Artist Spotlight at Tay Gallery Kanata: Ayfer Gursoz

This summer we have a small selection of exquisite impressionist paintings by Quebec artist, Ayfer Gursoz on exhibit at Tay Gallery in Kanata. Her works are dreamy and nostalgic and yet hold poignancy and immediacy at the same time. Her use of colour and brushwork is masterful. Experience her captivating work by visiting our gallery at 471 Hazeldean Rd. in Kanata (Ottawa) or view the paintings on our website at www.taygallerykanata.com.

A native of Istanbul, born (1935) of a Ukranian father and an Austrian mother, Ayfer Gursoz arrived in Montreal in 1982. She fell in love with Quebec and remained, settling in old Montreal where she began painting and teaching. In 1995 she moved to the Eastern Townships where she lived until her death in 2008. A graduate of Ecole des beaux-arts de Paris, Ayfer taught in several well known art schools in England before coming to Canada. She is recognized the work over for her quality paintings which are held in numerous private collections.Yves Langlois ,winner of Quebec best Documentary film award in 2008, also filmed a docu- portrait of Ayfer Gursoz.

The paintings on exhibit at Tay Gallery Kanata this month span approximately a 15 year period and include floral still life, and figures (children and women) which were popular subject matter for Ayfer. She was also a prolific painter of landscapes.

A review of her work by art critic and journalist for Vie des Art, Andre Seleanu can be viewed on her artist page on our website or her personal website. In the article, Seleanu commented:
"The desire to understand the Other exudes from every one of her paintings, while such otherness embraces both the social realm and natural phenomena."

Below is a photo of the artist's studio generously provided by her daughter, Irem Bekter, which provides a glimpse of the prolific impressionist works Ayfer created with her most intriguing colour palette.


Following are photos of a few of the paintings by Ayfer Gursoz featured in the summer show :Flower Arranging, Nudes in Blue (Turkish Bath), and Children Exploring.

New book release by J. Allison Robichaud

"J. Allison Robichaud muses and reflects upon the technical, intuitive and philosophical aspects of creating superior art. An acknowledged Canadian Master, J. Allison Robichaud shares his unique perspective on the artistic process with the reader in a volume that is at once personal and instructive.Canadian Master landscape painter J. Allison Robichaud has recently published a new e-book"

A Personal Search for Art is available through Amazon.com, a Kindle edition.
J. Allison Robichaud is a longstanding gallery artist at Tay Gallery Kanata who also previously exhibited on a regular basis at Tay River Gallery. He engages wholelheartedly in his passion for art as a true plein air painter of the Canadian landscape. Check out his new book for an incredible journey through the eyes and mind''s view of an outstanding Canadian painter.

Summer Show: Heat of the Moment at Tay Gallery Kanata

All summer long art show - "Heat of the Moment" group show at Tay Gallery Kanata features a mix of fabulous paintings that include figurative, abstracts, still life and landscapes from a superb lineup of well known area artists. Visit us at the gallery in Kanata at 471 Hazeldean Rd. from Tues - Sat. 10 - 5 :30. Thursdays 10 - 7 p.m.

New paintings by Lorena Ziraldo, Brigitte Nowak, Susan Jillette, Marianna Mikhaylyan, Gilda Pontbriand, Michel Luc Bellemare, Jennifer Foster, Anna Krak- Kepka, Elizabeth Elkin, Elaine Archambault, John Mlacak, Brian Kelly, Larry Deacon, and new work by gallery artists Anne Barkley, Martha Markowsky, Charles Spratt, Stephen Rothwell, Allison Robichaud, Tricia Savoie, John Day, John Stevenson.

Artist Spotlight - Figurative paintings by Ayfer Gursoz. July 18 – Aug. 6.

A small selection of estate paintings by Ayfer Gursoz are exhibited this summer.

Check out the new online store for available paintings at Tay Gallery Kanata website if you are unable to visit the gallery

The Nature of Water: Art Show at Tay Gallery Kanata

Visit Tay Gallery Kanata to see the current group art show, " The Nature of Water" - with a great lineup of regional artists and large selection of paintings in various styles and sizes on display during May and June until June 25th. The gallery is located in Ottawa west end at 471 Hazeldean Rd. , corner of Castlefrank Rd. and Hazeldean.

Paintings on the theme of water in oils, acrylics and watercolour are featured by Larry Deacon, Suzette Emond, Stephen Rothwell, John Alexander Day, Charles Spratt, Allison Robichaud, John Mlacak, Martha Markowsky, Elaine Archambault, Kathy Haycock, John Stevenson, Tricia Savoie, John Hiscock, Margaret Chwialkowska, Tony Cresswell Jones.
The focus is "Water in well loved marine scenes, harbours and other Canadian waterways of Georgian Bay, Charlevoix region, Nova Scotia, Vancouver Island, Gatineaus and Laurentian Mountains, the Ottawa River and then across the sea to Greenland, Spain and Portugal.

Perth location Tay River Gallery is now closed

Tay River Gallery in Perth has closed the doors at 28 Wilson St. W after 9 years in this location. Visit us at our new location in Ottawa's west end- Tay Gallery Kanata. Same management- same great art!

Tay Gallery Kanata is an ambient and friendly boutique style gallery space at 471 Hazeldean Rd., corner of Castlefrank Rd. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 - 5 :30 p.m. Thursdays 10 - 7 p.m. Quality conservation art framing is offered on site.

A selection of up to 40 paintings are on exhibit at any one time depending on the show. Exhibitions change monthly and a significant amount of additional artwork is always available to view and purchase, although paintings may not be currently on exhibition. View digital display of other paintings available at our customer self serve kiosk in the gallery. The website at www.taygallerykanata.com offers an online store for convenient purchase of paintings online.

We offer an interest free layaway plan to purchase artwork and provide 48 hour home trial period if needed.

Purchase Canadian Paintings Online at Tay Gallery Kanata

Visit our website http://www.taygallerykanata.com/ for our NEW ONLINE STORE featuring quality Canadian paintings you may purchase online using our secure Paypal checkout shopping cart. A diverse yet discriminating selection of paintings from notable Canadian artists from Ontario and Quebec is offered in small and larger sizes, a variety of subject matter ( still life, abstract, landscape, figurative, interiors) and in various media (watercolour, acrylics , oils, pastels, mixed media). Watch for new additions every month as the featured art show at the gallery changes! Shop with confidence. See Terms and Conditions on the Store Page.

Artist News: John Hiscock receive OWS Award

John Hiscock recently won the Presidents Award at the 63^rd Ottawa Watercolour Society juried exhibition this month. The winning painting, entitled “Western Shore Beauty”, is a fine balancing of technical expertise and the expression of reverence and connection that John feels for our living Earth. One can find this beautiful place at the end of a dirt track on the western shore of Calumet Island. Congratulations John.