October in our Main Gallery

UBUNTU – 5 In Memory of Sandi Sasges

“Ubuntu,” an ancient African term now widely used in South Africa, literally translates as “I am what I am because of who we all are.” It is about community, our interdependence, our humanity. In the words of Desmond Tutu, “We belong in a bundle of life.” Six years ago a group of 5 women artists came together, creating an exhibition celebrating humanity. For all of them, this has been influenced by their travel to many areas of the world. They have a wide variety of styles and media, including painting in acrylic, watercolour, oil, plus mixed media, pastel, graphic, and clay.

Now, in 2024, they come together again, this time not only to celebrate the oneness of humanity but to expand their theme to include their connection to all that is. “We live because everything else does. A first nations prayer uses the term “All my relations.” We are one, not only with our human relations, but all life and beyond, the wind, grass, rock, and stars.”

Sandi Sasges was an integral part of Ubuntu 5. Sadly she passed away this year in March. Not only was she an amazing artist, she had an energy that was contagious. She was ever positive, ever one to find humour in any situation, ever one to encourage others on their artistic journey. The remaining Ubuntu 5 come together again, to honour her. This show is dedicated to her memory and to her spirit that is forever with us.

October Featured Member

Devon Muhlert has been a member at Gallery Vertigo since it early years. Her show this month is entited Historious/Herstorious. Devon enjoys crossing artistic disciplines from music to photography to painting and working with fabrics. Also an award-winning writer, she is a poet and photo-journalist and wrote Cadence of Colour, about Sveva Caetani. With the help of her very handy-man husband who supports her creations with practical help, Devon has maintained an active involvement with the arts community and her arts practice.  She loves to share art and fun with grandchildren.

Devon’s riper years have steered her towards history appreciation. She edited the Vernon Branch submissions for Okanagan Historical Society for over five years. History informs us about who we are by showing us our backstory. This approach helped her create two German Heraldry pieces as collages in shadow-boxes. A way to remind ourselves of the happier aspects of legacy. Other creations include fabric art fashioned in what were called embroidery hoops.  Her Prisms is a series of photographs on canvas. 

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