Throughout the month of August in our virtual gallery, you will discover art work by Alison Syer. Our virtual gallery is open & available for visiting absolutely anytime, 24/7. www.artsonthecredit.ca/gallery

Join us for the official opening on Sunday afternoon, August 8 at 2 pm via Zoom and enjoy a guided tour through the exhibit by the artist. All you need to join us is this ID 861 5748 4893

Syer’s work combines curiosity and a love of colour and texture, with inspiration from natural imagery, such as trees, flora, and most notably butterflies. “I made a series of acrylic paintings which are based on the markings of a type of butterfly, taking the true to life colours, and altering the marks and patterns to compose each piece,” describes Syer. Her most recent paintings and works in progress are largely botanical – florals and trees. As with the butterflies, colour and pattern are central, and she works from collected inspirational materials, gardens, and vacation photographs. Syer has designed textile art pieces as well as her paintings. Her Psyche series is also butterfly inspired, but in this series Syer has employed free-motion embroidery. Syer explains, “Each work is a different butterfly, pinned and framed in a specimen box, much like real insect specimens are in natural history collections.” This work expands on the themes of natural imagery, and of personal sadness, loss, and hope. Combined, these collections contrast two ways of looking at these insects - a representational, natural history inspired look, and an abstracted study of their patterning and colours.

“I love experimenting with materials and different processes, so you'll find I don't stick to one medium in my work, though my interest in nature, colour and pattern is evident throughout,” says Syer.

Meet Syer as she guides us through her solo exhibit on August 8.

Growth runs for the month of August. www.artsonthecredit.ca/gallery