Worth a Thousand Words

If one picture is worth a thousand words, this post is the four hundred and forty-first picture I’ve painted since starting this blog. Sounds impressive until you realize my favorite

Gayle in her element...photo by Barry Loewen

photographer has been known to take that many photos and more in a single day.

That’s why I’m thrilled to tell you her brilliant work has been on display at our art gallery since September 11.

Local photographer Gayle Loewen is no stranger to the Portage and District Arts Centre. In 2016, her boardroom exhibit, Wonder and Majesty, wowed visitors. This year’s show, in the larger main gallery, promises more wonder and majesty. And that’s exactly what Gayle has chosen to call it. You won’t want to miss your chance to see these new, gorgeous works in a variety of sizes, styles, frames, and prices. There’s something for everyone, and more of it!

I gasped when we unboxed "Rustic Lilies"

I offered Gayle a hand one Sunday afternoon and became privy to the prep-work involved with one of these exhibits. Her living room brimmed with cardboard boxes, each protecting a treasured work. I helped unbox them so Gayle could snap a photo of the photo for her list and so we could accurately label each box with its contents. I lost track of how many times I gasped aloud at the revealing of each stunning piece.

Then we turned our attention to a stack of prints in various sizes. I even got to help Gayle narrow down her choices of which prints to frame and include in the exhibit. About three hours of work times two people, and that’s only a teensy fraction of what all goes into one of these shows!

So, you’ve got three options. You can skip the exhibit, stay home, and read this article twice to reach a thousand words. Trust me, you’d be cheating yourself. The old saying is wrong. Gayle’s photos are worth far more than a thousand words.

The other two options involve attending the show. You can casually browse, allowing all that wonder and majesty to sweep you away without spending a dime. Or, you might purchase a wonderful limited edition to grace your own home or office. Either way, you’ll walk away inspired and so glad you came.

 

Gayle says her great desire is to capture moments that celebrate life, to affirm the value of people, to share the wonder of creation, and to inspire joy every day.

"Island Evening" will take your breath away

Let her artistry inspire a little joy in your life. Stop by the Portage District Arts Centre and check out More Wonder and Majesty in the main gallery. The Artist’s Reception takes place on Sunday afternoon, September 16, starting at 2:00. If you miss that, you can see the exhibit any time from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday though Saturday until October 20. Open late Thursdays to 8:00 p.m., the Arts Centre is at 11 – 2nd St. NE (under the same roof as the Glesby Centre).

Admission is free. Don’t forget to sign the guest book!