By Oona McClure, AGGV Studio Coordinator
This summer, the AGGV Studio developed an exciting program called ‘Invitation to Create’. The idea centered on connecting the Studio with families near and far, by offering some simple and engaging creative prompt or art-making activity.
Botanical art illustration brings together art and science, with artists aiming to accurately depict the visual characteristics of plant and flower species, while producing an image that is pleasing.
Let’s test your knowledge of music and art through works in the AGGV!
As we near the end of summer, we are looking forward to going back to school. This fall, the AGGV will be back in the classroom, once again facilitating our popular half-day workshops led by a local music artist, in partnership with UVic’s Indigenous Education Department!
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
The global demand for Chinese blue and white porcelain during the late Ming dynasty stimulated production of similar wares in other parts of the world, including Japan.
Vancouver-based artist Howie Tsui (Tsui Ho Yan / 徐浩恩) is currently in the process of installing Retainers of Anarchy at the AGGV. In anticipation of the opening, on June 12, Tsui spoke with us about his art practice in an e-interview.
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Wu Guanzhong is one of the best known Chinese painters in the world, often associated with the founding of the modern Chinese painting genre.
The theme for this quarter’s reading list is Celebrating Art. These books, which are all available in the Gallery Shop, offer approaches to exploring the joy of making art.
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
The AGGV exhibition, Blue & White, is a wonderful demonstration of cross-cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world, through a singular commodity – blue and white porcelain.
Kraak wares were made in the 17th century by mass production at the Chinese Jingdezhen kilns in Jiangxi province to meet the demands of the Portuguese market, and later the Dutch market.