Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa Presents Summer Art Exhibition
July 12, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Victoria, BC – In the wake of the incredible success of its very first art event held in November 2009, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa, downtown Victoria's newest $60 million resort hotel built to LEED® Platinum Certification standards, is announcing a follow-up art showing. Parkside Paints the Summer is an evening of local art, wine and cheese.
The exhibition features paintings by Erica Messing, Craig Bauer and mixed media representations by Coral Clay that explore their own observations and encounters with Victoria, the West Coast and the world around them.
Both Erica and Craig will be showing their art at one of Victoria's premiere art events, the Moss Street Paint- In earlier in the day.
Hosted by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and sponsored by TD Canada Trust, the Paint-In is an impressive outdoor art show that spans the length of Moss Street from Fort Street to Dallas Road and attracts crowds of up to 40,000 people over the course of the event.
Once art lovers have taken in the festivities on Moss Street, they are invited to attend an evening of delicious locally-sourced appetizers and wine while enjoying stunning creations by Erica, Craig and Coral and having the opportunity to meet these talented artists.
Says Erica Messing of the day's events, “The Moss Street Paint-In is always so much fun that I never want it to end. I wanted a way to extend the day, and a way to say thank you to everyone who came out to see the art work in a more personal setting.
Having a show at Parkside seemed like the perfect solution; it's such an incredibly beautiful space for showcasing art and it's within walking distance of Victoria's greatest attractions and activities, including the Paint-In. I'm very excited to be showing there again.”
The three local artists will be hosting an evening exhibit and sale of over 50 of their original works at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa in the garden atrium surrounded by Crystal Gardens plants and in the penthouse City Club lounge with exceptional views of downtown Victoria on Saturday July 17, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Enjoy regional, organic food and wine and meet the artists at this truly local event. To attend, please RSVP to events@parksidevictoria.com.
About the Artists
Erica made her way west from Winnipeg to Victoria about 10 years ago to complete her education in nutrition. She is a self-taught artist who has been painting since 2006.
Erica works in acrylics, which she loves for their unique properties that allow her to paint the depth and the light that suffuses her local land and city scapes.
Craig Bauer
Born in Kelowna, Craig now resides near Victoria on Vancouver Island. He spent four years at Alberta College of Art in Calgary, where he studied Visual Communications and Painting.
Craig is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Craig’s style is graphic derivatives within the landscapes of the west coast - simplifications of organic shapes and colours creating drama and energy.
Originally born in London, Ontario and now residing in Victoria, Coral continues to be compelled and challenged by the process of transforming paint and other materials onto canvas.
Over the years, Coral's artistic journey has led her from painting ceramics and small scale canvas to, most recently, the experimental process of using mixed media - allowing her to feel more like a sculptor than a painter.
Rather than produce specific images in her work, Coral uses texture, layers and colors to draw viewers closer. For example, roof tar and sand paper along with rope and netting are used to make a physical connection to her work through touch.
About Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa
Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa consists of 126 fully furnished designer suites in two independent seven- and eight-storey towers joined by a three-storey glass garden atrium.
World-class amenities at Parkside include the full-service AquaTerre Spa, 25-metre indoor ozonated pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness centre, rooftop gardens and patios, private movie theatre, penthouse City Club lounge and 3,000 square feet of meeting space.
Parkside is a sustainable resort leading Canada in innovative green resort hotel development and design built to LEED® Platinum Certification Standards, the highest rating.
With exquisite interiors, sustainable design and a robust amenities package, Parkside offers affordable, flexible second home ownership in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC, Canada.
Media Contact:
Crystal Auffray
Communications Specialist
Aviawest Resort Group
250.361.1999 (ext. 8159)
crystal.auffray@aviawest.com