The mandate of the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery is to present in-person and virtual exhibitions of work by local artists, as well as stimulate creativity by showcasing art never seen before in the province. We promote, connect, and support artists, art-lovers, and the community through a variety of programming. Our efforts contribute to the dialogue of contemporary art and stimulate engagement with the art, along with cultivate creative community.
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The Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery is curated by award-winning artist and arts advocate Alexis Marie Chute.
UPCOMING EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT TITLE: “Elemental Daydreams” by Joanne Guthrie
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: October 30, 2024 – January 28, 2025
Opening Party: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (6 – 8 PM). All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute
Description:
“Elemental Daydreams” is an immersive art exhibit that invites viewers to explore the
powerful relationship between nature’s elemental forces and the dreamlike wonder of the
imagination. Through a dynamic blend of metal sculptures, delicate charcoal cloud
drawings, and intricate vine sculptures, the exhibit creates a space where the raw energy of
Earth, Water, Fire, and Air meets the quiet, reflective beauty of daydreams and nature’s
regenerative power.
The metal sculptures, representing the primal elements—Earth, Water, Fire, and Air—serve
as striking interpretations of the forces that shape our world. Pieces like Fire, Rain, Earth,
and Wind express the intensity of nature. These sculptures invite viewers to engage with the
raw, untamed energy of the natural world and reflect on its essential role in our lives.
Interwoven with these elements are delicate cloud drawings, crafted from handmade
charcoal. These drawings evoke the ethereal beauty of the sky, representing the fleeting
nature of daydreams and the resilience of the environment. The softness of the clouds, and
their transience, reminds us of the fragility of nature but also its strength to endure and
transform.
A vital aspect of the “Daydream” theme is expressed through the vine sculptures, which are
crafted from copper, bronze, brass, and stainless steel, braze-welded together and woven
around natural wood pieces. These sculptures—organic in form—symbolize nature’s ability
to reclaim and regenerate. The metal vines, winding and intricate, highlight the interplay
between industrial materials and natural elements, showing how nature’s force persists
even when touched by human hands. The vines intertwine with the elemental sculptures,
serving as a reminder that, despite human intervention, nature has an unstoppable power
to renew and flourish.
Together, the sculptures and charcoal drawings form a narrative of balance—between
nature’s raw strength and its quiet, regenerative beauty. “Elemental Daydreams”
encourages viewers to contemplate the interplay of forces that shape our environment,
while also reflecting on their responsibility to protect it. This exhibit invites you to reconnect
with the elements that govern our world and to dream of a future where we work in
harmony with nature’s enduring strength and fragile beauty.
Artist Statement:
My practice explores the natural life cycle of objects and how materials can transform,
break down, and renew themselves over time. This fascination drives me to create metal
sculptures that reflect nature’s power to reclaim and repurpose. Metal fascinates me
because it evolves with the elements. Left in the wild, it rusts and changes, creating a
visual narrative of time passing, much like the organic materials I also work with.
My sculptures are constructed from found and reclaimed materials, especially scrap
metal, which I shape into intricate forms that captures the beauty and strength of nature.
Welding is central to my process. It allows me to take discarded industrial materials and
breathe new life into them, creating structures that appear both grounded and dynamic,
reflecting the balance between the human-made and the organic. I often incorporate
textures and patterns found in nature, creating works that feel simultaneously familiar and
unexpected.
In addition to metal, I use handmade paper, charcoal, and natural pigments, sourcing
many of my materials directly from the environment. Whether it’s clay dug from riverbeds
or ink I’ve made from wild berries, my process begins with the earth itself. This approach
ensures that every piece I create stays in harmony with the planet, honouring its ability to
both provide and reclaim.
I explore themes of regeneration, sustainability, and our complex relationship with the
environment. My goal is to challenge traditional ideas of what materials can be used for
fine art, offering fresh perspectives on how industrial and natural elements can coexist.
Through my work, I invite viewers to consider the life cycles of materials and to reflect on
our role within the larger ecosystem
Artist Bio:
Joanne Guthrie is an experienced sculptor and welder with over 20 years in the field of
metalwork and sculpture. She began her career as a professional welder, mastering
industrial techniques before transitioning into art. In 2013, she founded JSG Welding,
where she seamlessly blends her technical expertise with a deep passion for sustainability
and environmental consciousness. Joanne’s artistic practice is deeply connected to the
natural world, as she exclusively works with organic, found, and recycled materials to
minimize her environmental impact while highlighting nature’s capacity for renewal and
transformation.
Throughout her career, Joanne has exhibited her work in a variety of venues, ranging from
private collections to public installations. Her sculptures are particularly focused on
repurposing discarded metals, transforming industrial waste into powerful, evocative
forms that challenge conventional ideas of materiality. Her expertise in welding allows her
to create intricate, compelling works that invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with
waste, resources, and the environment.
Joanne’s dedication to sustainability goes beyond metalwork; she also develops her own
materials, often crafting natural inks and pigments from elements like wild berries, clay,
and charcoal. This unique approach to sourcing and creating materials aligns with her
belief that art should exist in harmony with the environment, making each of her creations
both sustainable and conceptually rich.
Her educational background includes training in welding and metallurgy, which forms the
technical foundation of her work, and ongoing exploration of environmentally friendly
processes in artmaking. Joanne’s work embodies a deep respect for craftsmanship and
nature, positioning her as a leading voice in sustainable art. By transforming discarded
materials into intricate sculptures, she offers new ways to engage with environmental
themes and invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s impact on the natural world.
CURRENT EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT TITLE: “Spirit Creatures of Ancient Shorelines” by Adele Duguay
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: August 6 – October 25, 2024
Opening Party: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 AM – 12 NOON. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
Description:
Alberta artist Adele Duguay will be displaying her unique collection of Spirit Creatures. Adele photographs the astonishing shapes and textures of rock in dramatic landscapes such as Writing on Stone Provincial Park, Alberta; Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona; and the coastline of Gabriola Island, British Columbia. These images are assembled and glued by hand onto 7 ft tall wooden panels creating a visionary totemic pantheon that stretches the imagination.
These unusual artworks tell a story of how ancient stone formations are ever-present and animated in the lives of people. Rocks carry information and energies that we can access. They are talismans, altars, memorials, thresholds, data holders, and tools for healing. Like intricately crafted monumental castles and churches, natural locations can also inspire a sense of the sacred: canyons, cliffs, and shorelines reveal the passage of eons – putting us in our place – so to speak.
Adele’s interpretation of the natural world goes beyond her career as a landscape designer. In this new work she delves deeper into the mystical essence of stones – allowing their pattern, colour, texture, and character to speak to the viewer of power, wisdom, truth, and grace. Each person’s experience of the Spirit Creatures will be unique. Here we have an opportunity, as the hands, feet and beating hearts of our ancestors, to reach into the past and communicate in a new way with our oldest relatives. What wonders they have known.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute
Pop-Up EXHIBIT TITLE: “Who Lives In Here” by Adele Duguay
Venue: Town of Stony Plain Office Pop-Up Gallery
Address: 4905 – 51 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Exhibit Dates: August 6 – October 25, 2024
Admission: Free
Description:
Greeting the powerful faces of the inner self.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute
PAST EXHIBITS & EVENTS
EXHIBIT TITLE: “Do I know You? Contemporary Portraiture by Prairie-Based Artists”
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: May 1, 2024 – July 30, 2024
Opening Party: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
Description:
There are many facial traits and expressions that unite us and define our collective humanity. In the gorgeous artwork of seven prairie-based Alberta artists, viewers can peer into the eyes of strangers, portraits of those who may or may not look like us. Through the intentional stare, we can come to appreciate the uniqueness of identity as conveyed by the artists and be inspired to appreciate the myriad of ways that we are both different and alike. This collection of contemporary portraiture will speak to those looking to embrace and redefine the ideas of otherness and beauty through the intimacy of ‘gaze.’
Exhibiting Artists: Agatha Chacinski, Amanda Komarniski, Harry Singh, Jose Bilo, Kira Chankasingh, Tere Cuellar, and Yulin Wang.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute.
EXHIBIT TITLE: “Flying High”
Venue: Town of Stony Plain Office
Address: 4905 – 51 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Exhibit Dates: June 13 – July 30, 2024
Admission: Free
Description:
Limited Edition art prints by Robert Bailey.
Donated to the Red Brick Common Permanent Art Collection by Dr. Allan L. Bailey.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute.
EXHIBIT TITLE: “INGRAINED IN TIME”
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: January 25 – April 19, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: “Ingrained in Time” embraces old processes, film grain, and a classic style of personal photographic documentation. From the casual snapshot to urban scenes, travel, and social reportage, this collection of images is perfect for the retro photo lover. Experience the beauty of images that shrug off many of the ideals of the digital age, such as pin sharp detail, and reject the Instagram aesthetic in favor of visual nostalgia.
Photographers: Kathy Beamer, Stephen Chan, Ben Conley, Aidan Guerra, Bohdan Hrynyshyn, Joe Peck, Arturo Pianzola, Asha Rock, Marie-Claire Shanahan, Stephen Wreakes, Qingan Zhang.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute.
More about InFocus: https://www.infocusphoto.ca/
EXHIBIT TITLE: “OF LAND, SKY, AND SEA”
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: January 25 – April 19, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: Get in touch with your wild side in this picturesque group exhibition which brings nature’s creatures up-close. They fly, scamper, swim, and tromp. The photographers in “Of Land, Sky, and Sea,” turn their lenses on sights most often enjoyed outside of urban settings.
Photographers: Roy Babiuk, Nicola Eddy, Suzanne Guay, Paul Horsley, Mary Hughes, Berkley Johnson, Francesco Lepre, Louis Ouimet, Catherine Page, Courtney Townsend, Qingan Zhang.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute.
INFOCUS PHOTO OPEN HOUSE
- Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
- Time: 10am-12noon
- Location: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery, 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain
- Admission: Free
- Snacks: Red Brick Common Preserves
- Description:
You’ll discover two great InFocus Photo Exhibits at the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery in Stony Plain. The gallery is a hidden gem in Alberta. Bring a friend and enjoy photography while sampling delicious locally made treats.
INFOCUS PHOTO PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
- Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Location: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery, 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, Alberta
- Admission: Portfolio reviews require pre-booking. Book online: https://www.infocusphoto.ca/portfolio-reviews/
- Description:
Refine your photography skills with expert portfolio reviews. Meet with experts in the photography world, elevate your art, unleash creativity, and make every shot count. Book your session now and stand out in the world of photography.
postponed – INFOCUS PHOTO SLOW ART DAY
- Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Location: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery, 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain
- Admission: $20. Register by emailing: artgallery@redbrickcommon.ca
- Description:
Art has the capacity to heal, inspire, and awaken us. Be welcomed into the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery and introduced to the InFocus Photo Exhibit artwork by Curator and healing-art visionary Alexis Marie Chute.
Be guided in long-durational art appreciation mindfulness and meditation exercises. Choose a photo in the exhibit to gaze at for the international “Slow Art Day” and be surprised at the results!
Visit with fellow guests over warm snacks and specialty drinks before engaging in a yoga session in the gallery amidst the inspiring photography. (Don’t forget your yoga mat! If you don’t own one, please let our organizer Alexis know: artgallery@redbrickcommon.ca)
The afternoon will fill your emotional and creative reservoir and you will leave the gallery feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the week ahead.
Traveling Exhibit
The Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery is mounting its first ever traveling exhibit as a part of InFocus Photo 2024!
EXHIBIT TITLE: “COLOUR-POP: BOLD AND SURPRISING”
Exhibit Dates: February 2024
- Venue: Stony Plain Town Office
- Address: 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
- Admission: Free
Exhibit Dates: March 2024
- Venue: Sturgeon Heights School
- Address: 50 Hogan Road, St. Albert
- Admission: Exhibit only open to school population
Exhibit Dates: April 2 – April 29, 2024
- Venue: Edmonton City Hall
- Address: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-6pm
- Admission: Free
Description: “Colour Pop” explores the colour spectrum presented in unexpected thematic combinations. Each photograph in this collection is a visual explosion in a bold palette utilizing the language of colour to communicate and evoke emotion. The exhibition depicts the playful, joyous, limitless possibilities of colour. The photographers invite viewers to embrace the extraordinary spectrum of life seen through their camera lenses. From neon fashion photography to nature’s breathtaking hues, from food to fantasy, “Colour Pop” celebrates the distinctive and surprising power of color.
Photographers: Emogene, Heather Fryer, Leia Guo, Paul Horsley, Dan Lavery, Xiaohan Lu, Catherine Page, Steve Ricketts, Bob Royer, Mark Seabrook, Brian Searwar, Robyn Shortt.
Curated by Alexis Marie Chute