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Farmers’ markets who doesn’t love them?
It’s that time of year again, when the Vancouver weather cooperates (sometimes, at least) long enough for us to shop outdoors for fresh fruit, veggies and a whole lot more.
Farmers’ markets may look a bit different this year fewer people, more hand sanitizer, a lot more masks but rest assured that you’ll still find all of your favourite vendors selling their wares. Be sure to check each market’s website before visiting, since schedules can change at the last minute due to foul weather and updates to public health regulations.
March 11 to April 1
Valerie Raynard’s new series of paintings reflects the B.C. artist’s evolution toward a more patient, considered process. Gathering photographic material for her paintings of the province’s industrial landscapes, Raynard hunts locations, finds the best vantage points and waits, sometimes for hours, for the perfect light. In her studio, she re-immerses herself in these environments. The artist created this new series during her first pregnancy, during which it could be said she was also waiting for the light. Making these paintings has allowed her to take a breath and be present in the stillness before everything changes.