Earlier this week the Saint John Art Centre
opened its doors again for public displays.
One of the artists on display was a friend of Jan’s,
so Friday night, we thought we would go
and check out his public showing.
Fred Harrison is best known as painting the murals in Sussex.
He’s also a wonderful art instructor.
Jan had taken a number of classes from him.
Many of Fred’s works were of scenes in New Brunswick;
Such as a two picture composition from Duck Pond Beach.
Another couple of paintings in his series were of the great Wall of China
as well as Machu Picchu. These were incredible to see.
We walked through the displays that He had on the upper floor
and We just stood back and marvelled in the beauty that he had created
on these canvases.
Some of them were just immense, standing almost 6 ft tall and 6 ft wide.
It’s always amazing to see the level of talent that actually is part of our region
and to stand back and appreciate it.
We got to meet another artist, his name is Wayne Williamson.
His beautiful work was also on display that evening and we got to
talk with him about his creations.
He lives on the west side of the city so most of the scenes that he created
were from the vantage point of being a West-Sider. Some of the views were
of beaches and waterways in the Musquash area.
It’s just incredible to see how someone interprets scenes that we happen upon
on a regular basis but now we have the opportunity to see it through their eyes on canvas.
I hope that you’ll get out and take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Arts Center.
It’s free admission and you can leave a donation to show your appreciation for the art.
As well, if you see artwork that you really love, it’s for sale!
Here is an Artist submitted Bio for Fred on the Arts Centre website.
https://www.sjartscentre.ca/2022/01/18/fred-harrison-2022/
Here is Artist submitted Bio for Wayne on the Arts Centre website.
https://www.sjartscentre.ca/2022/01/18/douglas-wayne-williamson/
Dennis
