A solo show by Kelly Andres

Never Essence and its constellation of related works explore the porous borders between perception, memory, and ecological relation. Across image, scent, taste, and touch, I work with plants not simply as subjects, but as collaborators, co-composers, and portals to more-than-human ways of sensing…

A solo show by Keith Gorham

Keith Gorham has been a well-known and respected tile setter for his entire working career. With retirement close at hand, he made the natural transition into mosaic art and ever since, has worked to create a body of work that is colourful, whimsical, and immaculately crafted. All of Keith’s pieces are made using ceramic tile and require from two months to over a year to complete due to the highly laborious nature of the process. Keith’s results attest to his decades of expertise as a tile artisan, where patience and an eye for intricate detail are invaluable. Raised in Manitoba, Keith lived exclusively in BC before making a recent move to Alberta.

The Alberta Society of Artists presents the 2025 rendition of “Artist’s Choice” Edmonton, showing a broad selection of visual artworks submitted by our current Juried and Life Members.

“Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past—its people, places, events, and
possibilities. What triggers this yearning? Is it the scent of something familiar, the sound of an old song, or perhaps a weathered photograph? Were the “good old days” truly as perfect
as we remember, or do the mists of time cloud our perception? In an ever-evolving world, nostalgia can offer comfort and a sense of belonging, but does it also keep us tethered to
what once was? Can revisiting the past help us better understand and shape the future? What does nostalgia feel like to you? Is it an abstract emotion conveyed through shape, color, and texture, or does it manifest as a tangible memory, an image frozen in time?

“A dystopian world is one that often feels devoid of reason, a reflection of some of the struggles we face today. In such a world, how do we navigate without losing our sense of hope? Can we discover joy through the power of ideas, knowledge, and creativity? Is it possible to imagine a future where compassion, equality, and the resilient human spirit
triumph over despair? We invite you to explore and express your vision: what brings you joy, inner peace, and hope in the face of adversity? How do you find light in the darkness? What can we learn from dystopia, and how can we shape a more hopeful future through art?”