CHARLES CLARK GALLERY

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Concepts of Colour, an Expletive by @james.welk in the Charles Clark Art Gallery, March 5th - April 3rd.

Join us for the artist reception: on Thursday, March 7th, from 6-9 pm all are welcome!

Artist Statement:
Through my work I seek to mimic abstraction and figuration through a system of dense compositions of shape and marbled colour. I work to develop this through the use of abstracted or analogous forms that relate to content which is not directly explicative but a pretence of reality. Through the push and pull of paint, canvas and fabric, I believe the viewer should work to find image or visual for themselves, no clobbering over the head with a simple clarity. I know the explicit visuals I develop in my work, however, I want you as the viewer to seek and find my narrative. I ask that the viewer come to terms with elusive hints of reality, clarity, memory; I want you to view and relate that to an ephemeral moment, offering up something that is an essence of, subject of, or key to the moment or time that is the ‘character’ of that which I paint. Do you ever stare at the ceiling spackle as day breaks and see images meandering above your head? Like this, I want you to find what I see.

James Welk attended Emily Carr’s Fine arts program, and is Graduate of Langara’s Fine Arts Program. James works out of The Phoenix Gallery Collective in Gastown in Vancouver; an organization which he also assists and manages with local artist, Jolene Simpson.

We recognize we are located on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷmǝθkʷǝy̓ǝm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and sǝlilwǝtaɬ (TsleilWaututh). Peoples, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
@james.Welk
@watchthephoenix
Welkdesign.ca

PAST ARTISTS

Tucked in at the far end of the Tasting Room is Charles Clark. No, he's not a bar regular but our flex gallery space where we host rotating art exhibitions, born of the idea of making art accessible in unexpected places.

For more information or for artists wanting to submit a proposal for an exhibition, please email charlesclark@strangefellowsbrewing.com

LAST MONTHS ARTIST

'Lines Shapes and Faces', pop by to check out Girish Chandok @eastvan_artist exhibition, running until March 4th.⁠

Artist Statement:⁠

This collection draws influence from classical portraiture, print media, and the abstract expressionism movement and is created using a diverse range of mediums – oil paints, watercolor, charcoal, inks, crayons, acrylics, and pastels – continually exploring their unique possibilities.⁠

As a portrait artist, I am captivated by what makes each face distinct. I find endless fascination in the nuances of the human face. Each line and curve tells a unique story, translating into a rich tapestry of personalities, beauty, and diverse expressions.⁠

Beginning each piece with a loose plan, my creative process embraces spontaneity, allowing every artwork to take on a life of its own, guiding me to unexpected and exciting destinations.⁠

Ultimately, my art is an exploration of the profound beauty within the faces encountered daily. It celebrates individuality, self-expression, and my lifelong love of drawing the human face.⁠

I invite viewers to join me in this exploration, starting at the surface and discovering their own narrative as they dive deeper, connecting with the people portrayed in each piece.