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Christopher BurkettNORTHWEST BY NORTHWEST GALLERY, CANNON BEACH OR – Nov 25-Jan 5 ChristopherBurkett’s large-scale colour photographs capture splendid moments in nature. His immaculatelandscape prints, up to 50 inches wide, engross viewers with their fine details and delicatepresentation of nature’s cycles. Burkett’s latest images, likeGolden Aspen Glade, Colorado and Autumn Tempest, Utah,have a new panoramic format. They are exhibited withclassic signature works like Cottonwood and Light, Utahwhere Burkett’s use of temporal light to transform actualhues is at its peak.The spirit of nature compels Burkett to create imagessuffused with an inner radiance and soft glow. As he putsit, “I'm trying to show something that is precious andreal: something that most people do not see.” Burkett, anative Oregonian, is nationally recognized for hisdarkroom mastery and Cibachrome prints. Devoted tothe craft of conventional optical printing, Burkett doesnot crop or digitally manipulate any of his originalphotographs. Instead, he shoots them with a large formatcamera and uses 8" × 10" colour transparencies (incombination with black and white contact negatives) toachieve sharp contrast and luminosity, meticulouslyprinting the work himself with sophisticated maskingtechniques.Burkett studied with Ansel Adams and learned hissystem of zone exposure before working in offset printingpreviewwww.NWBYNWGALLERY.comChristopher Burkett, Graceful Aspen, Colorado (2005),cibachrome [Northwest by Northwest Gallery, CannonBeach OR, Nov 25-Jan 5]and laser scanning. He produced detailed colour separations that eventually led to the acutechromatic sense and rich tonality that defines his work today. Just back from his fall shoot, Burkettwill be at Northwest by Northwest Gallery on November 25 from 1-3pm to give an informal talk on“The Art and Craft of Traditional Darkroom Printing.” Allyn Cantorto abstract mixed media, we offer avariety of works to enhance your artcollection. Call Cris Alvarez Maglianofor more information.Gallery 223223 Commercial St ✆(250)741-1188www.gallery223.camon-sat 10am-5:30pm sun seasonal.Whether it’s a classic coastal landscapeor something innovative andengaging by new artists, We offer afresh approach to enjoying fine art.Nanaimo Art Gallery900 Fifth St ✆(250)740-63502nd location: Downtown Gallery150 Commercial St ✆ (250)754-1750www.nanaimogallery.caCAMPUS: mon-fri 10am-5pm sat 12-4pm DOWNTOWN: tues-sat 10am-5:30pm Thru Nov 11 CAMPUS UPPERGALLERY Shawn Shepherd, Lyle24 PREVIEWSchultz, “Communication/Translation:Evading Reality”; Dec-Jan Contact thegallery for exhibition information.NEW WESTMINSTERAmelia Douglas GalleryDouglas College700 Royal Ave ✆604-527-5723www.douglas.bc.ca/artscommmon-fri 10am-7:30pm sat 11am-4pmNov 2-Dec 16 “Through the Glass...”,Charles Britt, photographs and LisaSamphire, art glass; Jan 11-Feb 8Dick Bond, “Landscapes”.Arts Council Gallery ofNew WestminsterPO Box 16003 ✆604-525-3244www.artscouncilnewwest.orgtues-sun 1-5pm Jan: closed Nov 1-18 Jennifer Bass, "Ink Illuminated";Judith Copland, recent oil paintings;Treasure Room Arts and Craft Fair,daily 1-5pm.Van Dop Gallery & Garden421 Richmond St✆604-521-7887 888-981-9886www.vandopgallery.comwed-sat 12-4pm or by appt Showcasingover 100 Canadian artists inglass, wood, metal, fibre, ceramic,oils and acrylics in a home and gardensetting. We represent CaroleArnston, Richard Cole, John Koerner,Grant Leier, Tom Miller, ShawnJackson, Alan Boileau, MichaelHermesh, Gordon Henschel, RoyHenry Vickers, Joanna Lovett, TamCrawford, Eric Montgomery, SidDickens, Jack Willoughby, SharonNorman, Kathryn Youngs, HeatherJohnson, Cheryl Fortier, VeronicaFoster and Jeanette Jarville.★ OPEN LATE ON FIRST THURSDAYS