Colour Theory

Colour Theory

January 11-25
Opening Reception January 11 , 1-4 p.m.


Please join us for our first exhibition of 2020 featuring a colourful collection of contemporary and historic works from Madrona's stable of artists. These works are brought together by their bold use of colour, form, and composition. This exhibition follows the evolution of colour from the early 20th century up until today. From traditional oils used in works from the likes of A.Y. Jackson, to the invention of acrylic paints in the 50's and 60's, up until the vibrant pigments used today, Colour Theory traces changes in technique and materials throughout the years.

Featured artists include: Meghan Hildebrand, April Ponsford, Halin de Repentigny, Hashim Hannoon, Morley Myers, Sean Yelland, Nicotye Samayualie, William Perehudoff, Jack Shadbolt, and many others.

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Corrinne Wolcoski: Reverence

Corrinne Wolcoski: Reverence

February 1-14
Opening Reception February 1 , 1-4 p.m.
Artist in Attendance


Madrona Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works from Corrinne Wolcoski. These new works largely focus on her recent travels up the west coast to Haida Gwaii. This collection further explores the play of light on water and the incredible drama of the sky on the west coast.
Wolcoski is a graduate of the Emily Carr University of Art and Design and is heavily involved in the Vancouver arts community. This is her fifth solo exhibition with Madrona Gallery.

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Historic & Post-War Canadian Art

Historic & Post-War Canadian Art

March 14 - 28

Opening Reception March 14

Madrona Gallery is pleased to present its annual exhibition of important historic and post-war Canadian art. Artists featured in the show include members of the Group of Seven, E.J. Hughes, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Takao Tanabe, Gordon Smith, W.J. Phillips, Alexander Colville, Ted Harrison, and many others.

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Guthrie Gloag: Adapt

Guthrie Gloag: Adapt

July 4 - 18
Opening Reception July 4 , 1-3 p.m.
Artist in Attendance

Madrona Gallery is pleased to present "Adapt", a solo exhibition of new works by Guthrie Gloag. This highly anticipated exhibition is his third solo exhibition with Madrona Gallery and will include a new collection of his exceptional driftwood sculptures. These human or animal figures are made entirely of unaltered pieces of driftwood with no underlying support. From the movement and features of the figures to the pieces of thoughtfully placed driftwood, Gloag brings life and a unique persona to each piece he creates.

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Luke Ramsey: Real Cloud

Luke Ramsey: Real Cloud

September 12 - 26
Opening reception: September 12, 1-3 p.m.
Artist in Attendance

Madrona Gallery is pleased to present "Real Cloud", a solo exhibition of works from Luke Ramsey. This newest collection is inspired by the natural world and centers around the desire to be physically present in a time when more time is being spent online within the "digital cloud".

Ramsey is internationally recognized for his art and design work. He describes his work as, "Organized chaos - a play with paradoxical themes. The content is influenced by a beautifully strange cosmos of organisms and comedy. The approach needs to feel fluid and not forced."

Ramsey served as the City of Victoria's first artist in residence from 2017-2018 and his work is held in numerous private and public collections, including the permanent collection of the City of Seattle.

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Nell Bradshaw: A Major Retrospective

Nell Bradshaw: A Major Retrospective

October 3 - 16
Opening reception: October 3, 1 - 3 p.m

Madrona Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of 14 specially chosen works from Nell Bradshaw. Bradshaw was born in California in 1904 and later moved to Canada at the age of 9. Largely self-taught, Bradshaw was inspired by A.Y. Jackson, Tom Thomson, Paul Klee, Van Gogh, and First Nations carvers. Bradshaw began painting full-time in 1964 and would establish herself as a skilled artist whose totem paintings were known worldwide. This will be the first major solo exhibition of Bradshaw's work held in over twenty years and will highlight the works that brought her international recognition.

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Shawn O'Keefe: Islands & Inlands

Shawn O'Keefe: Islands & Inlands

October 17 - 31
Opening reception: October 17, 1 - 3 p.m
Artist in Attendance

Madrona Gallery is pleased to present the first of its Guest Exhibition series, starting with a collection of works from Victoria-based artist Shawn O'Keefe. Inspired by the Group of Seven, O'Keefe depicts the Canadian landscape by focusing on essential forms, using big brush strokes and bold colours. O'Keefe studied graphic design at Malaspina College and Vancouver Island University and has been involved in numerous collaborations, including designing for Phillips Brewery in Victoria, B.C.

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Nicholas Bott

Nicholas Bott

November 14 - 28
Opening reception: November 14, 1 - 3 p.m
Artist in Attendance

Madrona Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works from Nicholas Bott. Inspired by members of the Group of Seven and European masters like Vincent Van Gogh, Nicholas Bott brings a unique post-impressionistic perspective to the Canadian landscape. Over the past 40 years, Bott has established himself as a master of composition and colour. This is his ninth solo exhibition at Madrona Gallery.

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Deck the Walls XI

Deck the Walls XI

December 3 - 21
Opening reception: December 3, 1 - 3 p.m

Madrona Gallery is pleased to announce our 11th annual Deck the Walls exhibition. This annual group exhibition highlights new works by gallery artists. This rotating exhibition will change every week throughout December to accommodate the large number of paintings in the show. A number of artists have produced excellent small works to reflect the season.

In this group show, we highlight the diversity of our stable of artists with selected works produced specifically for this show and some staff favourites that look back to exhibitions from 2020.

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