes painting, illustration, film, photography, sculpture, jewellery design and printmaking.The opening night of Curiouser will see the Fifty Fifty gallery space transformed into a miniature Wonderland with a tea party style reception. All works will be available for sale and accompanied by limited edition prints.
Come fall down the Rabbit Hole! Opening Reception: February 22nd 7-10pm
November 17th – January 8th in the historic Massey Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 24th , 2pm -4pm
Free to Attend, everyone welcome!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/123109461177247/
Perfect for giving, the works in this exhibition are priced between $100 and $150, and are a broad and diverse cross-section of work by some of Victoria’s most celebrated contemporary artists including watercolourists, oil and acrylic painters, printmakers and mixed media artists.
Photo by Renee Crawford, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
The first week of the exhibition coincides with the Member’s Appreciation Sale, with Gallery Members receiving 10% off of all Small Works between Tuesday, November 20th and Sunday, November 26th.The exhibition takes place in the Massey Gallery and showcases work by many of the artists who participate in the AGGV’s Art Rental and Sales program. This is the only program in the city that has hundreds of pieces of original, local and contemporary works of art in a viewable inventory, and that are available for rent or sale to individuals and businesses. Services available include professional consultation, delivery and installation. Works are viewable by appointment, and now in the online inventory at: www.artrental.phanfare.com.For more information regarding the upcoming exhibition or the Art Rental and Sales program, please contact Art Rental and Sales Consultant Renee Crawford at rcrawford@aggv.ca or 250. 384. 4171 ext. 222.
Gingerbread Squirrel | 5 x 7 | Oil on Board | 2012
Red Suit Squirrel | 6.25? x 8? | Oil on Board | 2012
