If you enjoy art, you cannot go wrong with a visit to the Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen.
Most of the images are not your average hobbyist dabbling with a paint brush. Many of the South Delta Guild artists are regular contributors to the art displayed at Granville Island with the Federation of Canadian Artists. A bar has been set by their professionalism which our small gallery strives to emulate and according to many, has met the challenge.
The latest show opened on Jan. 21 and has works by 34 artists displaying 92 paintings with landscapes, abstract art and contemporary art using acrylics, oil and watercolor.
The creative talents of our hanging crew display them to their best advantage. From Friday to Sunday the public can follow a path through the gallery and enjoy this superlative show.
Artist Lennart Osterlind has created a seascape entitled “Stormy Weather at Sea” in acrylic depicting a ship coping with raging wind and rollicking waves – a story known by many on our rocky, windswept coast. There are many lovely abstracts worth more than a passing glance – really lovely images which you shouldn’t miss.
The Guild also features workshops.
Reha Sakar will be helping some of our artists to improve their watercolors by developing more confidence through new learning experiences with professional secrets of the trade. What could be more fun than joining a group such as this? Joining the Guild lets you sit in on Zoom meetings held on the first Monday of each month with each session ending with a demo by a local B.C. artist.
If you are thinking ahead in February, March Madness is getting ready to launch.
On Saturday, Feb. 26, some members of the Fibre Art Group will be on hand between 1 and 3 p.m. to show you some new and creative ways to use fabric in art for those who like to experiment. The demo will feature work by Deborah Zibrik, showing how she creates fantastical bugs. More on this event coming next month, with perhaps a mad tea party in the works.
If you are an artist, you might want to enter the upcoming Oil and Water show.
This is an international juried exhibition of two-dimensional art. The submission deadline is April 30. The full prospectus may be viewed at www.southdeltaartistsguild.com. Many prizes are available.
Gallery 1710 is located by the curling rink at the South Delta Recreation Centre.
Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday, where Guild volunteers will be happy to show you around the gallery and answer any questions regarding membership, shows, and paintings. Please be prepared to follow COVID protocols for public safety, be fully vaccinated, and leave contact data at the desk.
