Amherstburg artist showcases her work & another exhibition begins

Amherstburg artist Madison Young had her work featured at The Gibson Gallery. A closing reception for her “Where Art Meets Ink” exhibit was held last Sunday afternoon. The current exhibit at the Gibson Gallery also features an Amherstburg artist, as Dennis White presents “Melancholy Tunes.” White’s exhibit opened this past Monday and runs thorugh Sept. 7, when a closing exhibit will be held from 1-3 p.m.

The work of one Amherstburg artist was the subject of a weekend reception while another Amherstburg artist’s exhibit has just begun.

“Where Art Meets Ink” by Madison Young concluded last Sunday afternoon with a reception at The Gibson Gallery. It ran from July 28-Aug. 17 and a closing reception brought friends, family and interested members of the art community.

“I wanted to do a show here,” explained Young.

Noting she works in a hyper-realism style, she transferred her skills into being a tattoo artist a couple of years ago. She still paints and draws but her artistic talents have led to a new career.

“I think the oldest piece I have up is from 2017,” said Young. “I’ve been drawing and painting my whole life. I started tattooing two years ago.”

Young said she has an appreciation for how she has been expressing herself growing up and now in her career as a tattoo artist. She said she finds drawing and painting relaxing but being a tattoo artist is very rewarding when she sees how her clients enjoy her work.

“Their reactions are always great,” said Young. 

“Where Art Meets Ink” wasn’t Young’s first exhibit at The Gibson Gallery, as she also had a show there in 2018. Her work has also been for sale in the gallery’s artisan gift shoppe.

“I’m hoping it’s been good,” she said of the reaction to her most recent exhibit. She said she was excited to see the crowd that assembled for last Sunday afternoon’s reception.

Young works out of Lighthouse Studios in Windsor and more information on her work can be found at www.artbymadiyoung.com or her Instagram site found at @artbymadiyoung.com. She also does areola tattoos for women who have had breast reconstruction surgery after a breast cancer diagnosis or other health issue.

The reception was a family affair, as her brother Jacob Young had cookies, butter tarts and other treats out as part of his business Flour and Flavour. He said he started his own business after renovating a kitchen in their basement and getting it approved for his business. He said he liked cooking since he was young and has expanded into baking, with a plan to offer fresh pasta soon as well. 

More information on Jacob’s business can be found on Instagram at @flour_and_flavour or by e-mailing Flourflavourfood@gmail.com.

Amherstburg artist Dennis White is showcasing his work in the newest Gibson Gallery exhibit. “Melancholy Tunes” opened this past Monday (Aug. 18) and runs through Sept. 7, when there will be a closing reception from 1-3 p.m. It features new paintings and if a person enjoys music, he believes people will enjoy this show as he interprets his favourite songs through his paintings.

Melancholy Tunes by Dennis White Runs Aug 18 - Sept 7.

The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Their current hours see the gallery open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through the end of August. 

For more information, call 519-736-2826 or visit www.gibsonartgallery.com. 

Amherstburg artist showcases her work & another exhibition begins

By Ron Giofu