Then and Now:
A Celebration of Fine Craft
Marking BC150

Exhibit: October 23 - November 30, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 23, 6-8pm
Crafthouse Gallery : 1386 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Gallery Hours : Daily 10:30 - 5:30pm
Tel : 604-687-7270

"Then and Now" is an exhibit commemorating the 150th Anniversary of British Columbia, featuring craftspeople with strong ties to the formative years of CABC. The exhibit features artists Brian Baxter, Tam Irving, James Koester, Francis Lemieux, and Diana Sanderson.

Brian Baxter focuses on maximizing the textures of glass to enrich the quality of light. The design of this architectural work attempts to harmonize with each site. Although he does not use colour at times (and enjoys it), he feels it actually distracts from the richness of the glass itself.

In the eighties, Tam Irving was making wheel-thrown pots fired to stoneware temperatures in a reduction kiln. Glazes were made from local materials and plasticity was celebrated by incising and altering pieces immediately after throwing. Irving has since moved in a different direction with his current pieces showcasing his interest in the abstract use of colour. He has been influenced by the world of the colour-field painters in a series of wall-vases.

James Koester is a Vancouver artist working primarily with metals. His practice includes mixed media sculpture, wrought iron work and other specialized fabrication. He has exhibited throughout North America and has contributed to a number of regional public art projects.

Francis Lemieux will feature original furniture pieces designed by himself and manufactured by Francis Lemieux & Co. His pieces have a reputation for being high quality that can stand the test of time. Serving the Lower Mainland since 1982, Francis Lemieux & Co. offers a wide range of services including custom furniture and millwork fabrication, art services and prototype building.

Diana Sanderson has introduced great fluidity into her work. She recently developed a way to create that general effect by employing felting to soften the rigid forms that she has traditionally woven. Lately, she's enjoyed looking anew at branches and bark and attempting to translate the colours, textures and intertwining into textiles.

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