The Langham Cultural Centre is proud to present the works of Boundary artist, Tajai Alexev in theMain Gallery and local artist, Shelley Ross in the Community Gallery on Friday, July 23rd. A reception will be held between 7 - 9 pm with artist talks to begin at 7:30.

With his exhibition, "Essence", Tajai Alexev explores the states of imperfection and temporality by painting macroscopic tropical leaves in a decaying state. Some of the background treatment includes "infinite" repeat designs reminiscent of Muhgal miniatures or temple carvings of SE Asia.

The recipient of a reward for the study and research of natural dyes and surface textiles, Tajai uses a paste resist technique to bring empahisis to these states. He says, that in his exploration of textile practices, "The pieces that held the most relevance were the ones exposed to the elements in one or a number of ways and for days at a time." These works conjure up 'memories' of the Old World - suggestive of trading cloths, maps forgotten in tombs and parchment.

Shelley Ross' exhibition of watercolour paintings, "Lichens of the Kootenay Valley: Lovely, Luscious and Likeable" is the result of a year's exploration of the lichens that grow in this region. Although her academic background is in biology, in nature, she sees colour, form and patterns before species identification and classification.

Shelley is a self-proclaimed messenger for an under-appreciated life form. Her watercolours bring light to the unusual, intricate forms and beautiful colours provided by these organisms. Her work invites/urges us, as viewers to carry the intrigue of her exhibition to the out of doors - to our great forests, where one can appreciate the myriad of lichens growing there first-hand.

Kaslo Art Walk: from June 26 to August 21; local artists on display in local businesses.
Brochures available at the Langham, Visitor InfoCentre and participating businesses.

Also sponsored by North Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Council:
Kaslo Saturday Market, 10 am to 2 pm at the Market Square next to the Kaslo Hotel on Front Street,
from June 5 to September 9, 2010. Contact Jen Sibley, Market Manager 250-353-7592 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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