Peter McGill 'Dundarave'

Nadia Aldea 'Mothers'

Douglas Krieger 'Squared²'

Farnaz Naderi 'Squeeze of Joy'

Jenny JieYeon Lee 'This because
of that'

Joanne Waters 'Flower Garden'

SPECTRUM is an exciting, exhibition celebrating the talented & diverse artists in our community! Following an unjuried open invitation, 56 established & emerging artists are showcasing their work in a broad spectrum of styles, media & subjects.

Exhibiting artists: A.J. Brown, Anne McMahon, Azi Yousefi, Catherine Janusz, Christina Sultan, Doria Fochi, Douglas Krieger, Dylan Brough, Elena Senatorova, Elizabeth Kozlowski, Elizabeth McLaren, Ellen Bang, Eva Lederer, Farnaz Naderi, Gillian Muir, Glenda Leznoff, Gloria O'Neil, Hans Breuer, Jaleh Farshi, Jane Armstrong, Jane Wang, Jennifer Matthews, Jenny JieYeon Lee, Joanne Frewer, Joanne Waters, John Joyce, Juliana Laskowska, Kimberly Swanson, Lil Chrzan, Lyne Armstrong, Mandana Rahiminia, Manjari Dutta, Maria Cook, Marika Morissette, Marja-Liisa Oksanen, Meaghan Sharir, Nadia Aldea, Natasha Dash, Neda Alaeinezhad, Page Samis, Peter McGill, Raana Sahraei, Ralph Sears, Riitta Peirone, Ruth Casselman, Sara Kiani, Sara Wiens, Sareh Mahdavi, Shakun Jhangiani, Sharka Leigh, Sharon Gramchuk, Sonia Mocnik, Sue Williams, Susan P. Wolpert, Taralee Guild, Tina Rezvani

Inspired by the Silk Purse's 100th anniversary, this special edition features 100 small works of art gracing the walls of this beloved & unique gallery to mark the occasion. 

By creating an inclusive & level playing field, SPECTRUM 100 shines a light on these gifted artists at varying stages in their careers; offering them the opportunity to exhibit & providing the community an engaging experience with diverse artwork & artists.

People’s Choice Award
Visitors can vote for their favourite artwork throughout the exhibition. The 2 works of art receiving the most votes will each win an Opus Gift Card worth $100

Sponsored by

Ellen Bang

Shakun Jhangiani

Yeonmi Kim

Abstract artists Ellen Bang, Shakun Jhangiani & Yeonmi Kim search for harmony within & with the world through dynamic experiments in shape, texture, colour & media including paint & reclaimed materials.

Ellen Bang is a Vancouver based Danish/Canadian artist working primarily in abstracts as a means of expression. For her, abstract painting offers an opportunity to explore & convey relationships between lines, forms & colours in an honest & intuitive way. Bang's work in acrylic paint reflects a continued interest in visual rhythms. She is fascinated by structures & systems found in geological formations & architecture, as well as the rhythm & sound of spoken language & music. While her paintings are not about these phenomena, they influence her visual language, helping to establish a kind of visual poetry. Playing with perception, expectation & movement within the painting, Bang have chosen to express herself in her own abstract language.

Shakun Jhangiani, a North Vancouver artist originally from India, is an intuitive abstract artist. Her distinctive use of mixed media is a result of a lifelong passion for learning. Jhangiani enjoys experimenting with different media & techniques, discovering & developing new processes & means of expression. Creating intuitively, she gives over to her impulses & instincts, allowing the work to come into being with a natural flow. Jhangiani’s current work combines acrylic paint & charcoal with natural materials like crushed seashells, quartz & sand alongside repurposed cardboard, burlap & twine. Drawn to the healing spirit of nature, Jhangiani’s work often features elements suggesting shorelines, moon filled skies & open fields that she hopes will inspire moments of contemplation.

Yeonmi Kim is a multidisciplinary artist from Powell River, born & raised in South Korea. Her practice includes fashion, interior design, fine art & craft. Kim’s current work considers, & is inspired by sustainable practices, aiming to raise awareness & motivate change about the amount we waste in daily life. She uses discarded materials to create art that addresses environmental changes & consumerism, while celebrating the needs & joy of nature. Naturally weathered driftwood, repurposed plywood from construction sites, & fragments of wooden doors serve as the primary materials for collage like sculptures & carvings. Discovering the latent potential & hidden narratives within discarded materials Kim takes us on a serene & contemplative journey.

Meet the Artists Reception

Fri. Aug. 1, 6 - 7 pm

Join us in celebrating the artists in this incredible exhibition! Meet these talented creators & learn about their inspirations & processes.

Artists Talk Livestream

Wed. July 30, 7 pm

Join us for an engaging conversation with the artists as they share insights into their inspirations & processes, & answer questions from viewers like you live!