L. A. Pai Art Jewellery Gallery

ARTWALK OTTAWA | Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT

Kick off Artwalk Ottawa’s 2024 season with a fascinating conversation between Sobey Art Award finalist Nico Williams and prominent journalist Lucy van Oldenbarneveld.

The conversation takes place in the Gallery’s outdoor amphitheatre: the perfect setting in which to begin an afternoon discovering the ByWard Market’s rich and vibrant art scene.

Artwalk Ottawa involves the National Gallery of Canada, the Ottawa Art Gallery, and private art galleries in the ByWard Market area. During their tour of private galleries, participants will also meet some of the artists represented by the galleries. The walk ends with a reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery, where participants will be able to browse current exhibitions.

Conversation - 2:00–2:45 p.m. (NGC Amphitheatre)
Walk - 2:45–4:00 p.m. (ByWard Market)
Reception - 4:00–6:00 p.m. (Ottawa Art Gallery)

Photo of Nico Williams courtesy of Cory Hunlin.

Purchase your ticket through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artwalk-ottawa-2024-promenade-des-arts-2024-tickets-1000267646457?aff=oddtdtcreator

Competition finalists Nancy, Elinor, and Tomoe (left to right) were here at the gallery to launch the exhibition on Saturday. Thank you to all who attended, and to our Finalists for sharing your time and talent with us!

The 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition Exhibition is on now, in person and online, until September 13th.
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We are happy to announce that the 2024 winner of the at is Elinor Nelson-Hachey, a young graduate of the excellent in Toronto. View Elinor's incendiary work along with the other four finalists, complete with videos on our website.

Our collective thanks to the eminent jurors who shared their expertise in reviewing the Competition work in person. From left to right:
Jennifer Wicks, Ph.D., Executive Director, Canadian Crafts Federation
Laura Margita, Director and Curator, Gallery 101
Stephanie Germano, Collections and Building Manager, Ottawa Art Gallery

The 21st annual National Student Competition and Exhibition opens THIS SATURDAY, August 24. Join us from 1-4 PM at the gallery to see the work, meet the students, and hear the winner announcement at 3PM.

Join us for the opening of the 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition this SATURDAY, August 24, from 1-4PM!
The 2024 Winner will be announced at 3PM.

The national competition is based on technical excellence, ingenuity, and strength of creative vision. One of a kind, production prototypes, jewellery and objects are considered equally.

Congratulations to our 2024 Finalists: Tomoe Akiba, Siyu D**g, Elinor Nelson-Hachey, Nancy Rousseau, Vanessa Shumakb .rousseau.joaillerie

There were no ghostly sightings at the meet and greet with Erin and Stephanie last night, but many a friendly face. Thanks to all who attended the event!
HEIRLOOMS is on for another week.

HEIRLOOMS: an excerpt exhibition by ERIN ROBERTSON & STEPHANIE HILL
Meet the artists this Thursday, Aug 15, from 5 - 7 pm.

This exhibition holds personal historical resonance for both artists but the range of mood they strike speaks to us all. Precious small sculptures, quirky character-filled portraits and fine depictions of enigmatic situations fill the gallery. Erin has created new works and new forms in clay, oil and bronze. Stephanie's works are in ink, watercolour and gouache on paper.

In the gallery now.
Summer Hours: Tue-Fri 12-6, Sat 12-5

Each blown and carved glass candlestick by .studio strikes an aesthetic balance between the rough line of the carving and the fluid form of the blown glass.

New colours have just arrived!

Characters and dishes by bring a sense of playfulness and joy to any little table or shelf! The East Coast gal and Bouncing Baby are papier mache; the Milkmaid, Bandits, and dishes are ceramic.

Lindsay MacDonald was selected for the Discover feature at the NYC Jewelry Week newsletter and website.🔥 Her SIMULACRA II brooch (pictured in the feature) is at L. A. Pai.

This edition of DISCOVER was curated by Toronto-based international material artist Pasha Moezzi.

The gallery hours have been updated for the summer. Starting today, we are open Tuesday to Friday from 12PM-6PM, open Saturday from 12PM-5PM, and closed on Sunday and Monday.

Enjoy the warm weather! (Or step into the gallery to enjoy some fresh new work, and fresh A/C!). ☀️

Presenting one of the five Finalists in the 2024 National Jewellery Student Competition: ELINOR NELSON-HACHEY.

Pictured: 6th Movement Ring, 2023, 40x20x20 mm. Chased and hand fabricated 14k gold ring with matchstick.

The 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition at L. A. Pai Gallery will take place in late summer. Stay tuned for updates about the Competition, including the exhibition dates and our invitation to the opening event.

Presenting one of the five Finalists in the 2024 National Jewellery Student Competition: TOMOE AKIBA.

Pictured: Kimono - Obi: Knot, 2024, 18x15x35 mm. Hand fabricated 18k gold ring.
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The 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition at L. A. Pai Gallery will take place in late summer. Stay tuned for updates about the Competition, including the exhibition dates and our invitation to the opening event.

Presenting one of the five Finalists in the 2024 National Jewellery Student Competition: VANESSA SHUM.

Pictured: Untitled Necklace, 2023, 7x3.3x7cm. Hand fabricated necklace of brass, copper, plastic, resin, and cord, with powder coat.



The 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition at L. A. Pai Gallery will take place in late summer. Stay tuned for updates about the Competition, including the exhibition dates and our invitation to the opening event.

Presenting one of the five Finalists in the 2024 National Jewellery Student Competition: NANCY ROUSSEAU.

Pictured: Bracelet Bloom and boucles d'oreilles Bloom #2. Sterling silver with 14k yellow gold, rubies, and citrines.
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The 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition at L. A. Pai Gallery will take place in late summer. Stay tuned for updates about the Competition, including the exhibition dates and our invitation to the opening event.

Presenting one of the five Finalists in the 2024 National Jewellery Student Competition: SIYU D**G.

Pictured: Mom and me 2, 2023, 19x12x5 cm. The silver teapot inside is hugged by a mesh vessel of silver filigree.

The 21st annual National Jewellery Student Competition at L. A. Pai Gallery will take place in late summer. Stay tuned for updates about the Competition, including the exhibition dates and our invitation to the opening event.

100% silk square and twilly scarves by Dora Nola in vibrant and lively patterns are at L. A. Pai!

"Imagine a world where you feel free, limitless and wild. Where you give yourself permission to create, to have fun, to love and be loved. This is the world I dreamed of when I created DORA NOLA."

Wear a twilly scarf around your head, neck, wrist, hair, bag... etc! These small colourful scarves are endlessly versatile.

"Artifact" by Anna Williams is composed of cast bronze panels of the wood blocks she carved for printmaking. The immortalized images (look past the layer of patina!) reimagine classical myths from an intersectional feminist vantage point.

"Throughout history, bronze has been viewed as a masculine, technically challenging, and highly valued expression of status and power. It was thus used for significant civic monuments. By leveraging the authenticity of the museum as well as the connotative meaning of bronze to tell an intimate tale of female identity, Artifact brings together what was viewed as inferior, base, and Other, and monumentalizes it as valued and immutable."

Artifact III (Daphne and Apollo) and Artifact I (Callisto and Arcas) are at L. A. Pai.
They are 1/1 edition bronzes measuring 16” x 22” x 0.25”. Related relief prints from this series are also available.

Contrasting textures of different materials, shapes, and surface treatments are combined to an exciting effect in these jewellery pieces by Vancouver-based jewellery designer and metalsmith Sherri Pelican.

Among the textural elements here, you will see sterling silver (oxidized, etched), stones (including malachite, rutilated quartz, onyx, and white jade), crushed glass and stone, and monoprints that have been laminated and riveted into place.

Cloisonné enamel jewellery pieces by Gayane Avetisyan are small symphonies of colour composed into intricate one-of-a-kind designs.

"The process of enamelling, whether laying down the cloisonné wires or waiting in front of the kiln, allows me to meditate and connect with a certain alchemic magic. I strive to achieve a finish that allows my colours, shades and foil to play with the light, and provide a tactile feel that is unique to this form of jewellery."

We will be open as usual this Saturday and Sunday, and closed on Monday (Canada Day). Happy long weekend! 🍁

Reposting a repost by .studio of the exhibition announcement for that opens June 26th evening and runs until October 6th. The powerful image shared is a sculpture by .

was born and raised south of London, UK, where he received his education in Industrial Design and Engineering before moving to Vancouver for 15 years before moving recently to Prince Edward Island.
Ollie's one of a kind pencil bowls are robust, even functional artworks, made from coloured pencils and resin on a lathe. The pencils have been colour coordinated to make unique. Inspired by his love for abstract and surreal art, Ollie enjoys playing with the composition of colours within his creations and follows the desire to create a structure with a texture that you can hold in your hands.

Rich colour combinations in cool silk scarves--perfect to keep in your purse and throw on to combat over-airconditioned interiors. The imagery is unique in each scarf by . since the artist uses a collage approach to build images that have been transferred from other silk fabrics. Available in two sizes.

L. A. Pai Gallery is 24 today! 🎉 Join our newsletter at the link in our bio to hear about our upcoming important announcement, and keep an eye on our social media channels. Thanks for following!

Madweyàshkà | Like a Wave : Upcoming exhibition at the Âjagemô art space, 150 Elgin St. June 18, 2024, to May 19, 2025.

Curated by Olivia Kristoff (Cowessess First Nation), Madweyàshkà | Like a Wave highlights works of art by First Nations and Métis artists predominantly featured in the Art Bank collection.

These include Barry Ace, Carl Beam, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, Rosalie Favell, Greg A. Hill, Robert Houle, Nadia Myre, David Neel, Shelley Niro, Edward Poitras, Jane Ash Poitras, Michael Robinson and Jeff Thomas.

The Âjagemô art space at the Canada Council for the Arts features performances, events and exhibitions of contemporary Canadian art. The year 2024 marks a decade of activities in Âjagemô.

Congratulations, Sorrel, on your stunning work and this exciting opportunity!

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Congratulations Todd Houseman! 🎉 The recipient of the 2024 RBC Emerging Artist Award. It was a pleasure and an honour to create this sculptural silver award presented at the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards this past weekend.

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RBC was thrilled to honour Todd Houseman with the 2024 RBC Emerging Artist Award this past weekend at The 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (), presented by RBC at the National Arts Centre (.cna) in Ottawa.
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Todd, a Nêhiyaw (Cree) actor, writer, and improviser, is celebrated for pushing boundaries and finding contemporary ways to express Indigenous culture.
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Marjolaine Hudon, Regional President, Ontario North & East, RBC, and Mark Beckles, Vice President, Social Impact and Innovation, RBC were delighted to present the award and congratulate Todd.

New artist, new artworks! Introducing ADAM MATAK's collages - created from locally sourced paint swatches. A close look reveals the colour codes and names in the carefully cut and placed pieces.

Adam Matak is a Hamilton-based artist and educator who holds a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.

His practice explores the surprising beauty of our daily routines and traditions. This new work explores themes of life, death, and parenthood.

Adam Matak's solo exhibitions include Assembly Gallery (Hamilton), Le Gallery (Toronto), ARTCITE Inc. (Windsor), Agnes Jamieson Gallery (Minden Hills), and the Thames Art Gallery (Chatham). His work has been featured in the textbook “Art Works” as well as The Hamilton Spectator, The Globe and Mail, National Post, and The Boston Globe.

Lisa Creskey will be at L. A. Pai Gallery this afternoon at 3PM! Encounter her sculpture La Vita Nuova, and discover more about the fountain's journey from inspiration to creation.💧

Lisa has also brought new small-scale wall sculptures to the gallery, pictured here, including a heron wall hanging, water lily flowers, and pond spirits.