Local artist launches her first solo exhibition

Local artist Kathleen Murray presents her first solo exhibition, Patterns Within, at the Art Gallery of Algoma.

Murray, who currently lives in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., holds an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Lakehead University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, specializing in painting.

The exhibition opens on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.

For more information, read the news release below:

The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is proud to present the first solo exhibition of local emerging artist Kathleen Murray, Patterns Within. This exhibition consists of acrylic paintings inspired by nature in Algoma.

Murray is a young artist born and raised in the Toronto area. Her family ties brought her to Algoma throughout her childhood. The impact of these visits made her realize the difference between spending time surrounded by wildlife, untouched nature and city life. The contrast was so great and important to her that it continues to influence her art practice. Murray made Sault Ste. Marie her permanent home

“In the absence of nature in the city, I felt it was misplaced and far off," Murray said. "Today, I am fortunate to be able to live closer to an abundance of wildlife in and around Sault Ste. Marie. But when I reflect on my past, it was the environment I grew up in and the exposure I had to wildlife that shaped who I am today and my appreciation for nonhuman nature.”

Murray holds an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. and a Master of Fine Arts, specializing in painting, from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alb. She currently lives in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., where she practises and teaches art.

The exhibition opening is on Oct. 20, 2022, at 7 p.m. Artist will be in attendance.

Light refreshments will be served.

For all inquiries, please contact Jasmina Jovanovic, executive director/chief curator of the Art Gallery of Algoma, at jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com or at 705-297- 3769.