While artists are known for working in solitary, a new exhibit on the West Shore is encouraging them to join forces to create unique pieces of art.
As part of Collaborations, a new exhibit on now at the Coast Collective Gallery and Art Centre, artists come up with creative ways of blending styles and media to create unique and imaginative collaborative works of art.
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Forty artists in a combination of teams created 28 pieces of art using various mediums, which are currently on display. The exhibit includes a a piece by a daughter who took a photograph, and her mother who did a painting based on the photograph which are displayed side by side, as well as a granddaughter who completed a pencil drawing, which her grandmother then painted over with water colours.
Sooke artist Linda Anderson paired with Langford artist and friend Elaine Hughes to combine their passion for watercolours. The duo decided to paint an image of the iconic Moss Lady in VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Beacon Hill Park.
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Stein hopes the exhibit will inspire artists and residents alike.
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Collaborations is on at the gallery (103-318 Wale Rd.) until Aug. 19. The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit visit .
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