Welcoming Montreal Artist Ilinca Ghibu to West End Gallery Victoria!
05 March, 20221 min read
The West End Gallery is pleased to welcome Montreal-based artist Ilinca Ghibu to our Victoria location. Ilinca has developed a unique floral language that characterizes her process, her style is expressive, spontaneous and colourful. Her brushstrokes and her palette are the tangible results of her imagination. Painting flowers is how Ilinca explores materials and techniques following her emotions, experiences, and moods.
Marquis’s work goes beyond just looking beautiful—it tells stories through the materials she uses and the historical elements she includes. The textures, colour shifts, and hidden references come together to create pieces that are rich with meaning. Each painting offers something unique, whether it’s through the figures that seem to emerge from the trees or the landscapes that change as you view them.
This trilogy was featured at the West End Gallery in 1987 and was described by the Edmonton Journal as some of the most haunting pieces ever exhibited at the Edmonton Art Gallery. The trilogy's presence in our gallery underscores its significance and the lasting impact of Blackwood's work.
Claudette Castonguay’s new collection is a reinforces to her ability to find beauty and joy in everyday moments. Each piece invites viewers into a world filled with colour, charm, and a sense of wonder. We invite you to visit the West End Gallery to experience these delightful artworks in person and add a touch of Claudette’s vibrant energy to your collection.