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Thundereggs: an exhibition of new paintings by Marilyn Chapman: Marilyn Chapman

Thundereggs, the inspiration for this captivating new series of paintings by Mar...
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Tue. November 21st 2017 - Sat. December 9th 2017 + Add to Calendar Gage Gallery Arts Collective (All Ages)
11-5 Free

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Marilyn Chapman
from Victoria BC
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Thundereggs, the inspiration for this captivating new series of paintings by Marilyn Chapman, are magical geode-like rock structures with rhyolite shells that contain nodules filled with agate, jasper and crystals. Formed 50 million years ago in bubbles created by volcanic activity, thundereggs are marvels of nature, sought after by rockhounds the world over. Cut and polished, their hidden beauty is revealed. As portrayed in these paintings, no two thundereggs are alike in colour, pattern and design. According to westcoast legend, these strange agate-filled stones were thunderbolt missiles thrown from the mountaintops by angry thunderbirds and scattered throughout the valleys below. This series of paintings emerged from a fascination with these ancient earth patterns. Marilyn’s pa... more...

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Gage Gallery Arts Collective

19 Bastion Square Victoria BC
V8W 1H9

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Thundereggs: an exhibition of new paintings by Marilyn Chapman: Marilyn Chapman @ Gage Gallery Arts Collective Nov 21 2017 - Nov 5th @ Gage Gallery Arts Collective

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