April at Galop Gallery "Celebrate the Earth" Exhibit by Walter Pape

 

The Galop Gallery opened its doors December 14, 2013 and since has become very popular with locals and tourists alike. The gallery is located at 614 Hwy 2 in Cardinal ON. and hosts all different types of vendors every weekend. You can stop by Galop Gallery Saturdays & Sundays from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Saturday April 5, 2014 the gallery welcomed a new exhibit by Walter Pape of New Liskeard, ON. titled "Celebrate the Earth".

Photo Credit: Galop Gallery

Walter Pape has received many awards for his works, most recently including; 2014 Pallet and Brush Club juried exhibition Best technique and the Second prize for the peoples choice award, 2013 NOAA juried exhibition first prize, 2013 Englehart and Area Artist Club juried exhibition second prize.

 

His art started out as mostly oil paintings and evolved into a passion for watercolour and printmaking. Originally from Germany and a person whom has traveled various places Walter Pape's art reflects many of his personal experiences which is seen in such works as "Memories of Vienna", "Memories of Rome", "Ice Fishing on Lake Temiskaming"-just to name a few.

Photo Credit: Galop Gallery

Many of his works also include a garden inspiration and because of his travels the pieces are anything but ordinary. They include many plants and scenes that are not necessarily common in our "home and native land". When speaking with Walter he would to explain why he used certain plants and where in the world inspired him to use them. One plant that was present in many of the works was the fern which we do have in Canada but he said that it was directly related to his trip to New Zealand because "They were everywhere." I was amazed to see how much of the culture he could capture within one canvas with the use of nature inspired themes.

Photo Credit: Galop Gallery

Thank you to Galop Gallery for hosting the "Meet the Artist" last Saturday & Pape Technology *(@papetechnology) for sponsoring. Thank you to Walter Pape for taking the time to meet us locals and explain the processes and sources of inspiration. You, your wife and the gallery staff was most welcoming & I look forward to following your work.

 

 



There are currently 4 art-related organizations in South Grenville and I urge you to visit them all.
ArtScene Spencerville
DutchHill Gallery
Galop Gallery
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