Painting

MORAL RESONANCE IN BRUSH AND INK: AN ANALYSIS OF AN EXPRESSIVE BAMBOO PAINTING

Recently, at the invitation of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), I attended the opening of the exhibition Fifty Shades of Ink: Ink Paintings from the AGGV Collection. Curated by Dr. Heng Wu, Curator of Asian Art at the AGGV, the exhibition draws upon the Gallery’s permanent collection to explore the expressive capacities and historical depth of ink painting across different periods and cultural contexts. By He Xiang (Shawn Xiang He).

FIFTY SHADES OF INK HIGHLIGHT: LACQUERED WRITING BOX

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is renowned for holding one of the largest collections of Asian art in Canada. Over my two decades of visits, I have repeatedly been drawn to the depth and quality of their works. By Anthony Wu.

ICYMI: Sophie Pemberton Publication Launch

Saturday, November 15, 2025, was a day of celebration at the Gallery. We were honoured to host Kathryn Bridge and pay tribute to her work in realizing the publication, ‘Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton 1869-1959.’ – Written by Margaret Chrumka, AGGV Director of Visitor Experience and Programs.

Art Rental + Sales Presents: In Your Element

“In Your Element” is a group show opening in February 2026, featuring four unique artists who each work in a different medium. The brilliance and challenge of the show is displaying the diverse art in a cohesive way. These artists’ individual expressions are achieved through a mutual dedication to their practice. – Written by Erin Cooper, AGGV Art Rental + Sales Coordinator.

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