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Since 1997, the Varley Art Gallery has featured one of the largest collections of Frederick Horsman Varley's work. Varley was a member of the renowned Group of Seven painters, and lived in Unionville from 1957-1969. The Varley Art Gallery offers high quality exhibitions and educational programs for adults and children, including in-house and outreach programs. Our events and exhibitions engage the community and draw visitors to Markham.

Your support of the Varley Art Gallery’s Fine Art Auction will allow the Varley Art Gallery to continue to thrive.

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General Information1. Silent Auction tables will close at

7:30 p.m. sharp.2. Clearly print your name, paddle

number and bid amount on the bid sheet. All information must be complete in order for your bid to be valid.

3. All items are subject to a minimum bid.

4. Increases must be in increments by the amount stipulated per item.

5. Each item is sold “as is”, no exchange or refunds.

6. The highest bidder at the item closing becomes the purchaser. The closing bid circled by the auction official constitutes the winning bid. All decisions are final. Winning bids will be displayed in the Introductory Gallery, by the Community Room entrance, and by the front doors to the Gallery at 8:30 p.m.

7. Payment may be made following the posting of the winning bids. Purchases must be paid in full and claimed this evening.

*The entire proceeds of the sale of items marked with an asterisk will be donated to the Varley-McKay Art Foundation.

Silent Auction LOT #S1Diane ProulxDiane is the driving force behind Out Of Ruins. Inspired by her eclectic flair for creating visual interest in her yard, she and her son Tyler are the Original inventors of this new art form. Salvaging items destined for landfill sites is recycling at its best. www.outofruins.com

Omega NebulaGlass, metal20.75 x 16 x 4Provided by Christina Assmann

Estimated price: $330*

Silent Auction LOT #S2Edward AbelaWhether in Malta (his country of birth), in Canada, or in his travels in Europe or America, Edward has always been seeking to interpret his environment on paper or canvas. His oil, acrylic, and watercolour paintings can now be found in private collections and offices in the United States, England, France, Switzerland, Malta, Hong Kong and Canada.www.edwardabela.com

Oak Ridges MoraineAcrylic 18 x 18Provided by the artist

Estimated price: $400

Silent Auction LOT #S3

Gallery Children’s Art Package & Crochet Hat by HeadpetsHeadpets was started by Super Mom & Entrepreneur, Paula Tobias in 2007. Paula’s vision was to create a fun and exciting line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on the market. This package also includes a Varley t-shirt, sketchbooks and artists’ material.www.headpets.comProvided by the Varley Art Gallery and Paula Tobias, Headpets


Silent Auction LOT #S4Markham Museum Package

Set of Markham historical books, (Markham 1793 - 1900 and Markham Remembered), and one year family membership to the

Markham Museum. www.markhammuseum.ca


Silent Auction LOT #S5 Sue Firkser

Using the same principles of design and composition, trying to create an illusion of form and perspective is certainly challenging

to achieve in wool! I use colour (wool roving) and line (silk) to lead the viewer through my artwork and although the pieces have

a fragile appearance, they are in fact quite strong due to the blending of the fibers during the felting process.

www.suefirkser.ca

Felt VaseFelt

8 x 8.5 x 6.5Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S6Hanna Ruminski

Hanna’s imagination is inspired by living in an urban environment with personal communication expressed through

hand writing, notes, signs, markings, graffiti ‘tagging’ in the midst of the technological communication boom. She expresses herself through layers of images, textures, colours, scribbles and letters.

Untitled “Red”Mixed media on linen

12 x 12Provided by Trias Gallery


Silent Auction LOT #S7Christopher GriffinChristopher Griffin has exhibited his work in Canada, USA, Guatemala and Honduras. His works are inspired by his extensive travels and his impressions of foreign cultures and environments. Corporate collectors of Christopher’s work include Aird & Berlis Barristers and Solicitors, Bank of Colorado, Uniglobe Enterprise Travel Limited and Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation.www.christophergriffin.ca

Carla IIIMixed media on canvas26 x 12Provided by Trias Gallery


Silent Auction LOT #S8Eratini Glass StudioMs. Efrosini established her studio “Eratini” in 1990, where she creates each fused glass piece. Her work recognizes the accidental quality produced in working with the kiln when reducing the glass back to its molten state and adding materials such as iron, cobalt, cadmium, bronze, platinum and gold. Her work can be found in collections in Canada, USA, Greece, Italy, France, UK, Germany and Austria.

PlatinumGlass10 x 10Provided by Trias Gallery


Silent Auction LOT #S9Jean Pierre SchossHis work is created by recycling steel that he cuts apart, heats and deconstructs in order to forge and pound into new forms. The work is primitive, balanced and often very humorous. In his words, “I never see just a steel object. I see the new life waiting to come out of it.”www.dogbitesteel.com

Trotting MooseMetal24 x 24 x 6Provided by Trias Gallery


Silent Auction LOT #S10Jackie Wilkinson

For the last 12 years, I have made painting my main focus. I am one of the founding members of the Markham Group of Artists.

Over the years, I have developed a style that has creative energy and excitement. This is why I love to paint. Art is in my soul!

Eye of the StormAcrylic

16 x 16Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S11 Maureen Lowry

Maureen is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and is past president of the Markham Group of Artists. Maureen

has been accepted into many juried shows, the most recent being the Annual Juried Show at the Latcham Gallery in Stouffville.

Autumn Spice #2Acrylic

13.5 x 17.5Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S12Johanna Meharg

Johanna studied art and design at Central Technical School in Toronto. She is primarily a studio artist using water media

on paper and canvas. Johanna’s style is loose, impressionistic and often abstract.

www.johannameharg.com

5 in a RowAcrylic & gold leaf



Silent Auction LOT #S13Ron BoltRon Bolt has held over seventy one solo exhibitions in Public and Commercial galleries in Canada and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in the United States, Mexico, England, Japan and China. Commissions include two Government murals, three books and numerous corporate and private installations.

Giovanni’s BalconySerigraph, Edition 89/18076cm x 81cmProvided by anonymous donor

Estimated price: $1,000*

Silent Auction LOT #S14Avo KoplimaeToronto based and a graduate of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Avo has been a professional photographer for over 30 years, specializing in industrial and fine art photography. He has exhibited at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Propeller Invitational Salon Exhibition, Joan Eiley Design and First Canadian Place Gallery. His work focuses on temporal urban and rural environments, often using pin hole photography to capture the moment.

Building Shadow King Street WestChromogenic colour print, Edition 1/2516 x 20Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S15Tony CalzettaTony Calzetta went to York University, from which he graduated in 1977 with an MFA degree. He has developed into one of the most individual of the younger painters in Canada; he takes an automatic, intuitive approach to painting.www.artishell.com/calzetta

KrangEtching 15/3022 x 30Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S16Frances Patella

Frances holds a BFA from York University, and a B.Ed. from the University of Toronto. She also studied at the University of Western Ontario, and in Florence, Italy. Patella has exhibited extensively and sits on the boards of Propeller Center for the Visual Arts and the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. She has

won numerous awards, including a mid-career grant from the Ontario Arts Council.

www.francespatella.ca

Controlled Burn with Maple Chromogenic colour print 1/10



Silent Auction LOT #S17 Gail George

Gail is a Markham resident, who attended art courses in San Miguel, Mexico, at the Haliburton School, and the Whitby

Gallery. She took part in numerous juried exhibitions and won, among others, the 2006 Award of Excellence (Parry Sound

Station Gallery) by the Canadian Society of Artists.

Water Edge #1mixed media



Silent Auction LOT #S18Paula Tobias, Headpets

Headpets was started by Super Mom & Entrepreneur, Paula Tobias in 2007. Paula’s vision was to create a fun and exciting

line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on the market.

www.headpets.com

Crochet Hat, FlowerProvided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S19Valerie Ashton, PAC, OSABlending acrylic paint, papers, my own images and found objects, I create multiple layers of meaning both emotional and physical. The layers create a visual story, a moment of our lives we can relate to. My art has been recognized with many awards, and has been exhibited in galleries throughout the GTA, Hamilton, and British Columbia.www.valerieashton.com

Shadow Dance IIAcrylic, papers24 x 20Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S20Gina RosenGina’s love of jewellery led her to create one-of-a-kind, individually designed necklaces. Her designs are created as pieces she herself would wear, and are as individual as those who wear them. They are hand-made from semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, gold and silver.

Necklace - One of a KindBlue Tiger Eye and Swarovski CrystalProvided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S21Lynda WarneAs a member of the Portrait Society of Canada, Markham Group of Artists and Painters 6, my focus and inspiration is the human form, the manipulation of paint, the seduction of colour and texture and the excitement of composition. My work has appeared in juried shows, group shows and community projects.www.lyndawarne.com

Blonde on RedOil28 x 22Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S22Donna Bell

I started my journey as an artist in Quebec using watercolours. My lake in Quebec and travels in Vermont influence my land-

scapes. I now use acrylics, which allows me to paint wild and colourful florals and pretty ladies.

www.donnabellart.com

Winter BrookAcrylic



Silent Auction LOT #S23 Linda Chen

Linda Chen is originally from Taiwan and currently resides in Toronto. Presently, she is a student at the Toronto School of Art,

a part of an artist group called Painters 6, and she frequently participates in art shows and projects.

www.yllindachen.com

TemptationEtching chinecolle prints



Silent Auction LOT #S24Carl Amatuzio

Stained Glass by Carl has been established in our Markham studio since 1992. We specialize in residential and

commercial custom design. The studio also offers classes, glass supplies, tools, books and personalized service.

www.glass-works.ca

Candle Light and WineStained Glass




Children’s Art Activity Books & Crochet Hat by HeadpetsHeadpets was started by Super Mom & Entrepreneur, Paula Tobias in 2007. Paula’s vision was to create a fun and exciting line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on the market. This package also includes a set of art activity books.www.headpets.comProvided by the Varley Art Gallery and Paula Tobias, Headpets


Silent Auction LOT #S27Sarka Buchl StephensonIn 1993, Sarka graduated from OCAD with a four-year diploma and went on to pursue further training at the Academy of Applied Arts in the Czech Republic. Sarka studied book illustration and printmaking under the well-known Czech illustrator Jiri Salamoun. She continued her exploration of this medium upon returning to Toronto in 1994 when she took printmaking courses at the Central Technical Institute and Open Studio.

New Broadview HotelEtching9 x 4.5Provided by the artist


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Value $500

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Silent Auction LOT #S25Angus Glen Golf Club

Foursome of Golf at Angus Glen Golf Club (Carts included); Valid Monday to Thursday through 2012 Golf Seasonwww.angusglen.comProvided by Angus Glen Golf Club


Silent Auction LOT #S28Nicole Clark

Nicole is a graduate of the Material Arts program at OCAD.Her customized cake toppers add a special and meaningful

touch to your big day!

www.nicolewong.com

A Customized Mini Couple Cake TopperPolymer Clay


Silent Auction LOT #S29 Caroline Doyle Keane

Caroline is a Markham native, and has been part of the Varley Gallery team as an art instructor for over 8 years. Caroline’s

full time job is working as an art teacher for the York Catholic District School Board, and fully appreciates the power of art

and the positive impact it has on our lives.

Hand Decorated Pillow


Silent Auction LOT #S30Francesca Dauphinais

Francesca Dauphinais studied art in Malta under the Norwegian artist Olaug Vethal and ceramics under Julie

Apap. Her ceramics are hand-built, which she feels allow her greater flexibility to play with form and texture. She enjoys

experimenting with glazes, often drizzling one or two glazes over another. Francesca also holds a MA in Museum Studies

and a BA in History of Art.

In BloomStoneware

Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S31Markham Theatre TicketsTwo tickets to the December 22, 2012, 2 p.m. show of the Leahy Family Christmas.www.markhamtheatre.caDonated by Markham Theatre


Silent Auction LOT #S32Iole MillescampsOver the years, Iole Millescamps has worked in different media and styles, from watercolours and watercolour monoprinting, to acrylics, collage and encaustic. She has participated in yearly exhibitions with the Schoolhouse Group of Artists and has shown in the Markham Group of Artists’ recent juried show “Transitions”.

Coucher de soleil en GaspésieAcrylic12 x 14Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S33Bordered Imagewww.borderedimage.ca

Gift Certificate for $300 Framing

Provided by Peter Moon, Bordered Image


Silent Auction LOT #S34June Pham

June is a graduate of Sheridan College Craft and Design Glass Program and has received a scholarship from the Corning

Studio of Glass. For two years, June was a resident artist at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre where she taught glass blowing

and executed her own work.

UnravelingBlown Glass

20 x 10.5 x 4.5Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S35 Mike Reilly

Mike Reilly has been making custom furniture and Memory Benches in Markham under the name “Shepherd’s Cottage since

1995. His footstools, rustic benches and sofa tables are made from recycled wood. Each piece is constructed using simple,

time tested methods of joinery and finished to allow the beauty of Mother Nature to be front and center.

www.thisgift.com

A Customized Carved Oak Memory BenchOak

12x18x18Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S36Mike Reilly

Mike Reilly has been making custom furniture and Memory Benches in Markham under the name “Shepherd’s Cottage

since 1995. His footstools, rustic benches and sofa tables are made from recycled wood. Each piece is constructed using

simple, time tested methods of joinery and finished to allow the beauty of Mother Nature to be front and center.

www.thisgift.com

A Customized Stool stool


Silent Auction LOT #S37Malak KarshMalak Karsh (1915–2001) was a Canadian photographer of Armenian heritage, who is best known for his photographs of the Ottawa region. He was one of the founders of the Canadian Tulip Festival. In 1996, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2005, the city of Ottawa established the Karsh Prize, honoring Ottawa photo-based artists, in honor of Malak and Yousuf Karsh.

A Gift from a QueenCopyrighted Photograph by Malak of Ottawa Catalogue Number 1017-1288730 x 40Provided by Sid Karsh


Silent Auction LOT #S38Marta KotyniaBorn in Poland, Marta has extensive art experience with a background in fashion and pottery. She received diplomas in Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Work, and worked as an educator at the Royal Ontario Museum before joining the Varley team two years ago as both a children’s art class and school program instructor. She continues her artistic practice in the field of pottery.

PlatePottery8 x 6Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT#S39Christine ValentiniChristine Valentini was born in Vienna, Austria, and educated in Germany. Her continued art education includes over two years at the Wexford Collegiate and classes with various accomplished artists. She works in many art forms and her contemporary work, which combine semi abstract nature scenes with fine detail, have won many awards of excellence.www.studiovalentini.ca

Life on Ice and SeaMixed media26 x 20Provided by the artist


Silent Auction LOT #S40Sidney Mooney

The works of A.Y. Jackson and other members of the Group of Seven were to play a pivotal role in Sidney’s development as an artist. The

group influences combined with Sidney’s creativity of colour and sensitivity to Canada’s countryside is what has catapulted this artist

to his present position of the widely sought collectors in Canada and abroad, in both the private and corporate sectors.

www.sidneymooney.com

“Georgian Bay”, “Red Spruce”, “Laurentian Winter”, “Clear Lake”, “Loon Lake”

Oil on masonite board2 x 3 (x5)

Provided by 8020019 CANADA INC

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,800*

Silent Auction LOT #S41 Barbara Duco

Barbara loves to paint still life and landscapes and also likes to work in collage and abstraction. Her palette is vibrant and

energetic. Barbara was elated to become a new Member of the Schoolhouse Group of Artists in Lemonville. Barbara’s work has appeared in Juried Shows and Exhibits throughout the province.

AssisiAcrylic


Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,250*

Silent Auction LOT #S42Shirley Turchet

Shirley Turchet is a member of the Markham Group of Artists and The Schoolhouse Group of Artists. She works in mixed

media and acrylic and tries to capture the feeling of a scene or a moment of experience. She shows and sells her work through

her art groups’ exhibitions and juried shows.

A Lilac MomentAcrylic



Silent Auction LOT #S43Iris Optical 805

Maui Jim Sunglasses (Can be exchanged at Iris Optical for another style of equal value)www.iris.ca

Provided by Christine Pafomow, Iris Optical 805


Silent Auction LOT #S44Varley Art Gallery Package

Package Includes: F.H. Varley: Portraits into the Light Book, Group of Seven Placemats, One Year Family Membership

Provided by Varley Art Gallery


Silent Auction LOT #S45Donald CorbettI have enjoyed painting landscapes for 35 years. I paint mostly plein air using oil on board. I was fortunate to study with Langley Donges for several years. I have had several shows, the last one being at the McKay Gallery in 2005.Sugar Lake View (October 2011)Oil on board4.5 x 6.5 (unframed)Provided by the artist


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Silent Auction LOT #S46Donald Corbett

I have enjoyed painting landscapes for 35 years. I paint mostly plein air using oil on board. I was fortunate to study with

Langley Donges for several years. I have had several shows, the last one being at the McKay Gallery in 2005.

Sugar Lake Study (October 2011) Oil on board

4.5 x 6.5 (unframed)Provided by the artist


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Silent Auction LOT #S48Crystal Bowl

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Silent Auction LOT #S49Crochet Tablecloth

Provided by Patty Loveland-Gutzke


Silent Auction LOT#S50Hand-Knitted Scarf

Provided by Anonymous Donor



American Classic Leather Debossed Writing Pad by Cutter & Buck

Provided by Christina Assmann


Silent Auction LOT #S52Set of Blue Denim Cushions

Provided by Lisa Sinclair Sewing


Silent Auction LOT #S54Assorted Cushions

Provided by Lisa Sinclair Sewing


Silent Auction LOT #S53 Les Olson, Village Pottery Studio

BowlPottery

www.villagepotterystudio.com

Provided by the artist


SUMMER EXHIBITION(Da bao)(Takeout)May 24 – September 3, 2012Curated by Shannon Anderson and Doug Lewis

International in scope, (Da bao)(Takeout) will bring together a selection of artists from both Canada and China who explore ironic, metaphoric, humorous and even cynical perspectives on the import and export of people, cultures, and ideas. This exhibition freely highlights the gaps, distances and miscommunications inherent in communication and attempts to bridge the cultural divides that exist between traditions.

Xiaojing Yan, Bridge, 2009, Chinese ceramic spoons. Image courtesy of the artist.

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Varley Art Gallery of Markham216 Main Street, Unionville On L3R 2H1

Join the celebration of the Varley’s crystal anniversary and the offi cial opening of its new permanent exhibition gallery, in honour of major donor, Mr. Wallace Joyce.

This sophisticated gala evening will feature live music performances and delectable gourmet fare.

JOIN SPHERESphere is the Varley Art Gallery’s cultural club for everyone – offering unique events that inspire, challenge, and entertain. If you have a little curiosity or a big passion for the arts, this is the place to be.

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Our mission is to connect people, art and culture in Markham and beyond. We provide our members with unique opportunities to experience the arts, to engage with artists and

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SILENT AUCTION - Varley-McKay Art Foundation...General Information 1. Silent Auction tables will close at 7:30 p.m. sharp. 2. Clearly print your name, paddle number and bid amount