The gallery will be closed from November 3–14. We will re-open at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 14 for the Great Gifts Holiday Exhibition and Sale.
Gallery Exhibition
Current Exhibition
Ilze Bebris, Jenny Judge, Coral Patola
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Opening Reception: Thursday, October 2, 6–8 p.m.
Meet the Artists: Saturday, October 4, 2–3 p.m.
Mandarin tour: Saturday, October 11, 2–3 p.m.
The Ferry Building Gallery is delighted to present Where are we now? a group exhibition that delves into locating the self through the act of creation.
In their sculpture, Coral Patola explores the complexities and intersectionality of their identity: the immigrant culture of Chinese Canadians, the Southeast Asian diaspora of Singapore and Malaysia, and their paternal Ukrainian heritage. Through sculpting and surface decoration, their work becomes a form of escapism inspired by their personal narratives and internal landscapes. Coral proudly identifies as not halves of cultures but a whole, entirely mixed identity.
Art in the Hall
Current Exhibition
From the Island
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Location: Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Artist Statement
I paint to capture the shifting moods of the landscape—light breaking through mist, the glow of a sunset, the way atmosphere transforms a place. Living on Bowen Island, I’m surrounded by constantly changing views, and I’m drawn to the challenge of translating those fleeting moments into paint.
My work is about the effect of a place, the feeling it leaves behind. I focus on color, light, and movement. I paint quickly, often in a single session, working with bold shapes and expressive brushstrokes. Some days, I gravitate toward deep blues and greens; other days, bright yellows or soft pinks. The mood of the painting comes first, and the subject follows.
Artist Bio