Gallery Room Exhibitions

“HARMONY” A soulful journey through Figurative Art and Forest Light with Canvas and Clay

Jean Taylor and Judy Gerber, Potter
September 13 – 23 at the Grand Bend Art Centre

Partial Gallery of Jean’s Work

Prices included on the large image

About the Artists

R. Jean Taylor – Grand Bend

Born in Prince Edward Island Jean developed a desire to draw at an early age. Moving to London,Ontario she attended art classes at Beal Tech and U.W.O . Printmaking and sculpture were her main subjects.. 

North Vancouver, B.C. was home from 1993 to 2015. Living in B.C., she emersed herself in art and theatre.

Jean was a member of the North Shore Artists Guild . She was accepted into  juried shows at the Ferry Building in West Vancouver and the Seymour Art Gallery in North Vancouver. She was chosen for Jury Choice award in 2014 at the Ferry Blvd Gallery and at the Seymour Art Gallery.

Jean moved to Grand Bend Ontario in 2015. She was awarded Grand Prize at Paint Ontario 2018 and Sponsor Choice awards in 2020 ,2021 and Mayors Choice in 2022.

” I would say I’m self taught as a painter. Learning the principles of design and going from there to develop a more intuitive and impressionistic style of painting. I believe that my art needs to go farther than trying to produce a likeness of a subject.  I try to capture the essence my subjects rather than of a photo likeness. This involves experimenting, taking risks, and finding ways to express and challenge myself.”

My most recent works have  evolved into a more figurative painting style depicting the creative processes of art, music and theatre.

Judy Gerber – Grand Bend

My love of pottery began 25 years ago at Baden Creek Pottery. Making, creating and immersing myself in all things clay became a sense of meditation and pause from the busy demands of life. I enjoy creating functional wares which weave their way throughout my daily life connecting and grounding me, whether it be a favourite mug to start the day, a vase filled with flowers adorning my table or serving bowls to share a meal with family and friends.

Sunnyridge Studio was born upon our arrival at our new home along the shores of Lake Huron. It provides the perfect backdrop and inspiration for creating and exploring with clay. My learning continues as I have recently developed my own glazes and currently gas fire much of my work. I am honoured to share my love of mud in my studio with students, family and friends, as well as, teaching pottery classes at Grand Bend Art Centre and SHAC in Exeter.

I am most proud of developing a pottery program with the Grand Bend Art Centre and creating, developing and watching our Spring Tulip project bloom in 2021. The Spring Tulip project connected our community through the challenging times of Covid as community volunteers and residents, both young and old, participated in hand building and painting 1500 tulips in celebration of Paint Ontario’s 25th Anniversary.

Please feel free to try on a mug or pet a bowl and fall in love with clay as I did.