"Textured Light" - paintings by Pashan Bassett

Exhibition dates:May 31st - July 2nd

Opening night: Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 7pm-9pm

Local artist Pashan Bassett was born in Trinidad, West Indies and has spent most of her life between Paris, France and northern British Columbia.

Her work mirrors both the French Impressionist influence and the Group of Seven’s mastery of northern light and the Canadian wilderness.

Pashan’s paintings have appeared in galleries in Vancouver and Paris, including Les Independents in the Grand Palais and the Salon d’Automne, and the Kenneth Heffel Gallery of Fine Art in Vancouver.

Artist’s Statement

I paint because the journey of a canvas suits every aspect of my being. I love light. The challenge of trying to translate the ephemeral moment is both inviting and daunting at the same time. I find the essence and transcendence in the light. This is what I try to capture in my paintings. And this brings me great joy.