Kerrobert Art Gallery features three talented artists
By Joan Janzen
KERROBERT – The work of three talented artists is currently on display at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery, with an opportunity for the public to meet the artists on Sunday afternoon, October 26. Anne Nordstrom, Bonnah Busch, and Marilyn Kennedy will be on hand to greet guests at the opening reception.
Anne Nordstrom grew up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and lived there for 27 years. She began painting at the age of three with her father, who painted in oils. She learned to draw in elementary school and is grateful to her high school teachers who encouraged her to pursue her art.
This clay “Madona” statue is the work of Kevin Quinian and is on display at the Courtroom Gallery. The Quinian family lived in Kerrobert in 1958 and 1959. Photo by Joan Janzen
This Colourful Dog is the work of Anne Nordstrom. Photo by Joan Janzen
“Summer Solstice” by Marilyn Kennedy. Photo by Joan Janzen
Bonnah Busch displays beautiful fall colours in this piece. Photo by Joan Janzen
At teachers college, she learned about composition, and later at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, she studied colour theory. Her latest mentor, Bruce Marion in Phoenix, taught her to paint freely in abstract styles, which is her current focus.
Anne described abstract art as allowing people to see with their minds what they cannot physically see with their eyes. It also enables the artist to extract the infinite from the finite and see beyond what is tangible. Anne is not only focusing on abstract art but continues to explore new techniques.
The work of Marilyn Kennedy reflects her emotional response to life as an artist. She uses multiple approaches in creating each piece, taking viewers on a journey. Her work allows people to reflect on their own life experiences and interpretations.
Bonnah Busch describes her painting journey as “sporadic,” dictated by the demands of life at the time, including family and the farm. As a child, she enjoyed drawing and experimenting with colour, crediting her interest in art to the inspiration and encouragement she received from her mother, her teacher Mrs. Riddell, and the Perspective Art group.
Her work at the Courtroom Gallery consists of a small collection of her art from throughout the years.
“Thank you to the Courtroom Gallery for keeping art alive in our community and beyond,” Bonnah said.