Town and Country
Tuesday October 15th, 2013 to
Sunday November 3rd, 2013
Vernissage:
Sun Oct 20th, 2013 — 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Two artists explore country life and city life. John Jarrett and Doug Cosbie lovingly capture those places in Ottawa and the surrounding valley that are rich with memories of family, vacations, the beautiful routines of everyday life. From the lush Ontario summer to the snow-capped neighbourhoods of our winters, these two talented artists reflect on familiar, yet cherished, land- and cityscapes.
John Jarrett paints in a precise and devoted manner, depicting Ottawa’s vintage neighbourhoods, it's green spaces and incomparable rivers. He also frequently paints in the Gatineau Hills and the rural areas around the city. Having lived most of his life in Ottawa, John's fondness for the city and its environs is reflected in his paintings. “Making pictures is endlessly challenging," he says. "It is a process of problem solving, where the rules are somewhat elusive. Then there comes a moment of magic when the problems evaporate and everything comes together on the canvas.”
Doug Cosbie paints in the distinct style of AY Jackson. He drives throughout the Ottawa Valley and Gatineau Hills with his paint set at his side, exploring and searching for a wonderful painting spot, then creating en plein air, “the better to imbue the finished work with the truth of the light, the breeze, the ever changing play of colours in the scene.” He has exhibited for over 35 years and his works are found in public and private collections around the world including: Queen's Park, Toronto; the Canadian Embassy in Beijing; the Herald College of Arms, London, England and in the private holdings of the late Cecil H. Greene, founder of Texas Instruments. In 2002 Cosbie was awarded the Gold Medal of Queen Elizabeth II by the Governor General of Canada for "his significant contribution to Canada.”
