GJ Gillespie SOLO INTERNATIONAL ART SHOW

The Langley BC Arts Council has invited GJ Gillespie for a
solo show. 20 celebrated collages will be on display at the Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Civic Center from April 12 to May 24, 2023.
Langley Civic Center
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Hello Gary,
I am pleased to let you know your works have been accepted for a solo exhibition at the Civic facility,
 Congratulations!

This exhibition will be held from April 12- May 24 2023, located at 20338 65 Ave, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1. The installation date would be on Tuesday April 11th 2023, and the takedown date on Thursday May 25th 2023, time to be determined.

I will be in touch closer to your exhibition date to go over the specifics of your exhibition and to help you prepare for the show.

Thank you for choosing the Langley Arts Council to display your artworks, have a great day today!

Brahmleen Deol
Program Assistant
Langley Arts Council 

Hanging the Show

Press Release:

The Langley BC Arts Council is proud to present GJ Gillespie's solo show, "Choose Authentic."  From April 12th to May 24th 2023, Langley Civic Center will be home to an exciting collection of innovative collages on canvas and paper.  With half cryptic figures and half abstract compositions, these 20 celebrated pieces have been carefully crafted using found papers, tissue, house paint, acrylic, spray paint, graphite, custom dyed cloth and grocery ads.  15 of the 20 collages have already appeared in art and literary journals, and two have won awards. Beside namesake piece “Choose Authentic” other titles include “Forever Young,” “Windmills of your Mind,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and more.


GJ Gillespie, an American collage artist living on Whidbey Island (north of Seattle) is the winner of 20 awards.  His artwork has been featured in 57 shows and nearly 100 publications.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience mixed media creations by one of the most acclaimed emerging artists in our region - join us at Langley BC Arts Council's "Choose Authentic" show!  It promises to be an unforgettable visual journey.  Be sure to follow us on social media for more information and updates!  We'll see you there!



Art in the Show


1. Something in the Way by GJ Gillespie. 
Collage on canvas. 24 x 18. 2018. 
(Appeared in 2 shows and published in 2 literary and art journals.) 




2. I Go to Pieces by GJ Gillespie.
Collage on canvas. 22.3 x 23. 2022.

3. With a Little Help from Our Friends
by GJ Gillespie. Mixed media collage
on canvas. 28 x 22. 2022. 
(Selected for publication in literary magazine.)


4. Forever and a Day by GJ Gillespie. 
Collage. 22 x 16 (unframed). 2021. 
(Appeared in 3 shows and published in literary and art journal.)


5. Visions of Johanna by GJ Gillespie.
Collage. 25 x 21 (framed). 2021.
(P
ublished in literary and art journal.)



6. Shelter From the Storm #2 by GJ Gillespie.
Collage mixed media on paper. 31 x 25 (framed). 2016.
(Appeared in 3 shows and published in literary and art journal.)



7. Sloop John B by GJ Gillespie. 
Collage on canvas. 24 x 20 x .5. 2022. 

(Published in literary and art journal.)




8. California Dreaming by GJ Gillespie. 
Collage on board. 20 x 16 (Unframed). 2020.
(Published as cover of literary and art journal.)


9. Go Rest High on that Mountain by GJ Gillespie.
Mixed media collage on canvas. 47.5 x 23 (framed). 2021.
(Appeared in a show and published in literary and art journal.). 



10. Bad Case of Loving You by GJ Gillespie. 
Mixed media collage on canvas. 30 x 24. 2022. 
(Published in literary and art journal).


11. The Way You Look Tonight #1
GJ Gillespie. Collage on paper. 22 x 18 (framed). 2017. 
(Appeared in 3 shows and published in literary and art journal.)






12. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying
GJ Gillespie. Collage on canvas. 12 x 30. 2017. 
(Won an award at a show) 



13. Ode to Billie Joe by GJ Gillespie.
Mixed media collage on canvas. 24 x 18. 2022.



14. Forever Young by GJ Gillespie. 
Collage on paper. 21 x 16 (unframed). 2015. 
(Won an award. Appeared in 3 shows and published
in literary and art journal.)


 
15. Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues by GJ Gillespie. 
Mixed media collage on canvas. 36 x 24. 2022.
(Published in literary and art journal)..



16. I Will Survive by GJ Gillespie.
Collage on canvas. 24 x 24 x 1. 2020.
(Appeared in a show).  




17. Camouflage by GJ Gillespie. 
Collage on board. 30 x 12 x 2.5 inches. 2018. 




18. Choose Authentic by GJ Gillespie.
Mixed media collage on paper. 28 x 21 (framed). 2017. 
(Appeared in 2 shows and published in literary and art journal.)



19. Windmills of Your Mind by GJ Gillespie.
Mixed media collage on canvas. 24 x 24. 2020.
(Published in literary journal.)

20. Heroes and Villains by GJ Gillespie. 
Mixed media collage on board. 48 x 36. 2022. 








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