-
-
Ola Volo + Michelle Hoogveld
September 25 – October 14From monumental public works to artwork made to live with, Ola Volo and Michelle Hoogveld bring two distinct visual worlds together at Gibson Fine Art.
OPENING NIGHT
Friday, September 25 · 6:00–9:00 PM
Artist Talk · 7:30 PMJoin us for cocktails, music by DJ Jon Delerious, and a brief conversation with Ola and Michelle about their creative journeys and large-scale public projects around the world.
FROM CANVAS TO CITY WALLS
Saturday, September 26 · 1:00–3:00 PM
Join Ola Volo and Michelle Hoogveld for a conversation about what happens when an artist’s practice moves beyond the gallery wall. They’ll share how public-art opportunities came about, what changes at architectural scale, and the turning points that shaped their creative careers
The conversation will be followed by audience questions and an informal gallery walkthrough with the artists.
Seating is limited. Advance registration recommended.
-
Meet the Artists
Ola Volo
Ola creates richly layered visual worlds shaped by folklore, pattern and storytelling. Her practice spans original artwork, large-scale murals and international commissions, including work for Louis Vuitton, Lululemon and Starbucks.Michelle Hoogveld
Born and raised in Calgary, Michelle creates luminous geometric works built through colour, rhythm and the arch. Her public work includes a sixteen-storey mural in Montreal and commissioned sculptures for Brookfield Place in New York.Together, their distinct visual languages come into conversation in Blueprints of a Dream.
-
-
-
At GFA, Original is Everything
Welcome to Gibson Fine Art, a Calgary contemporary art gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of leading Canadian artists. Our exhibitions, events, and art services connect collectors, designers, and art lovers with dynamic contemporary voices from across the country. Original artwork is available for purchase through the gallery, and we work directly with collectors across Canada and around the world to find the right piece.
