An exhibition in Gallery III, May 31 – July 4, 2025

Artist Reception: Saturday May 31, 2pm-4pm

From May 31 to July 4, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present Karen Haines: Local Produce in Gallery III. The exhibition features seven new works in oil, inspired by locally grown produce from the artist’s neighbourhood near Edmonton, Alberta.

Karen Haines has been drawing from her earliest memories, and began her studio practice in oils in 2002. “My creative practice seeks to explore the connections between life, science, and the greater mysteries of the cosmos”, she says. “I intuit that the answers I seek lie in examination of the everyday; those things perceived as mundane.” In this new body of work, the artist emphasizes her connection to her local environment and reminds the viewer of the magic in the ordinary.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Karen Haines was born in Ontario and raised by Air Force parents who lived and explored across Canada and Europe. She paints still life works in her studio, as well as plein air paintings outdoors. Her work has been shown in exhibitions in Alberta, Ontario and the United States.

Artist Reception: Saturday May 31, 2pm-4pm. Artist Karen Haines 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.