Come explore our tiny galleries set up along Mainstreet Bowness. Each
gallery has an installation by a local artist. The galleries switch over approximately every eight weeks and start with an art walk.
February/March Show
Exposed- part of Exposure Photography Festival
We have an amazing line up of artists for our show, meet them here….
TaLeesha- My focus is glass and photography, and I’m currently exploring the integration of forms and poetry into my practice. As a student at the Alberta University of the Arts, I’m delving deeper into my work, focusing on the interplay of time, place, and emotions.
In photography, my approach is abstract, beginning with the moment I take the photo and extending into how I choose to develop and manipulate the image. With my glass practice, I experiment with recycled materials, exploring how melting and cooling processes shape the form from the inside out. By cutting into the glass, I reveal its history—traces of how it moved and transformed during creation. Otherwise, I play with laser engraving to add words and symbols to my glass. I use 3D printers to mix mediums with glass to make it stand or to hang glass onto walls
Philosophy plays a significant role in my practice, helping me and my audience connect to the work for interpretations and representation to an environment. At times, the only way to articulate these ideas is through poetry. Each material I use has its own process and language, offering a unique way to express what needs to be said.
I have been exploring man vs. machine and man plus machine in my art practice. Trying new process challenging my understanding of myself and my camera settings. I found the HDR Mode setting. The camera takes three shots in one click: one fast to capture the dark lights, one at the speed I set the camera at for a mid-tone image, and the last shot is a slow one to gather as much light as possible. I can play with the effects of the shot to a natural look, art standard, art vivid, art bold, and embossed. I do not fully like the art effects, so I keep it natural. To lose some control over the image, I set it to auto image align, and my camera compresses it all into one image. There is no human control on the alignment, and if I do not like it, I must be wise in understanding how my camera moves to make an image shift. Once I have an image I enjoy on my tiny camera screen, I hope for the best when I view it on my computer. I take time between when I take my shot and when I put it on my computer. That was one moment to take the shot and another moment to revisit that moment I took. I feel the vibe, and then I work on an image. I use Adobe Lightroom to get more of the ghostly exposure out and a bit of color.
Deepkumar Gala- As a hobby photographer based in Calgary, I am excited to share my love for printed photos with you through this teeny tiny exhibit. I have carefully selected a few scenes that I have captured over multiple seasons, each framed in a small and intimate format. These tiny prints are meant to be viewed up close, allowing you to immerse yourself in the details and emotions of each photo. I hope that through this exhibit, you will feel a sense of connection and joy as you explore the beauty of the scenes I have captured. As a photography enthusiast based in Canada, I am constantly fueled by a good cup of coffee and the desire to explore the stunning mountains that surround me. I believe that photography is a powerful way to capture and share the beauty of the world around us, and I am grateful to be able to do what I love. One aspect of photography that I am particularly passionate about isprinting photos. Printed photos have a special way of bringing families and friends closer together. Whether they are displayed in an album, a photo book, or as individual prints, they have the ability to evoke emotions and serve as a conversation starter. I am excited to share this joy with others by offering prints of someof the most beautiful places I have had the privilege of capturing through my lens. Join me in celebrating the beauty of the world through the art of photography and the tangible connection that printed photos can bring.
Haneyeh Jalali –
Art is the language of my soul. I visualize my poems in images, turning emotions into tangible stories. As a woman and social activist, my work like” In Immigrant Motherhood”, explores resilience, memory, and identity. Through photography, installation, and mixedmedia, I bring unspoken narratives to light, always seeking depthbeyond the surface.
David Jesus– I’m a filmmaker, photographer, and video editor with a deep passion for visual storytelling. My art is driven by a fascination with time, memory, and the unseen order that shape our world. I’m drawn to the quiet details—light shifting across a landscape, the fleeting expression of a stranger, the way nature and humanity leave imprints on each other. My work is influenced by my love for astronomy, geography, and geology, as well as the stories that unfold in everyday moments. Through my lens, I seek to capture not just images, but the feeling of being present in a fleeting instant.
I capture sunlight in this atmosphere where time has worked its magic.
Sam Hayner– I have always had a love for being creative. From drawing, painting, photography and playing instruments, I find true joy and happiness in any new hobby I delve into. I completed High School in June 2024 and I am now attending SAIT as a 1st year student in the Film And Video Program and thoroughly enjoying the experience. This program lets my creativity shine, while compiling projects with students alike. Creativity and the unexpected is key in shaping the world around me. I can be taking a simple picture of a landscape and then unexpectedly a coyote comes right into focus and gives a beautiful shot. Looking at this world through an unscripted lens gives me so much opportunity to explore and enjoy the highlights and differences around me. We try to capture what we think is perfect in the world, but nothing is perfect and that is what makes it so beautiful.
Andy Yu- Hello, my name is Andy, and I am an analog photographer based in the Calgary area. Being from a generation born directly into the digital age, it was hard not to feel trapped in a world of instant gratification and the pursuit of recognition. I remember starting my photography journey simply with my iPhone, and posting my photos on Instagram. Little did I know, I would be introduced to a hobby that would eventually become a burning passion. During COVID-19, I (like many others), was separated from my family and friends, struck by the feeling of loneliness, and eventually fell into a depression. After his trauma, I rekindled my relationship with photography and discovered the world of analog. This new medium has taught me many things, including to slow down and stop being so hard on myself. Not being able to see the picture after taking it has done wonders for my self-confidence, and has encouraged me to stay in the present. I find taking analogue photos a meditative experience and developing them at home a fun way to witness my art come to life. I believe that as humans, we are forever chasing something tangible, and sometimes the little mundane moments in life seem to define us. This is why my style of making pictures generally revolves around street photography. I feel lucky to be born in an era dominated by change, new things, and new experiences, and documenting the mundane events that make us human is what resonates with me the most