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While the exhibition of the B.C.
Society of Fine Arts at Vancouver Art Gallery is smaller
in volume than a year ago - 43 pictures (sic) on this occasion - its quality shows
marked improvement. The society includes in its membership some of the leading Coast artists, and the examples which they supply are thoroughly representative of their art. W.P. Weston A.R.C.A. is admirably represented in the exhibition, notably by "Mount Kletza" (sic) a study of a Vancouver Island lake, with lofty peak in the background. "Tide Flats" is another strong contribution by him. A notable picture is that of Charles H. Scott, Dip. G.S.A., which has been exhibited at the Royal Canadian Academy. Mr. Scott shows three figures, illustrative of "Canadian Youth" providing the title in colorful treatment. J.W.G. Macdonald has some excellent work in the exhibition, the leading picture being "Drying Herring Row" (sic) which has been exhibited at the Tate Gallery. When it first appeared it was assured of being a "career" picture, and such it has proved. There are three modelaties (sic) from his brush, "Edge of the Sea" being unusual. Somewhat similar in treatment modernistically are three abstract studies by Jean Faunt (sic). Mr. Macdonald's "Paradise Valley" is also a commendable example deserving careful scrutiny. Nan Lawson Cheney sends two admirable portraits of fellow artists, Messrs. Weston and Macdonald. These are the finest portraiture work in the show. Otto Schellenberger is represented, among other examples by a distinctive creation "Reclining Nude," which holds a post of honor. Maisie Robertson's "Spring" an equine study under the trees will be greatly admired. Kate Smith Hoole is well represented, particularly in still life studies. One of the finest examples in the display is Harry Hood's "Open Window" a treatment of light of remarkable strength. "Choate" (Ed. not in catalogue) is another of his pictures. R.G. Bunyard offers a water color of considerable charm. Few contrasts could be greater than those afforded in "Fantasia" (Fred Amess) and Miss Fry's study of foliage adjacent. The latter is a type revealing natural beauty. G.T. Tyler (sic), G.L Thornton Sharp, James Amess, and Stanley Tytler and others make contributions which should be studied. There is in the black and white drawing of Lillias Farley (sic) germ for a design in bronze or similar material worthy of artistic execution. Beatrice Lennie sends a cleverly executed mask. - T.H.W. |