Constructing Space showcases the superb works of David Cantine, Milly Ristvedt, Charles Robb (Charles Robert Bush), Otto Rogers, and David Sorensen. These five celebrated Canadian artists treat abstraction - the visual language of expressive form, marks and colours - not as an escape from structure but as a way of creating it. 

In painting, space is defined as the distance, area, and depth within and around the forms of an artwork. The canvas is two-dimensional so artists use perspective, optical illusion, composition, and colour to create a sense of depth and structure. Space defines the visual impact of a painting. The relationship between positive space (the subject) and negative space (surrounding or empty areas) is key to a painting's composition. Together, they establish balance, guide the viewer's eye, and even affect the emotional weight of the work. Space contributes to the rhythm, balance, and harmony of a composition.

Open from: September 12th - November 8th, 2026

Source: https://oenogallery.com/exhibitions/constructing-spaces/