The natural landscape of British Columbia is a true Canadian wonder, effortlessly bestowing moments of stillness and quiet solitude. From its thriving, enchanted forests to its pristine, winding rivers, the province leaves an indelible impression.
This is vividly expressed in Gage Gallery’s new art exhibition, Fermata: Charcoal Drawings by Liz Charsley.
Holding a professional background in art and theatre, Charsley draws upon musical notation and thematic concepts throughout her creative process. As noted in the exhibition preview, “Fermata is a musical term meaning a pause of unspecified length.”
After several years of sharing her work internationally, Charsley returned to her hometown of Vancouver, where she rekindled her love of nature. According to her artist profile, “for Liz, who sings with the choir Ensemble Laude, a walk in the woods or along a beach can deliver a visual fermata, caused by light glancing through the trees or bouncing off the water. Her charcoal drawings, many of them rich in detail, capture these moments, preserving them in the dreamy stillness of soft monochrome.”
Charsley’s charcoal drawings will be on display at Gage Gallery from March 31 to April 19. Admission is free, and the gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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