Michael Dennis: States of Being
April 3 – 26, 2008
Artist Reception: Thursday, April 3, 6 – 8 pm

Former Harvard professor Michael Dennis is known internationally for sculptures resembling massive human figures. At his Denman Island studio, Dennis re-shapes fallen cedar logs into arresting totemic structures.

The Gallery’s main display window on the Courtyard is dedicated to
the magnificent glass sculptures of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.

Natty Saidi: After Garzoni
May 1 – 31, 2008
Artist Reception: Thursday, May 1, 6 – 8 pm

Israeli-born painter Natty Saidi elegantly arranges freshly-picked fruit in sophisticated still-life paintings. After Garzoni is a tribute to Giovanna Garzoni (1600-1670), the first woman believed to have painted still life studies. 

Nick Lepard: Isabella
June 5 – 28, 2008
Artist Reception: Thursday, June 5, 6 – 8 pm

Isabella, with its focus on questions about masculine identity, is the first solo exhibition by Vancouver artist Nick Lepard. His large-scale portraits are painted from photographs and life with powerful expressionist brushwork.