Last update: March 23, 2:45pm
Hours: Tues to Sat, 11-5pm; Extended Hours: First Friday April 4, 11-9pm.
cre8ery gallery is closing April 19th at 5pm.
Meet the artist times are beside each artists names below. Call 204-944-0809 / email jordan@cre8ery.com to purchase, to pick up or shipping.
Mask wearing appreciated & provided at door due immune compromised solo staff person.
Fine Craft section:
To April 11: Ruth Kamenev
To April 9: Shona Helstrom
To April 19: Bazil (ceramic sculptures, horses), Jewlery by Debra Glenn
Mini Exhibition #3 below continues to March 21, 4pm.
Mini Exhibition #3: Tuesday March 26-Saturday, April 19, 11am to 5pm.
Brandi Shabaga, Meet the Artist Time, April 4, 4:30-9pm:
As an earth scientist, climate researcher, and advocate, Brandi began looking for a way to offset the carbon footprint of her art practice – collage was the answer, and the Collage Bird series was born. This collection incorporates recycled paper materials to create works of art that support sustainability principals, bring an element of the bird’s natural habitat into the piece, and draws attention to the intricacies of human-environment interactions.
Brandi is a contemporary mixed media artist and earth scientist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her research has taken her across the globe – from the Canadian Arctic to the Gobi Desert – fueling her passion for adventure and supplying endless inspiration for her artwork. Growing up on the Prairies and spending summers exploring the Interlake Region of Manitoba, Shabaga developed a connection with nature at a young age. While her art practice is currently evolving, her connection with nature is a constant in her work. Working primarily in acrylic paint and gel mediums, she also enjoys experimenting with her art by incorporating elements of mono-printing and collage into her mixed media pieces.
Brian Longfield, Meet the Artist: April 5, 11-5pm; April 8, 11-5pm.
In March of 2023, Brian photographed a polar bear encounter, he used two source photos of over 500. He was interested in their expressed emotions connecting the subjects, offering an opportunity to witness the social lives of the bears and their relationships.
Brian’s second series of trailcam paintings document similar to significant figures and historical subjects by studying the content and materials of artworks as a form of anthropology, by making a connection to the past. Animal portraits are time stamped by his trailcams, set up in various locations, showing where an animal was at a certain time in history. Actual statement will be posted at the exhibition as this is a brief summary.
Brian explores video art, installations, and paintings, performance and theater, and avante garde music. His paintings are made with photos and a data projector. His work incorporates an interest in biodiversity, ecology, science and empathy. He returned to painting in 2019 after focusing on video based work with the now-defunct collective, Viewing Method Group, and performance based work as part of the duo “6.” Brian holds a BFA from the U of Manitoba and an MFA from the University of Western Ontario. He has curated exhibitions at Frame Arts Warehouse and at his own former Gallery, Tumble Contemporary Art.
Drew Perry:
meet the artist: March 28, 1-3pm.
Lake Winnipeg is continually inviting in its infinite variety through changing light and revolving seasons. As always, the camera supplements our vision by helping us to see what is there but not always perceived by the unassisted eye, and then capturing that new view to be appreciated again and again. Drew has learned to capture images that help me to explore nature in different manifestations and lighting conditions primarily for his own enjoyment and pleasure. He mostly shoots what he likes and for himself. However, sharing those images with others is a bonus, and learning about what they might see that’s different from him is always helpful.
Drew Perry lives in Winnipeg. He loved watching his father develop black and white photos as a child, and was given his first good camera by his Dad before travelling to Europe in his late teens. The next good camera, and old film Exakta, was also from his father when children arrived on the scene, followed by B and W developing in his own darkroom. Many excellent cameras followed those early ones, with each one treasured for the new worlds they helped to open. Today, Drew mainly pursues landscapes, close-ups and street photos, apart from the continuing documentation of the life of his and Valerie’s children and grandchildren.
Jackie Linda Turnbull,
Meet the artist March 29, 1-3pm.
Ever since Jackie was a child, nature and animals have fascinated her. She had a slew of pets: dogs, gerbils, and birds. As a result, she is drawn to more natural themes in her art practice. Restful locales, small, furry animals and especially birds fascinate her and give her a feeling of peace and tranquility. She hopes viewer will feel this though viewing her work.
$50 (includes taxes)
Jackie (JT) is a self-taught Winnipeg artist who has studied with Rachael Tycoles (Acrylic Painting) and other instructors at the WAG Studio, Heather Hinam, Ph.D. of McNally Robinson Classroom and Jordan Miller at Cre8ery. Current memberships include Creative Manitoba, Mentoring Art for Women’s Art (MAWA) and the WAG. Jackie paints in a mostly whimsical or impressionistic style and is particularly fond of natural subject matter: restful locales, birds, & small, furry animals are meaningful to her. She has enrolled in numerous classes with Heather Hinam from 2020 – 2024 related to drawing plants, birds, animals, and butterflies.
James Thomson
Meet the artist: Mar. 29th 1-4; April 4th 3-9; April 12th 1-4; April 19th 1-4pm.
James received his Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Architecture) in 1983 (U of Manitoba) and his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Saskatchewan in 1985. Jim had a solo show in Wasagaming in 1989, and has participated in group shows including three Manitoba Society of Artists shows. While working in the graphic arts as an illustrator and production artist and later as a supplier. James became involved in computer graphics technology eventually an educational representative for many companies including Wacom, Adobe, Fractal Painter, and Hyperstudio. This led to a new career as a teacher of Interactive Digital Media at Kildonan-East High School. From 2001 to 2021, James taught students how to use technology as a form of storytelling, using art and code to produce animations, web sites, video games and VR experiences. Upon his retirement from teaching in June 2021, James returned to his traditional fine art roots with the exhibition “Infinite Horizons”, consisting of 30 watercolours connected by a whimsical narrative about Ravens, dogs, and a Gluttonous Moon,2023. James participated in a three person show “Dancing Skies” at Cre8ery in 2024 with his painting “Dancer in the Dark” appearing in the Winnipeg Free Press weekly promo “Top 5 Around Town” for that exhibition.
James Thomson Since returning to Fine Art after 20 years of exploring and teaching Interactive Digital Media I have enjoyed the more contemplative and meditative nature of the processes of watercolour painting compared to the processes for creating a world for a video game. These images come from a delightful space of connection between artist, materials and imagery. The process includes thoughtful choices of materials, composition and colour as well as the, often accidental, results of working with wet-on-wet and spattered colour. My current works are inspired by the many images generated from the James Webb Space Telescope and other satellites. All the paintings are studies in order and chaos much like the universe we live in. This show is a continuation from the work in Dancing Skies. In this current collection, “Alien Telescope Archive”, I am imagining another life form viewing the universe, sharing in my sense of wonder.
Lynda Gilchuk,
meet the artist, April 5, 1-3pm
Lynda moved to Winnipeg from the Kootenays in B.C. in 1999. While in B.C. she worked in the traditional crafts that were popular in the 70s -90s – crochet (especially filet crochet), needlepoint and embroidery. When she moved to Winnipeg she experimented in scrapbooking and created several family history, heritage albums and painted ornaments with alcohol ink to sell at craft fairs. Several years ago she discovered the wonderful, friendly galleries in the Exchange District and started taking workshops at Cre8ery. Lynda has taken various workshops including paper marbling, acrylic, poured & pooling acrylic, image transfer, mixed media, encaustic, embroidery, beginner watercolor, beginner drawing and painting on silk.
Lynda’s love and fascination of colour, patterns, texture and the use of recycled, repurposed and found items is the starting point for her art in an abstract style. She works intuitively with passion for the process, experimenting with different mediums, techniques and her imagination — most always in acrylic. As a Cre8ery member, her works were in 99 Pieces of Art, Plan D, & the Auxiliary Gallery.
20″ x 16″ , $150 (includes taxes)
Her first solo show Serendipity was at Cre8ery in 2018, Cre8ery Gallery show with 2 other artists in 2020. Jordan Miller of Cre8ery Gallery is extremely supportive of Winnipeg and Manitoba artists. It was Jordan who encouraged Lynda to continue learning and growing as an abstract artist. Lynda will always be grateful for that support, encouragement and mentorship. Lynda often creates texture using common household and other found items – potato mashers, coasters, bottles, beads, buttons, doilies, mesh and many other things and then adds several layers of acrylic paint and varnish. Lynda has recently retired from a 30 year career in fundraising and will now enjoy devoting time to creating art.
Monika Hansen, meet the artist, March 29th 12-3pm & First Friday, April 4th 5-7pm.
Monika generally works in oils, acrylics or watercolours and is a self taught artist. She finds inspiration to paint while traveling our prairie provinces or even walking in her home town. The subject matter varies but is focused on the Canadian landscape. Whether working on a canvas, fabric, illustrating children’s books, or using her images to make Art Cards, she enjoys having her work reach out and make a connection with people. Making a piece of art functional and useable is an added treat to her creations.
The subject matter in her paintings captures glimpses of the diversity of the Canadian rural and urban landscapes. The paintings generally appear uncluttered and her love for simplicity is evident. She enjoys picking out the tiny details of a tree, or the delicate nature of the flowers found in the wild or in many backyards. Her paintings appear on canvas and lately on fabric as she explores different ways to functionally use her art.
She is currently illustrating a series of Children’s books and was nominated in 2017 by Manitoba Book Awards in the children’s illustrated category for “Wilson, do you hear it?” Monika has displayed her art work at various gallery art shows at Cre8ery Gallery, Selkirk Art Centre and past Manitoba Art Expos. She is a member of the Assiniboia Group of Artists Co-operative, Selkirk Community Art Centre, and Cre8ery Gallery.
Samara Hayward,
meet the artist, March 29, 2-4pm.
Samara’s art is a reflection of herself. She is heavily influenced by her life. What she likes, dislikes, her memories and her life experiences can be found in her artwork. Samara Hayward is a Winnipeg Artist and a software developer with a passion for art.
