Galerie Shampoo Motor is an underground operation—literally.
A new art space has opened in Powell River. Tony Colton & Meghan Hildebrand, the “Shampoo-Motors”, have converted the lower floor of their Cranberry home into a professional gallery space.
It is not a commercial or a public gallery. Meghan and Tony plan to rock the art scene by inviting the community to one-night events featuring new and challenging artwork. Artists will be invited to have a show and offer a workshop to locals. Meghan’s years in art school have resulted in a list of unique and successful artists, teachers and students who are pursuing art careers. This list will be a guide as Meghan and Tony search the scene near and far for artists who will stimulate and inspire the artists and art lovers of Powell River.
The space debuted on the evening of January 28th with a spectacular exhibit of large, rich and expressive mountainscapes by new PR arrival Rick Cepella. Rick is an avid hiker and draftsman, illustrator and teacher. His large-format, bold, and varied brushwork and obvious love for his subject manifest in paintings radiating with awe of nature.
Adding final touches to the evening, Johhny C on piano amazed all with a thrilling repertoire of classics, jazz and blues.
New shows will be launched every few months, for one-night events. Beyond the openings, the exhibits can be viewed by appointment. Rick Cepella’s exhibit will be on the walls throughout the month of February. To view, please call 604-414-0556.
by Corey Matsumoto
Two art exhibitions happening in February each involve collaboration between one or more artists to express a common element.
Fused-glass artist Laura Kew has teamed up with painter Meghan Hildebrand to bring an exciting new exhibit to Bemused Bistro (4623 Marine Avenue) entitled Fusion Collusion. Working out of her studio-gallery space on 4690 Marine Ave (Pacific Reflections Glassworks), Laura has translated several of Meghan’s works into the tactile and vibrant medium of fused glass. Laura’s glass versions of Meghan’s paintings with amazing trueness to shape, color, and form shed a new light Also featured at the show are new original pieces from each artist.
Fusion Collusion will be on display at Bemused Bistro until the end of February.
Also this month, a new exhibition opens at the Community Resource Centre (4752 Joyce Avenue) entitled Faces of God. This exhibit opens February 4 with a reading by local author Allan Brown from his book Biblical Sonatas, and features works from over 12 Powell River artists. In the spirit of innocence, Faces of God invites the expression of spirituality through art, and is meant to encourage a progression from a mere tolerance of religious freedom to a greater understanding of the varieties of the spiritual nature within us.