Gallery Vertigo is pleased to host the exhibition “Wisdom of The I Ching” by Krystyna Laycraft. The exhibit showcases a body of work inspired by the ancient Chinese text, The I Ching (The Book of Changes). Krystyna, a physicist by career, has through her artistic collages created an exhibition which includes collages representing the 64 hexagrams and 8 trigrams that illustrate the I Ching’s principles of change, transformation, and the interplay of Yin and Yang.

Rooted in deep philosophical and psychological exploration, the collages use vibrant paper and Matisse-inspired cut-out techniques to convey abstract and symbolic representations of natural forces and human experiences. Krystyna draws from personal insights and Richard Wilhelm’s translation of The I Ching, seeking to connect ancient wisdom with contemporary life.

The exhibition also features interactive components such as a workshop, and artist talk offering visitors an immersive experience into the meaning, symbolism, and emotional resonance behind the art. A companion book, “The I Ching as Seen Through Collages”, serves as a guide to the works.

Since her retirement from a full-time nursing career, Eileen Sawracki has been able to pursue her lifelong interest in painting. Using texturizing mediums and vibrant colours, she paints in an impressionistic style. Eileen highlights much of her work with outlines using liquid acrylic paint, and portrays her love of nature from her travels and from the Okanagan landscape that surrounds us. Her work is highlighted in the art magazine “Okanagan Artworks” Eileen Sawracki “Doing what she always wanted to do”. Eileen retains active member status with The Federation of Canadian Artists and is a longtime member of Okanagan Artists of Canada. Over the course of her artistic endeavours, Eileen has been a participant in “Lake Country Artwalk”, has exhibited in numerous venues through the North Okanagan, and is a regular contributor to Vernon Public Gallery’s Midsummer Eve of the Arts fundraiser.