The gallery is now closed for the holidays and will re-open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7.
Gallery Exhibition
Upcoming Exhibition
Strange Land - Jean Bradbury, Emma Fish, Gregg Simpson
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Opening Reception: Thursday, January 8, 6–8 p.m.
Meet the Artists: Saturday, January 10, 2–3 p.m.
Tour for Mandarin Speakers: Saturday, January 17, 2 p.m.
The Ferry Building Gallery is proud to present Strange Land, featuring paintings by Emma Fish, Jean Bradbury, and Gregg Simpson that use the natural world as a mirror for human experience.
In her vibrant mountain landscapes, Emma Fish explores the emotional connection between people and place. Influenced by her life as a snowboarder and shaped by both her Australian roots and the dramatic Pacific Northwest, her work captures the constant push and pull between resilience, change, and belonging. Often painting on recycled plywood, she reflects on how identity is formed through lived experience and our ongoing adaptation to the environments around us.
Art in the Hall
Current Exhibition
From the Island
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Location: Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Artist Statement
I paint to capture the shifting moods of the landscape—light breaking through mist, the glow of a sunset, the way atmosphere transforms a place. Living on Bowen Island, I’m surrounded by constantly changing views, and I’m drawn to the challenge of translating those fleeting moments into paint.
My work is about the effect of a place, the feeling it leaves behind. I focus on color, light, and movement. I paint quickly, often in a single session, working with bold shapes and expressive brushstrokes. Some days, I gravitate toward deep blues and greens; other days, bright yellows or soft pinks. The mood of the painting comes first, and the subject follows.
Artist Bio