A pair of Amherstburg artists have their work currently on exhibit at the Gibson Gallery.
Stephen Gibb and Robert MacLellan are presenting “Off the Wall, On the Wall 2” at the gallery until Sept. 22. Paintings by Gibb and sculptures by MacLellan highlight the exhibit, which saw its opening reception last Sunday afternoon.
“It’s part two,” explained Gibb. “We did one together a couple of years ago.”
The “off the wall” portion of the exhibit title helped explain what people see, with Gibb noting it is the “perfect metaphor” for what is on display.
“(The Gibson Gallery) asked us to do it again,” he said. “We liked it so much the last time so we agreed to do it.”
Gibb said some of his work was new with some returning work, noting he had exhibits in Leamington and New York that he had work entered into as well. MacLellan said his work in the show has all been created within the last two years.
Having a show in their hometown was appealing, Gibb added, and was happy to share it with people locally who may have not seen it.
“I like sharing it in my hometown,” said MacLellan. “I like exhibiting with Steve.”
The two work well together, said Gibb, as they create characters that didn’t exist before. MacLellan said they have known each other for many years, going back as far as their high school and university days.
“We did the Mudpuppy Gallery together,” said Gibb. “It was (MacLellan’s) idea.”
The Mudpuppy Gallery was a collaborative effort that used to be located on Dalhousie St.
MacLellan added he sculpts from driftwood, often staring at a piece until he sees what he wants to create from it.
“I let it organically evolve into these unorthodox creatures,” said MacLellan.
Gibb’s work is described by the gallery as “quirky bubblegum surrealism.” and he said he enjoys how people can “take it and run with it.”
“The viewer gets the chance to create their own narrative,” said Gibb. “Everyone is going to see something different.”
The Gibson Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg.
For more information, call 519-736-2826 or visit www.gibsongallery.org.
Gallery goes “off the wall” with exhibit
By Ron Giofu
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