“Every authentic work of art
is a gift offered to the future”
Albert Camus

Ardour Eruption '08
annual group exhibition of
Young Artists of Northern Ontario
February 15 – 23, 2008

Opening Reception:
Friday, Feb 15 from 5 to 8 pm

Closing with Awarding:
Saturday, Feb 23, from 4 to 6 pm

ANNOUNCEMENT POSTCARD OPEN
PUBLICATION

INTENTION:

• to support the rather exclusive number of young Canadians who sincerely believe that “Art Matters”
• to give some advantage to “off -Toronto” young talents
• to share some possible existential perspectives with the young generation of Muskoka
• to delight the genuine art admirers of Muskoka

DURING THE EXHIBITION

• young artists were provided with workshop on "Tricky Psychology of the Artist-Gallery Interaction"
• consultations from seasoned artists were available during the opening reception

CHARITY

This annual exhibition is a charitable action on the part of Chancery Art Gallery. If the consigned art happens to be sold, all the funds return to the young artists, and only a symbolic commission will be used for further promotion of this non-profit event.

SPONSORS

From the name of Young Artists of Northern Ontario, Chancery Art Gallery greatly appreciates generous financial support provided by JBS Art Scholarship for 2008 annual exhibition "Ardour Eruption".

A grant from JBS Art Scholarship for support of endeavour in professional art career went to Brynn HIGGINS-STIRRUP

Among the subsidizers of this event were:

• JBS Art Scholarship
• Pat Fairhead Studio & Art Class
• Private Counseling Associates
• Chancery Art Gallery


SELECTION FOR 2008 EXHIBITION:

Courtlandt
McQUIRE SWARTZ, 14
Winter in Chesley
acrylic on canvas
16" x 20"
$325
Martine GLOVER, 16
Time Ticking Away
printing ink on mirror
14" x 9.5"
$75
Emily WILSON, 18
Spot (triptich)
acrylic on canvas
18" x 48"
$350
Andrew PIERCE, 17
Orien Nebula
acrylic on canvas
24” x 24”
$120
Jacqueline SWANEK, 22
Peripheral Vision
acrylic and pencil on canvas
30” x 30”
$500
Courtlandt
McQUIRE SWARTZ, 14
Winter Express
acrylic on canvas
12" x 24"
$325
Courtlandt
McQUIRE SWARTZ, 14
Victorious
acrylic on canvas
16" x 20"
$325

Jennifer BLACK, 17
Anonymity
mixed media
60" x 15"
$195

Shannon DURNAN, 23
Perfect Reflection
photography
11" x 14"
$85

Shannon DURNAN, 23
Foggy Sunrise
photography
11" x 14"
$85

Laura PROCTOR, 15
Emily
photography
12" x 15"
$200
Laura PROCTOR, 15
Untitled
photography
12" x 15"
$200
Brynn
HIGGINS-STIRRUP, 17
Modern Bull
oil on clipboard
48” x 96"
$800
Kevin COULSON, 16
Untitled (Lamp Base)
clay sculpture
12" x 9"
$NFS
Rachel NEWTON, 16
Element # 1
wire sculpture
12" x 15"
$100
Erin INGRAM, 15
Flowers
gouache on catrige
16" x 22"
$50
Kathryn JEFFREY, 14
Cubist Landscape
gouache on bristle board
20" x 26"
$50
Steffani RUSSELL, 17
Autism Puzzle
quilt, mixed media
28" x 28"
$175
Corinne JONES, 15
Starry Muskoka
acrylic on masonite
24 " x 24"
$NFS
Alyssa HAWN, 15
Wave
acrylic on masonite
24 " x 24"
$175

some works of this show
may be still available for sale –
inquire

JURY

All visitors of this exhibition participated in one of three Jury Panels selecting art pieces they liked the most. The voting has shown that each artwork of this show found its funs. Calculation of the results brought the following artworks to the TOP OF THE JURY LISTS:


Brynn HIGGINS-STIRRUP
for "Modern Bull"
awarded with the
"Best in the Show"
Certificate of Ovation
by all the jury

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Jacqueline SWANEK
for "Peripheral Vision" awarded with
Muskoka Artists'
Certificate of Distinction
Chair of the Jury Panel – Pat Fairhead,
member of the Muskoka Arts & Crafrs



Jennifer BLACK
for "Anonymity" awarded with
Muskoka Galleries'
Certificate of Recognition
Chair of the Jury Panel – Kelly Holinshead
owner of the Shutterbug Gallery, Huntsville

Courtlandt McQUIRE SWARTZ
for "Winter in Chesley" awarded with
Muskoka Residents'
Certificate of Admiration
Chair of the Jury Panel – Gord Adams,
Muskoka District Chair


Steffani RUSSELL
for "Autism Puzzle" awarded with
Certificate of Appreciation
by Chancery Art Gallery affiliated
Psychology Office