The Pearl Ellis Gallery is about to celebrate the Chinese New Year by showcasing the work of Taiwan-born and educated artist Myshree Tsai.
On Jan. 24, Myshree begins a two-week show at the gallery that will run until Feb. 5. Although the show opens on the 24th, an official opening reception for the show will be held Jan. 28.
The reception will mark the Chinese New Year with interactive activities being held during the reception. The reception will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the gallery.
Myshree majored in art and was graduated from National Taiwan Normal University during 1979-2004 and has been presented many times with the Watercolor Award and other prizes.
She is a member of the Taiwan International Watercolor Association and chair of the Needle Painting Association. She has taught for more than 10 years at many community colleges in Taipei.
Myshree is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) and has enjoyed huge acclaim in the field of art gallery exhibition although she produces successful works in other media. She was teaching needle painting and fine art at many community colleges in Taipei for more than 10 years.
Myshree's paintings are characterized by their vibrant colours and imaginative compositions. In 2007 she was invited to present an exhibition in Toronto and Vancouver.
In March 2011, Myshree has immigrated to Canada for a period of two years. She was invited to hold a one-person show in Qualicum Beach at The Old School House Art Centre.
She has shown her needle painting at the People's Choice Award at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in July 2011 where she won the first place award.
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is located at 1729 Comox Ave. in Comox. The hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. (the gallery is closed Mondays).
Admission is free. The gallery is a non-profit public gallery and new members are always welcome.
For details, go to www.pearlellisgallery.com.
— Pearl Ellis Gallery
