An trio exhibition in Gallery I, July 26 – August 29, 2025

Artist Reception: Saturday July 26, 2pm-4pm

From July 26 to August 29, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present Bloom, a compelling summer trio exhibition inspired by floral themes, featuring works by artists Barbara Gamble, Sarah Anderson, and Peter Wood, all based in Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley.

“Flowers bloom and share their fleeting beauty with us”, notes artist Barbara Gamble. Her works are inspired by her own gardens as well as wild flowers appreciated along local roadsides. Refined over four decades, Barbara Gamble’s oil painting process involves the multi-layering of coloured waxes to create luminous surfaces. Artist Sarah Anderson sees colour as a powerful tool for the expression of emotion, and her works are deeply influenced by personal experiences. “I want to portray the wild, untamed nature of flowers as a metaphor for raising teenagers”, she says. In her works, the flower seemingly explodes onto the surface, unrestrained in its original or natural form.

Rounding out the trio is artist Peter Wood, who has long been captivated by the power of blossoms. “I have observed an inner radiance within these natural forms that endlessly fascinates me”, he says. During a decade living on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, he drew inspiration from the region’s folk art, which profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Returning to his roots in the Ottawa Valley, he embraced a reflective lifestyle focused on creating art and living simply.

Artist Reception: Saturday July 26, 2pm-4pm. Artists Barbara Gamble, Sarah Anderson, and Peter Wood will be in attendance.

Contact the Gallery: Call us at 613-256-8033 or email info@sivarulrasa.com for queries about the works below, or visit our Virtual Gallery.