Creative Contrasts in Goderich Co-op Gallery Visiting Artists

A piece by Sharron Rogers.

Sharron Rogers and George Wilson, both of Exeter, will be the October guest artists at the Goderich Co-op Gallery.

Sharron will present mixed media in a style that has evolved over a lifetime of creative exploration. She has worked in enough media for several lifetimes—after completing degrees in Art History and Printmaking, she has explored woodblock and silk printing, acrylic and watercolour painting, and small assemblages.

Sharron’s work, which she describes as whimsical, fantastical expressionism, sometimes incorporates Artificial Intelligence and digital manipulation.

In contrast, George Wilson brings the charm of folk art to his acrylic paintings. His small, detailed works often highlight the character of Canada’s East Coast—fishing villages with weathered wharves, colourful houses, and lobster traps—as well as scenes of rural life closer to home.

Birds, flowers, and farmhouses appear in bright, welcoming colours, offering visitors a sense of both simplicity and joy. His work, with its bright palette and unpretentious warmth, connects easily with viewers — and often with buyers, too.

With construction continuing downtown, visitors can enter through the back entrance, which provides access to both Elizabeth’s Art Gallery upstairs and the Goderich Co-op Gallery downstairs. The front entrance at 54 Courthouse Square also remains open. You can also find us at the Saturday Farmers’ Market until Thanksgiving Weekend.

More than 50 participants enjoyed September’s Pollinator Party with its many activities on Saturday, September 13. There is still time to participate in the Wildflower Wall Challenge and all ages colouring contest with $1,000 worth of prizes.

Next up is the October opening for guest artists Sharron Rogers and George Wilson on Saturday, October 4, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. All are welcome.