Visual Arts

Kirra Christine is changing narratives one erotic collage at a time

Meet the local artist reframing queer identities through her work Kirra Christine, artist name “Hundred Acre Goods,” is a multimedia artist whose work centres around identity and tenderness. She creates…

Meet Dr. Dick, the Lək̓ʷəŋən artist behind UVic’s newest banners

“My artwork, a lot of the time, has to do with the environment, or the ecosystem. At the time of reconciliation, I would hope that it creates understanding. It would…

Victoria arts sector speaks out about proposed budget cuts

Dell may have said it best: “If a local government is not supportive of the arts, you are not going to have a strong arts community.”

Intermedia art installation explores feelings of climate grief

Harton’s installation, 'solastalgia [soon to be what once was],' explores themes of nostalgia and grief in relation to oceanic ecosystems.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Victoria

The prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has returned to the Royal BC Museum, running from March 1 to June 2. It displays the incredible work of photographers from…

A conversation with Amy Frank about her latest exhibition

Amy Frank is a Victoria-based artist whose exhibition, The Wisdom of Wonderland, is currently on display at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. She recently sat down with the Martlet to…

‘Latent’: Women in the Vault

Legacy Art Gallery's new exhibition Latent "[honours] the many women who remain hidden in the University of Victoria’s art collection".

SUPPLY Creative Reuse Centre is about to open its doors at a new location

SUPPLY Victoria Creative Reuse Centre is reopening at their new location late February. “[It’s] like a thrift store for art supplies."

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibits the life of Victoria-born painter

I recently visited the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to view the exhibition Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton.