Verve Gallery

A Mirror For The Sun - Suzy-Annick

2010-03-16T13:52:00.000-07:00

We have installed our latest art collection by Suzy-Annick. This collection is a very colourful and sunny collection of painting and prints that bring a taste of holidays and sunshine to our salon and gallery.

Suzy-Annick puts her life on canvas, which reflect her adventure and passions. Whether she is hunting for fresh powder in the trees of Whistler or carving the face of waves in Honolua Bay, Maui; Suzy-Annick is always searching for that rush. It is during these times that moments and impressions have touched her. These moments are embodied in her art. The diversity in her dreams, desires, and pursuits of happiness are so visible in her "abstract naturals".... you can almost touch it, the feelings are so strong.

Rather than paint a landscape from a photograph or even a specific geographic location, she prefers to draw her glowing imagery from within herself as a reflection of internal beauty filtered through an autobiographic brush. Her fearlessness and desire to always experience more has taken her through Europe, Japan, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal and Panama. Each destination has left it's mark and it's inspiration can be found in her art today. Every one of her pieces has a little of Suzy-Annick's story and is left to be interpreted into it's own story through the eye of the beholder.

Suzy-Annick currently shares her time between the North Shore of Oahu, Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

Art Fundraiser for Wigs for Kids

2009-12-05T15:03:00.000-08:00

We have an amazing sponsor list for our event on December 6. This is an open house style event between 4-8 pm. You can mingle, network, meet the artists and eat yummy treats.

Our food and beverage sponsors are:

Moustache Cafe
Happy Planet
Ethical Bean

Our door prize and raffle sponsors are:

Redken Canada
Icon Salon Systems
Fine Edge Beauty Supplies
RDS Skate Supply
Opus Framing and Art
Vincent Park
Nicole Bridger
Paulo Vallejo (Fashion Stylist)
Ethical Bean
Earls
Verve Hair Lounge

Music by:

Jean-Paul Carthy

Come on down and support the kids!! There will be a $10 minimum donation at the door going to the kids!!

2009-12-01T17:28:00.000-08:00

Our newest show is going up!! It is a photography exhibit featuring 4 local talents. We gave them the topic and they went and shot it. The results are as unique as the 4 individuals that shot it. It is a great testament to how each human being behind a camera contributes their own eye to the technical skills. They also chose to use different styles of cameras, with Mike and Barry choosing to shoot using digital and Aaron and Lauren choosing to use medium format film. This is one NOT to be missed!

The opening show will be on December 6th.... check out the invite here:
Wigs for Kids fundraiser

If you can't make the fundraiser, then feel free to stop into Verve Hair Lounge to take a peek.

2009-09-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Spray Paint Collective auction now closed.

2009-09-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

The Art Auction for The Boys and Girls Club has come to an end and we are pleased with the results. The Boys and Girls Club North Vancouver is our charity of choice and we always look forward to lending them a hand any which way we can! It is a worthwhile cause that helps support our community and it’s future. We are looking forward to next year's collaboration!! Thank you for your support, we thank you and The Boys and Girls Club also thanks you.

We would like to thank the artists for their support....Jayleen Weaver, Marina Mikulic, Dave McGhee, Heather Briggs, Kalli Niedoba and Silas Borsos. We would also like to extend a huge hug and thank you to Pryce at RDS Skate Supply for planning and executing the block party, Ann at Opus Framing and Art for donating the supplies, Crissy at Think Pretty for the Blog design, and to Ebay for their support.

Please look forward to our next presentation of paintings by North Shore local, Marina Mikulic. Her solo show will run from September 7th thru October 31st.

2009-08-04T21:32:00.000-07:00

"DIGITAL LACE"
Heather Briggs - Graphics Artist
Spray Paint on Canvas

Heather is a Graphic Artist. She has worked in the fashion arena for most of her career, she currently owns her own boutique branding agency that specializes in fashion, health and lifestyle brand management. Heather describes her piece, "DIGITAL LACE" as "a graphic exploration of spray paint as a painting medium. The goal was to achieve a textured and feminine application of a traditionally very strong and linear style. The effect was achieved by stenciling lace and adding depth through a soft layering of bold and electric shades of spray paint applied with a soft touch and large spray paint nozzle."

2009-08-04T21:30:00.000-07:00

"GREEN DOG, BLUE CITY"
Dave McGhee - Mixed Media Artist
Spray Paint on Canvas

Dave is a mixed media artist who uses anything from markers and charcoal through to automotive paint to explore his creativity. Dave jumped on board with the event because it was a "good opportunity because I normally wouldn't have done something like this (live painting). I felt comfortable doing it because of past events, I attended Verve's Grand Opening and it was a lot of fun, so I thought it would be another fun event. It was great to be involved in something with Verve for charity. It was a fun day! I'd do it again for sure." Dave's painting "GREEN DOG, BLUE CITY" is both whimsical and urban with bold use of unexpected colours.

2009-08-04T21:29:00.000-07:00

"UNTITLED"
Kalli Niedoba - Media Artist
Spray Paint on Canvas

Kalli has been living in Vancouver for the past two years studying media arts and painting at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Most of her work on canvas leans towards abstraction, and her goal is to find a harmonic yet vibrating balance within colour relationships. Kalli felt that "knowing well upon creating this piece that the auction proceeds are to help the Boys and Girls Club, there was no room to pass the opportunity up. Events like these are important for the community. Kids, skateboarding and hot dogs are all very rad things, and I got to do one of my most favorite things in the midst of it all for a great cause - totally satisfying.". Kalli's painting "UNTITLED" is a technical abstract which has an interesting contradiction to the medium of spray paint.

2009-08-04T21:27:00.000-07:00

"LEIGH"
Marina Mikulic - Fashion Designer/Watercolour Artist
Spray Paint on Canvas

Marina's background is as a fashion designer and watercolour artist. Marina has owned her own fashion line, paints regularly and also spends time as a singer. When asked about why she chose to participate in the event she said: "Who could refuse free paint, canvases and charity? I love community, when people come together and have fun. I also love meeting other artists and making new friends. On a personal level, I never painted "live" like that before-or used spray paint as a medium- so that was another growing experience I simply couldn't refuse.". Marina's piece titled "LEIGH" is an urban portrait using bold colours.

2009-08-04T21:24:00.000-07:00

"OCEAN"
Jayleen Weaver - Classic Animator
Spray Paint on Canvas

Jayleen's art background is in classic animation. Her experience spans several small comic publications and several animation courses through Vancouver Film School and Vanarts. Jayleen volunteered for the event to help raise funds for the Boys and Girls club. She also felt that it was a creative opportunity to try out a new medium...spray paint. Her piece titled "OCEAN" is a beautiful piece with layers of paint that spans the depth of the ocean through to the top of the heavens.

2009-08-04T21:20:00.000-07:00

"BAND PRACTICE"
Silas Borsos - Acrylic and Oil Painter
Acrylic on Canvas

Silas' grew up surrounded by artists. Every Borsos relative is an artist, tracing back to one of the first photographers in Hungary. Growing up whether it was a pottery studio, painting studio, dark room or film set he has been always in the presence of creative minds. When asked why he chose to take part in the event Silas' said: "I wanted to be a part of the project because: The idea of possibly helping others, by thinking with colour and line onto a blank surface, is an intriguing one." His painting titled "BAND PRACTICE" (acrylic on canvas) is a colourful use of child-like imagery, a unique piece.

Spray Paint Collective

2009-07-26T20:54:00.000-07:00

Spray Paint Challenge at The Lower Lonsdale Block Party to benefit the Boys and Girls Club North Vancouver!!

Contributing Artists:
Jayleen Weaver - Classic Animator
Marina Mikulic - Fashion Designer/Watercolour Artist
Heather Briggs - Graphics Artist
Dave McGhee - Mixed Media Artist
Kalli Niedoba - Media Artist
Silas Borsos - Acrylic and Oil Paint