Spotlight:15 Years in Colour

15 Years in Colour

Anyone who has visited Pulse Gallery will know that we love colour!  So, for our 15th anniversary we asked each of our gallery artists to create a new piece that explores and interprets their unique relationship with colour and its place in their work.

Their response is a spectacular exhibition that frames colour from the perspectives of emotion, light, memory, energy, joy and life itself.

“Painting this trio of bold compositions turned up the heat on the paint wall after a summer hiatus.  They embody the evolution of colour play with a focus on contrasts and compliments.”

– Amanda Onchulenko

“‘guidingly connected’ draws inspiration from The Forks, the confluence of the two rivers, and its profound significance as a gathering place for generations. Within the piece, the Canada Geese serve as a symbol of community.”

– Anja Studer

“Our world is colour and as an artist, to be able to celebrate that fact is pure joy.”

– Ann Rallison

“My work, ’15 Ways To Play’, celebrates those fifteen variations on the theme of play!”

– Anthony Steffes

“In the depth of winter – a reminder of the beautiful Manitoba summer to come.”

– Cindy Dyson

“Minaki Sunsets remind me that colour carries memory across the water.”

– Dawn Schmidt

“With my piece The Original Screensaver, I offer a nostalgic nod to that era, inspired by the end-of-broadcast placeholder from our local MTN station. For years, the Manitoba Television Network—broadcasting from The Forks—brought a wide range of local programming into our homes. One of my favorite memories is watching the MTN Kids Club with Beave and Buckly every Saturday morning.”

– Eric Ouimet

“Thunderous Applause refers not only to the clap of thunder but also to the applause for the beauty found in the midst of a storm.”

– Gail Sawatzky

“Brilliant yellow reaching for the sun, transitions to golden swaths hugging the landscape; the promise of seed, sun and soil fulfilled.”

– Garry Budyk

“Did you know lifesavers were invented with a hole to keep people from choking and as a summer treat that would not melt? I have a strong connection to those candies as literal life savers & my grandpa always carried them in his pocket for his sweet tooth!”

– Jordan Miller

“Moments of rich, warm colour on natural Canadian birch reflects the quieter side of the nature.”

– Kathleen Black

“We celebrate those very bright days with special moments that are unforgettable!“

– Kathleen Crosby

“The lack of pigment in polar bear fur provides an enticing blank canvas on which to unleash my palette.   A rainbow of vibrant lights and darks enables the subject to emerge from the substrate in unbridled flamboyance.”

– Leslie Franklin

“One of the most fascinating traits of sunflowers is their ability to follow the sun. Young sunflowers track the sun’s movement across the sky, turning their faces from east to west throughout the day. This behavior not only maximizes their exposure to sunlight but also symbolizes optimism and growth.”

– Mohan Tenuwara