John Kay will be the featured artist for the month of May showcasing his series titled: “From Barcelona to Portland Urban Works”. John is an artist that focuses on bridging the gap between photography and fine art in a new unique way. After several years of darkroom black and white photography, John decided to incorporate colorful torn posters to create decollages. The abandoned left-for-dead fragments of posters come together as one piece, only subtracting and adding nothing. They are meant to represent the process of living, dying and transformation.

The opening reception will be held on First Friday Art Walk May 3, 2019 5pm-9pm at Aurora Gallery. Join us in the conversation of Urban Artwork and its role with Fine Art.

The Vancouver Branch of the Surface Design Association will be featured at Aurora Gallery for the month of April. The opening reception will be April 5, 2019 5-9pm on First Friday Art Walk. SDA will show a diverse range of fiber-based art including fiber vessels and wall hangings. Members showing their work include: Mary Arnold, Bonnie Bucknam, Maris Cavanagh, Donna Joslyn, Sally Sellers, Sharon Svec, Karen Turner and Marie Murphy Wolfe.

The Surface Design Association is a national organization dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of textile-inspired art and design. The Vancouver Branch formed in 2016 and has been meeting bi-monthly ever since to share, inspire and grow an appreciation for surface design and textiles. This will be the premiere exhibition of their works.