Web Gallery

Peace+Joy Squared

Public voting (any user) is enabled ( 1 votes) from 15/11/2024, 11:00 (PST) until 22/12/2024, 23:59 (PST)

Welcome to Metchosin ArtPod's  ONLINE GALLERY for the juried show...

Peace+Joy Squared: ArtPod's seasonal square works show

One gift virtually everyone can wish for others at this time of year is peace and joy. How do you as an artist pass on your joy? Or what does peace mean to you and how can you convey that sentiment? Is joy a colour, a landscape, a portrait, a symbol, an animal, a song, a story? Is peace stillness, a sound, a simple palette, a grounding, a scent, a practice, a poem, an unshakable belief— how can you impart that?

Question: How to increase the amount of peace and joy in the world? A: YOU SQUARE IT!

The juror for this show is Carolyn Houg  Check out her work at https://theavenuegallery.com/a...

The web gallery is where you can vote for your favourite piece in the show. At the end of the show's run, and if we get over 20 entries, we will tally the votes and an Online People's Choice Award will be announced!

This show also exists in real life in Metchosin, BC, Canada, at Metchosin ArtPod. We highly encourage you to come see the show in person during its run from Friday 15 November, 2024 to Sunday 22 December, 2024. People are always thrilled to have seen the show in person; it is quite a different experience from seeing it on-line. Votes for the People's Choice Award (one per visitor, over the course of the show) are made in person. 

**Note that ArtPod is open from 11am-4pm  from Fri-Sun.**

We welcome everyone to our  Opening Celebration on SATURDAY 16 November, 2024 from 2-4 pm.  Meet our juror, Carolyn Hoag, and hear how she chose the works featured in this show,  listen to accepted artists in attendance speak about their works and process, and celebrate the three Juror's Choice Winners!

To sign up for our monthly newsletter and to find more information about workshops and events associated with this show and upcoming shows, please consult our website: MetchosinArtPod.ca.

Enjoy the show!

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Path
Path
Mara
CA$250.00


Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This painting draws from the magic of a hidden path; the landscape unfolds in misty layers, softening the edges between sea, land, and sky, creating a sense of boundless openness. The palette explores a rich range of green tones, stretching as far as the eye can perceive, capturing the essence of wilderness in a forest thick with towering trees, filling every slope and valley. This composition resonates deeply with those familiar with our West Coast of Canada—a view that feels at once enchanting, challenging, and irresistibly inviting.
Materials and Process:: oil on gallery wrapped canvas
Accompanying music/song and artist: : Clearly by Grace VanderWaal
Detail View
White Little Flowers
White Little Flowers
Mara
CA$200.00


Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This mixed media piece captures a dreamy West Coast scene, where a weathered wooden fence winds across a hillside, softened by tiny white blossoms swaying in the breeze. Above, an ancient tree leans into the sky, its silhouette a testament to resilience. Beyond, the landscape unfolds to reveal a serene beach scattered with solitary islets, each a quiet sentinel in the vast seascape. Through layered textures and earthy tones, the artwork evokes rustic elegance and wild beauty, embodying the timeless, raw spirit of the Pacific shore.
Materials and Process:: Mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas
Accompanying music/song and artist: : Little White Flower by Subi
Detail View
Mystic Falls in Winter
Mystic Falls in Winter
Mara
CA$200.00


Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 1.5
Inspiration:: Watching the seasons transform the world around me is a joy, each bringing something new. Here, Mystic Falls is a winter wonderland, blanketed in soft snow and filled with a magical atmosphere. It’s perfect for daydreams, imagining cozy hot chocolate moments, snowy adventures, and maybe a touch of romance. As I worked on this piece I let it evolve naturally, capturing the beauty and allure of a winter waterfall—a scene full of charm, quiet beauty, and a hint of mystery that invites us all to pause and lose ourselves in its spell.
Materials and Process:: mixed media on canvas
Accompanying music/song and artist: : Snowman by Lofi Girl
Detail View
Life
Life
Mara
CA$200.00


Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 1.5
Inspiration:: This artwork captures the serene collision of trees and rocky shore—a quiet haven when life becomes too loud. Here, the wind weaves through branches, and worries begin to fade. Feet sink into sand, brushing against sea glass and shells, while the sounds of the water settle your spirit, inviting calm. Living near water brings us closer to life’s essence, to moments we too often overlook. This piece is a reflection of that beauty—the gentle reminder to appreciate what is, what we take for granted, and the peaceful spaces that make life worth living.
Materials and Process:: mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas
Accompanying music/song and artist: : Dark Vacay by Cigarettes After Sex
Detail View

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