CREATIVES - Small Gifts, Big Ideas: Oeno Gallery in The Royal Annex

26 November 2022 — 23 January 2023

Opens Saturday Nov 26th, 2022 at Oeno Gallery in the Royal Annex

Oeno Gallery’s gift to you! We present an inspired collection of smaller artworks by fine contemporary artists. More than 2,500 years ago, Aesop, a Greek storyteller suggested that ‘good things come in small packages.’ We agree! The artwork in this eclectic exhibition features the big ideas of multiple artists including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass and metal work. Abstract. Minimalism. Pop. Realism- a range of genres. Find the perfect gift for your loved ones or yourself.

Featuring: Mark Bartkiw, David Cantine, Sophie DeFrancesca, Paul Duval, Floyd Elzinga, Aron Hill, Cheryl Wilson Smith, Heather Allen Hietala, Julie Himel, Peter Hoffer, Loren Kaplan, Burton Kramer, Gillie and Marc, Jana Osterman, Julia Reimer, Pat Service, Roch Smith, Ryan Van Der Hout, Alice Vander Vennen and Dmitry Yuzefovich.

Royal Annex, 6 Ross St, Picton, ON, K0K1G0 Ph: 1-613-276-3729
Annex Hours: Open Daily 9am-5pm
Holiday Hours: Closed December 24th - January 2nd

 

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Artwork

  • Smooth surfaced, black granite flecked almost imperceptibly with copper and white has been engineered into an elegant mobius strip by sculpt…
    Mobius Minor 1/50 Jeremy Guy $5,500
  • Canadian artist Peter Hoffer renders paintings in a classical style reminiscent of the famed landscapes of John Constable.
    Region Study No 02 Peter Hoffer $4,800
  • Calgary artist Aron Hill captures an urban landscape at night in this bold new work.
    A Night Garden with Deep Rose Moon Aron Hill $1,800
  • Aron Hill’s playful, colourful abstract work is often inspired by forms and colours found in nature.
    Garden Stage for a Play Aron Hill $1,800
  • As a little boy Ryan Van Der Hout used to peer at the heavens through a telescope.
    Sunset 2/2 Ry Van Der Hout $2,000
  • This striking character cast in aluminum was created by Paul Duval.
    Alexis Paul Duval $2,600
  • This striking character cast in aluminum was created by Paul Duval.
    Le Grand Timide Paul Duval $2,600
  • Modernist Burton Kramer finds inspiration for his abstract paintings in the beauty of a musical beat.
    Vivace 11 Burton Kramer $2,800
  • In mixed media, Heather Hietala’s intriguing work tells a story in symbol and metaphor about life’s journeys and change.
    On a Course Heather Allen Hietala $1,800
  • For Heather Hietala, the vessel is a muse—a symbol of change, life’s journey and solitude.
    Conversing Heather Allen Hietala $1,650
  • T.K.O.
    T.K.O. P. Roch Smith $1,000
  • Toronto artist Roch Smith often uses toy figures in clever and fun ways to convey cultural statements that go beyond child’s play.
    House Hunter 1/3 P. Roch Smith $1,000
  • Cast in bronze, Roch Smith’s table top sculptures tell a story in visual form about different aspects of everyday life.
    Forester P. Roch Smith $1,500
  • Remember the boom box?
    Old School Beats 1/3 P. Roch Smith $1,000
  • A charming old fashioned toy racing horse dominates this classic oil painting by Dmitry Yuzefovich.
    Racing Toy Horse Dmitry Yuzefovich $6,000
  • Canadian sculptor Floyd Elzinga finds inspiration for his iconic imagery in nature.
    Bronze Pine Cone 22-555 Floyd Elzinga $4,500
  • For those of us who are old enough to remember typing classes in school, this image will strike a nostalgic chord—a classic Underwood typewr…
    Red Typewriter Dmitry Yuzefovich $4,000 Sold
  • In a stunning creamy white and deep blue, this table top glass sculpture was created by Cheryl Wilson-Smith.
    Cherished: Flow Cheryl Wilson Smith $800 Sold
  • In this expressive painting by modernist Burton Kramer multi-coloured geometric shapes appear to dance rhythmically across the canvas.
    Capriccio #3 Burton Kramer $2,900 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel Sienna and Emerald 8 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel Speckled Sienna and Emerald 7 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel Sienna and Mint 6 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel Speckled Sienna and Cyan 5 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel White and Mint 4 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel Sienna and Amber 3 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel White and Turquoise 1 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • From her studio in Northern Ontario, Cheryl Wilson-Smith creates ethereal and memorable glass sculptures.
    Keeping Score #5 Cheryl Wilson Smith $900 Sold
  • From her studio in Northern Ontario, Cheryl Wilson-Smith creates striking and thought-provoking glass sculptures.
    Keeping Score #4 Cheryl Wilson Smith $900 Sold
  • This exquisite, finely detailed ceramic vessel was created by Loren Kaplan.
    Engraved Bowl With Orange Loren Kaplan $175 Sold
  • A floral motif in crisp white and soft gray decorates this beautiful ceramic bowl by Loren Kaplan.
    Engraved Bowl With Lemon No2 Loren Kaplan $125 Sold
  • Loren Kaplan creates elegant and beautifully detailed ceramics.
    Engraved Bowl With Lemon No1 Loren Kaplan $175 Sold
  • This pretty ceramic bowl in a glossy, rosy pink was created by Loren Kaplan.
    Engraved Bowl With Pink and White Loren Kaplan $175 Sold
  • This finely detailed ceramic bowl by Loren Kaplan is simply exquisite.
    Engraved Bowl With Pink and Black Loren Kaplan $175 Sold
  • A lovely leaf motif in crisp white encircles this elegant bowl by Loren Kaplan.
    Engraved Bowl With Celadon and White No1 Loren Kaplan $175 Sold
  • A beautiful black and white floral motif decorates the exterior of this exquisite little bowl by Loren Kaplan.
    Engraved Bowl With Blue No2 Loren Kaplan $75 Sold
  • Sporting a jaunty wool cap, a scarf and suit jacket, Roch Smith’s Irishman looks the ‘part’ as if he’s out for a stroll in the Irish country…
    The Irishman P. Roch Smith $1,600 Sold
  • Aron Hill often uses the image of a sun-like form in his striking minimalist paintings.
    A sinking night sky Aron Hill $2,800 Sold
  • Brilliant colours and bold form characterizes the compelling work of Aron Hill.
    A light over a blue shape Aron Hill $2,800 Sold
  • Fanciful and fun, Gillie and Marc’s art is designed to be accessible.
    Dogman thought a bird in the hand is always better 1/50 Gillie And Marc $1,200 USD Sold
  • Clutching a pear, an ancient symbol of abundance, longevity and fertility, a deer man…half animal, half human is one of a new series of tabl…
    Deerman grew a pear 19/25 Gillie And Marc $1,644 USD Sold
  • The Canadian landscape—that inspires the fun and fresh compositions of Aron Hill, a Calgary-based artist.
    Warm Sunset Over Grass Aron Hill $2,000 Sold
  • Le Songer (to ‘think’ in French) is one of a series of unique characters created by the Quebec artist, Paul Duval.
    Le Songer Paul Duval $950 Sold
  • The rich golden finish of this steel pine cone by Floyd Elzinga enhances the elegance of this table top sculpture.
    Pine Cone 22-531 Floyd Elzinga $600 Sold
  • The rich silvery-golden finish of this stainless-steel pine cone by Floyd Elzinga enhances the elegance of this table top sculpture.
    White Pine Cone 22-535 Floyd Elzinga $750 Sold
  • The elegant form of a bare tree—its leaves, branches and trunks are celebrated in this mixed media assemblage by Alice Vander Vennen.The Can…
    Tree Alice Vander Vennen $850 Sold
  • Bright colours and bold form characterize the dramatic work of Aron Hill.
    Stage Right with orange Aron Hill $2,500 Sold
  • With its characteristic bright colours and bold form, Aron Hill’s pop art ‘jumps’ from the canvas.
    Stage Left with orange Aron Hill $2,500 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel 10 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • For American sculptor Heather Hietala, the compelling image of the vessel has become her muse.
    Meditation Vessel 1 Heather Allen Hietala $225 Sold
  • Alice Vander Vennen’s modern sculptural wall hangings are uniquely beautiful pieces inspired by her family history and a strong connection t…
    Stone Narration Alice Vander Vennen $2,000 Sold
  • This elegant metal sculpture was hand-forged by sculptor Floyd Elzinga.
    Pine Cone 22-244 Floyd Elzinga $1,200 Sold
  • Bare trees set against a dramatic blue sky hug the shoreline in this dreamy landscape by Julie Himel.
    Source Entry Julie Himel $1,700 Sold
  • The undulating gentle curves of this sculpture by artist Jana Osterman emulate organic egg shaped forms found in nature.
    Ovoid 3/9 Jana Osterman $1,700 Sold
  • As a child, Ryan Van Der Hout owned a telescope and spent many hours fascinated by the sky.
    A Sun Came 2/2 Ry Van Der Hout $2,000 Sold
  • Latitude is one of a series of sculptural wall hangings by Canadian artist, Alice Vander Vennen.
    Latitude Alice Vander Vennen $850 Sold
  • Toronto’s Julie Himel is known for her evocative use of colour and abstracted form in her landscapes.
    Edge of Place Julie Himel $850 Sold
  • Toronto artist Roch Smith’s creative and symbolic use of toys is much more than just child’s play.
    Lego Mogul P. Roch Smith $250 Sold
  • As a mature artist, Roch Smith is still, on occasion ‘playing’ with toys.
    Latte Javelin P. Roch Smith $250 Sold
  • As a mature sculptor, Roch Smith is still, on occasion ‘playing’ with children’s toys.
    Latte Battler P. Roch Smith $250 Sold
  • A pristine blanket of snow covers a farmer’s field in this lovely composition by Julie Himel.
    Winter's Myth Julie Himel $700 Sold
  • Photographer Mark Bartkiw often re-interprets the world in his compelling surreal work.
    Speed Boat 2 Mark Bartkiw $500 Sold
  • This dream-like photograph of a sunlit ferry crossing an expanse of sea was taken by Mark Bartkiw.
    Iceland Folly Mark Bartkiw $500 Sold
  • A lone cedar stands tall and proud in this nostalgic painting by Peter Hoffer.
    Cedar Peter Hoffer $3,800 Sold
  • He is considered one of Edmonton’s finest minimalist artists—David Cantine continues to create striking paintings focused on minimal form an…
    Portrait of Things David Cantine $1,450 Sold
  • Two vertical rectangles in olive and light brown on a light burnt umber ground are an elegant representation of a still life by David Cantin…
    Portrait of Still Life 4 David Cantine $1,450 Sold
  • This elegant minimalist work by David Cantine re-imagines the traditional still life.
    Things Plus Tops David Cantine $1,450 Sold
  • Edmonton artist David Cantine has spent decades exploring colour and form in a ‘post-minimalist’ style--an expression attributed to the Amer…
    Blue Portrait of Still Life David Cantine $1,450 Sold
  • In a stunning warm red, this table top glass sculpture was created by Cheryl Wilson-Smith.
    Cherished: warmth Cheryl Wilson Smith $800 Sold
  • Winter comes early to the Northern Ontario home of glass artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith.
    Cherished: memories Cheryl Wilson Smith $800 Sold
  • The majesty of a male deer is captured in this unique wall sculpture by Canadian artist Sophia DeFrancesca.
    Silver Buck Sophie DeFrancesca $7,500 Sold