Portfolio Category: Exhibitions

by Ana MRC

February 13 to March 4, 2025

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

Meet the Artist: Thursday, Feb 13,
11-5pm. Saturdays Feb 15, 11-5,
Feb 22, 11-1pm, March 1, 2-5pm.

“Primavera”  explores a wonderful relationship with nature, focusing on a world of inclusivity and colour.  The functional Ceramic Spring collection, takes a main reference from the national tree of El Salvador  the “Maquilishuat”, the name comes from Nahuatl, where “ macuil” mens “five” and “isguat” means “leaf”.  Referring to the five folios that make up its leaves.  It is a symbol of beauty, culture and identity for the people of El Salvador.

Ana M. Rivera Cortez was born in El Salvador, and migrated to Canada when she was 13 years old, she is fluent in Spanish and English.  Her professional career as a professional photographer expands over 13 years, giving her knowledge and extensive experience in portraiture and light composition, enriching her knowledge by taking workshops in New York City and Italy.

Her love for art only increases with her classes at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, During this time she discovers ways to work with ceramics making art work as well as having a line of functional art for everyday use.  Her first solo show was on November 2019, the new age collection is called “ Sonanti” (the Latin word for echoing).  Ana’s photography experience and light knowledge can be appreciated in her collection “Sonanti”.  

Ana M. Rivera Cortez

Visual & Ceramic Artist

Marie Bodnar & Frankie Fauna

January 23 to February 11, 2025

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

First Friday, February 7, 11am to 9pm, meet Marie & Frankie, 5-9pm

Additional Meet the Artist times:

Meet Marie: Thursday Jan 23, Friday, 24 (11-2ish); Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Jan 28-30 (11-2ish); Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb 6-8 (11-2ish)

Meet Frankie: Thursday Jan 23rd & Saturday January 25th 12-2ish

Exhibition Statements:

Marie Bodnar’s intent was to paint memories of travel over two decades which led her to thinking about “home”. She romanticizes trees and bushes in the Interlake. Only a few paintings resulted with actual travel themes and all with hints, strokes, and splashes of neon pink!

Frankie Fauna’s artistic practice is a journey of exploration and experimentation, where every piece is a testament to their passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional media. Integrating various materials, they craft visually striking compositions, inviting viewers to experience a sense of wonder and contemplation.

Artist Bios:

Marie Cecile has been taking art classes, crafting and loving still life sketch drop-ins since moving to “the big city” of Winnipeg. Inspired mostly by travel, nude people (not so many men though) and neon pink. They stick to acrylic and acrylic inks, building loose and messy layers, while enjoying the process.

Frankie Fauna is a multifaceted artist who blends fibers and paints to create evocative and engaging works. Known for their playful approach to materials, Frankie explores unique ways to harmonize color and texture, resulting in pieces that captivate and inspire. Each artwork reflects a deep commitment to the transformative power of creativity, embodying the belief in “art through healing and healing through art.”

Last update January 29, 11am.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-5pm, evenings by appointment, open later, 11am to 9pm for the First Friday of each Month. Please note we have a lot more than what is on the website. If you are looking for something in particular please visit or contact gallery. Artwork can be shipped or on hold until you are able to pick up. Please contact us for a quote!

Call 204-944-0809 or email jordan@cre8ery.com Please review our 2D auxiliary gallery page for samples of what we have for paintings, drawings, photography etc. Pick up or shipping available.

To February 13: Patti Fernie; To February 22: Don Gobin, Jacquie Trudeau & Plinth: Brenda Martin.

February 22 to March 29: Bazil (cearmics/ Sculptures; Ruth Kamenev, mixed small art pieces.

March 4 to April 8: Shona Helstrom (ceramics, plinths)

Last update: February 1, 5:07pm. Public Gallery Hours: Tues to Sat, 11-5, evenings by appointment; First Friday of each month, 11-9pm. Visit us or contact for more! Call 204-944-0809 / email jordan@cre8ery.com to purchase online for pick up or shipping. For 3D artwork, jewelry, ceramics, etc. please view our fine craft page. Artists have 1-5 works available at the gallery, 1-2 samples of what is available are posted online with most having 4 or 5.

To February 21, 4pm: Ingrid Hanson, Keith Sutton, Juanita Klassen, J. Thompson, Greg Petzold, Karis Funk, Lisa Bissett, Gwen Gill, Tanya O’leary, Murray Toews and Marie Bodnar.

January 25 to February 28, 4pm: Kathleen Kolba, Smiley Craig, Louise Valcourt, June Derksen, Ohla Lytvynenko, Olivia Leader, Sandra Dorbolo (last members before we start “mini exhibitions”)

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Mask wearing appreciated & provided at door due immune compromised solo staff person.

Mini Exhibition #1: February 22 install, Show begins February 25 to March 21 take down at 4pm. Meet the Artist Times are listed beside the artist names.

Hans Arnold, Meet the Artist: First Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 15, 11 am to 5 pm.

From the heart of Canada to the shores of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans, and extending across the globe, Han’s photographic work explores the fundamental elements of light, color, shape, and composition. These core principles, intertwined with modern digital technology, have led to the creation of his distinctive image collections. His aim is to merge realistic photography with digital enhancements, crafting a visionary style that offers fresh perspectives on reality. The resulting images resonate with a diverse audience, reflecting a blend of creativity and an impressionistic approach that aligns seamlessly with modern contemporary art trends.

Hans started his professional photography career in 1979 and now with an additional passion of having merged digital art with photography he inspires others to explore the new world of being technically creative with ones own camera style, mixing that with the latest digital art software and finishing the process by printing his own work. He is an international photography award winner and has been featured in some of Canada’s major photographic art exhibits in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. He was inspired to publish two best seller coffee table books on images of the Canadian landscape and is actively involved in CAPA and NANPA, two of the largest photography associations in North America. His active role, in giving back what he has learned, is his motivation to explore the art of photography in new and skilful ways. This process has assisted in creating his unique style of picture taking and has taught him to become prolific and updated in the fast moving world of digital fine art. Hans’s current genre of photography is mainly outdoor imagery that includes landscapes, nature and wildlife. He is self-taught in wide format print technology and produces most of his own printed fine art décor. He currently teaches the art of seeing to young students throughout the province of Manitoba and continues to photograph what he calls a truly beautiful world.

Bonnie Hallman, Meet the Artist Time: First Friday, March 7, 5-6pm; Saturday, March 8, 2-4pm.

Bonnie creates art as an expression of her observation of, and connection to, the world around her. Her practice is profoundly shaped by her academic training as a human geographer and the concept of the ‘geographic imagination’ – the ways individuals, and collectively societies, think about, value, and interpret the spaces and places of their lives. Her art reflects this ‘imagination’ and her connections with, and responses to, her environment; whether that’s, for example, flowers in a vase or the play of light on the stone façade of a local church. Her approach is intuitive; an image or experience will inspire her and in the act of creating what is seen and felt come together. While she may start with an idea in her mind’s eye of where a painting will go, works often take on something of a life of their own. Bonnie’s paintings are figurative and mostly still-life and landscape-based works. Painting in acrylics is her dominant medium.

Gustavo Correa, Meet the Artist March 13, 11-3pm & 14, 11am to 5pm

His works have two clear streams: one is focused on scenery and art inspired by Venezuela and Latin America. The other one is abstract and has a lot to do with feelings and introspection.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Gustavo is an artist who is strongly inclined into showing Latin America’s beauty. His inspiration are his roots, the beautiful Avila mountain view that kept him company through his youth and the vibrant colors that can only be seen in the Caribbean. Painting is the media he chooses to portray his muse, both figurative and abstract. Through his paintings, he passionately shows how he feels, looking to entertain and provoke a feeling of warmth and belonging to the viewer. Most of his paintings are done with acrylics and oil painting.

Marie-Paule Berger, Meet the artist March 4, 12-5pm.

Marie has dabbled in her art for all of her life. Her mother instilled the value of art in her children. This year, she had the opportunity to express herself artistically. She has also used painting as a form of therapy, to help her through recent stressful times. Painting allows her to express what she can’t say in words.

Mini Exhibition #2: March 1 install, show opens March 4 at 11am to Friday March 21, at 4pm. Meet the Artist Times, are next to each artist’s names below.

Anneli Epp: Meet the Artist, March 7, 5:30-8:30pm

Anneli is a self-taught digital photographic artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Applying the in-camera function, colour sketch, she creates colourful and whimsical images.

In 2022 one of her images Converging was chosen by CMU Press for a book cover. Anneli has a Master’s Degree in Theology (2000) focusing on feminist and liberation theology as paths towards an inclusive ‘rainbow’ society and is published in several publications.

She was Co-Pastor of a congregation Alberta in the 1990’s. Moving back to Winnipeg, in 2004 Anneli enrolled in Clinical Pastoral Education and became a Spiritual Care Specialist at Health Sciences Centre and a Chaplain to Veterans at Deer Lodge Centre. She incorporated the arts (music, art, poetry, reminiscing, photography) into her work with clients.

Christopher Chuckry: Meet the Artist Saturday March 8 & March 15, 12noon – 3pm.

Chris is an artist, visual storyteller, educator, ally and accidental activist. Best known for his work in the comic book industry, he has been regularly creating self-directed political cartoons for the past four years. He will be showing mixed media pieces with ink and watercolour.

Tiffany Rozall: Meet the Artist March 11, 1-2:30pm.

Currently, Tiffany’s work explores identity, trauma, embodiment and existential dread through a series of self portraits on canvas and paper. Each piece deep dives into the tangled internal narrative of a woman, mother and daughter who just wants to be f*ing honest and still be loved. Informed by an OCD/ADHD diagnosis, her nude self portraits are landmarks along a journey of devastating change, unrelenting exploration and unquenchable rage. These women are my mirror, my camera, my armour, my lit match.

Tiffany (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2009 she graduated from The University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Fine Art with a major in Sculpture. Her work as a production designer, producer, writer, painter, director has been seen on stage and film.

Kelly Klassen, Meet the Artist: March 7, 6-9pm.

Kelly’s work explores her peaceful, calm and easy going point of view of Sunday mornings. She uses a semi-realistic and impressionistic style with a focus on colour, perspective and harmony to tie the artworks together.

She seeks inspiration in everyday beauty and what brings her happiness. The sunlight peeking through the kitchen window, her flower garden with the never ending weeds, the smell of clean laundry, and the taste of homemade cookies. She tries to find happiness and joy in her surroundings and encapsulates it in her art.

Kelly began painting when she was 15 as a self-taught artists. She was raised in Altona, Manitoba. She moved to Winnipeg in 2020 to experience something new. She focuses both on animal and nature paintings, experimenting with different type of styles. She uses oil paints, ink and charcoal.

Liz Leones, Meet the Artist Time, March 15, 2:30-4pm.

“The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us.” Liz has an obsession with the mesmerizing beauty of white fluffy clouds. They give her a light, blissful cheery feeling of happiness, calmness and hope, of light and love. Liz strives to inspire you to float up with the clouds.

Liz is a self-taught landscape and portrait artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She began drawing at a young age as a hobby which has continued as her passion. She decided to pursue being an artist in Canada, sharing her love for art. Art has been an escape for her from the exhausting routine of a stay-at-home mom. At night when her family is sleeping, she sneaks in time to paint. She gains inspiration from simple aspects of her life and experiences such as places traveled, nature, skies, and rainbows.

Mini Exhibition #3: March 22 install, March 25 exhibition starts to Saturday, April 19, April 23 pick up, 11am to 5pm. Meet the Artist Times, TBA and will next to each artist’s names below, if no meet the artist time listed, please check back at a later time.

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.

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 3, 10 & 17, 11:30-1:30pm. 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 (’16 & ’17), Plan D (’16) & the Auxiliary Gallery (’15). Her first solo show Serendipity was at Cre8ery in Feb 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.

Lynda’s love of colour, patterns, texture and the use of recycled, repurposed and found items is the starting point for her art. She works intuitively with passion for the process, experimenting with different mediums, techniques and her imagination. As a cre8ery member, her works were in 99 Pieces of Art (’16 & ’17), Plan D (’16) & the Auxiliary Gallery (’15). Serendipity at cre8ery was her first Solo Show in 2018. She had a show with Jackie Turnbull and Connie Wawruck Hemmett in 2020 at Cre8ery Gallery. Her latest showing was in the Auxiliary Gallery at Cre8ery in June 2024

Monika Hansen, meet the artist, March 29th 12 to 3 & First Friday, April 4th 5 to 7.

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.