Traditional Geometric Artist Gillian Turnham Opens Exhibit at Watson & Lou

Traditional geometric artist Gillian Turnham will showcase her art through a free exhibition at Watson & Lou starting March 6.

photo courtesy of Gillian Turnham.

Born in London, England, and based in Peterborough, Turnham specializes in traditional geometric ruler-and-compass construction methods, with a focus on architectural and ornamental traditions of North Africa and Central Asia. Her work brings traditional pattern systems and craft practices into a present-day context. 

Turnham, a graduate of PCVS in Peterborough and NSCAD University in Nova Scotia, has forthcoming exhibitions planned across 2026 to 2027 in California, London, Istanbul and Paris. She is a regular instructor with The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, England, and has lectured most recently at Trent University and Carleton College in Minnesota. She is a member of the GAAC Collective (Geometric Abstraction Artists of Canada Collective).

@ptbo_canada Traditional geometric artist Gillian Turnham will showcase her art through a free exhibition at Watson & Lou starting March 6! #ptbocanada ♬ safe harbor - sunflwr

Her March 6 exhibition offers Peterborough audiences the opportunity to experience works from the past five years, including several new pieces and recent prints. 

The exhibition will run from March 6 to 28 at Watson & Lou (383 Water St.) Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The exhibition opens at Watson & Lou during the First Friday Art Crawl. 

For more information about the artist visit her website.

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The Faculty Art Exhibition Returns to the Haliburton School of Art + Design

An annual art exhibition celebrating the creative talents of faculty at the Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD) will return to the school this summer.

photo courtesy of fleming college Haliburton School of Art + Design.

‘Hand of the Maker’ runs from June 26 to August 18. 

The exhibit features thirty pieces of work from Haliburton’s faculty in a wide range of mediums, including ceramics, painting, jewelry, and metal work.  

An opening reception takes place July 3 from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Great Hall.  

Both the reception and the exhibit are open to the public and free to attend. 

Other events at HSAD:  

Art Talk, July 5 – Aug. 9 in the Great Hall  

Running each Wednesday evening, Art Talk is a series of focused discussions touching on everything from Mad Comics to the history of seed beads.  

Live Music in the Great Hall, July 6 to Aug. 10  

Join us Thursday evenings for some live entertainment. Doors open at 4 p.m., and guests are welcome to walk around HSAD, meet faculty and learn about the art created by our multitalented students.  

More information on Haliburton’s programming, summer activities and faculty can be found here.  

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Homecoming: The Bierk Brothers Art Exhibit "After" Opens June 28th At Art Gallery Of Peterborough

For brothers Alex, Jeff, Nick, and Charlie, this summer is a homecoming years in the making. Sons of the late great artist David Bierk, they are bringing their own brand of art to display at Art Gallery of Peterborough in an exhibit titled "AFTER" from June 28th to August 31st—along with some of their father's work as well.

Having grown up in Peterborough under the watchful tutelage of David—one of the greatest artists our country has ever known—the brothers have evolved into incredible artists in their own right. After years of study and practice, and many life experiences, they have carved out a niche for themselves unmatched amongst their peers.

photo by Jeff Bierk

Growing up with well-known siblings Sebastian (musician)—known as Sebastian Bach—Zac (former pro goalie), and sister Dylan (model/actress), these four now have the spotlight on themselves and rightly so.

Alex, Nick and Charlie have all taken up the brush like their father, creating works that need to be seen first-hand to be believed. Jeff, in his own right, has become a photographer whose images capture incredible and often times unreal scenes and subjects.

Painting by Alex Bierk

While they have all moved to Toronto to continue the careers, they have worked so hard—and fulfilled a dream—to return to their hometown to display their work.

People who may have known them as youngsters will be amazed at the growth and development they have achieved through years of putting in time and effort to perfect their crafts.

For more information on "AFTER" exhibit, click here. Follow the Bierk brothers on Twitter @AlexBierk, @JeffBierk, @NickBierk and @CharlieBierk.

—by Aaron Elliott

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