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Into The Woods
By Chris Johnston & Jake Muller
April 6 – 27, 2024
In Person & Online
Welcome to “Into The Woods” – an enchanting art exhibition showcasing the captivating works of Chris Johnston and Jake Muller. Prepare to be transported into a world where bears and woodland creatures come to life on canvas, inviting you to explore the beauty and mystery of the forest. Delve deeper into the artists’ perspectives as they present an aerial view of a unique juxtaposition – the intricate intertwining of human development through roads and the imagined community of forests. Through their art, Johnston and Muller invite you to ponder the delicate balance between nature and civilization, offering a thought-provoking reflection on our impact on the world around us. Step into this immersive experience and let your imagination soar amidst the trees and creatures that inhabit this captivating realm.
Chris Johnston
Artist Bio:
Chris Johnston is a painter living in Abbotsford BC.He works as an artist creating storyboards for animated shows. In his free time he enjoys painting, it’s his passion. Using the medium to explore shape and colour. He likes to simplify and stylize his subjects of interest In an attempt to create a lasting image.
Artist Statement:
Bears! They’re in the woods, the mountains, out there around us, trying to live their best lives. They’re hungry, curious, and sometimes just tired, perhaps lazy, anyways they’re doing their thing just like us.
These paintings are an exploration of our woodland neighbor. I’ve used simple shapes, bright colours and energetic brush work to express these charming creatures.
Jake Muller
Artist Bio:
Jake is a self-taught artist living in Abbotsford. He has been painting for over 30 years working predominantly with oils and occasionally with acrylics. His subject matters include landscapes, abstracts, some protest paintings and anything else that interests him.
His motto: “When everything in my art goes wrong, I turn to humour”.
Artist Statement:
The series of paintings called “Dividing a Forest Community” convey an aerial view of the juxtaposition between human development of roads and their imposition on an imagined community of forests.
All the paintings were created using scrunched up recycled paper. Brushes were used to paint the roads.