The call to artists was issued only about four months ago, so the unveiling of works at Friday’s Bicycle Art Show reception was incredibly impressive as well as being delightfully eclectic. Jill McCubbin’s canvas (above) was flanked by two vintage cycles on loan from the collection of avid cyclist Les Humphries.
The show comprises about two dozen pieces of art, each one bringing a new take on the designated theme. Two studies of bicycles by artists Nancy Young, a penny-farthing weaving by Caitlin Barrie and a mixed-media canvas by Amelia Ah You (below) are among the works on display on the upper level of the Mill Street Gallery.
Three-dimensional creations include a puppet of cyclist Bill Barrie, an alabaster sculpture called Wheel of Fire by Paula Gray and a wheeled head by renowned artist Dale Dunning (below).
The Bicycle art reception was well-attended by Bicycle Month supporters, including Jill McCubbin, Joy Stratford and Fern Martin (below) and no doubt word about the high-quality show will spread quickly. Thanks to Pattie Dolan for curating the exhibit and arranging for great nibbles at the reception. The Bicycle Art show continues until the end of June. Many, many thanks to The Mill Street Gallery for waiving its commission on the works. The Mill Street Gallery is located in the Victoria Mill, in beautiful downtown Almonte, ON.
