Meet the Artist at MERA February 1st
Canadian landscape and Wilderness artist Shelley Leach

MERA welcomes lovers of picturesque landscapes and beautiful vistas. We invite you to the show opening at our Meet the Artist Event in Dean Hall, Sunday February 1st from 2 pm to 4 pm. This exhibit features the work of Canadian landscape artist Shelley Leach.

Shelley is Canadian landscape and wilderness artist working in oil, acrylic, and watercolour. Her work blends realism and impressionism, rooted in over two decades of full-time professional practice. She says that her “…work reflects a deep connection to the natural world, shaped by personal exploration of the Canadian landscape. Through my artwork I hope to inspire your desire to preserve the natural beauty that surrounds us.”

You can find her original artworks in permanent collections, including the City of Ottawa Fine Arts Collection and the Canadian War Museum, where a work of remembrance was acquired into the museum’s permanent collection in 2012. Although figurative rather than landscape, this piece reflects the same commitment to creating meaningful art. My work is also represented in numerous corporate and private collections.

She often speaks about the stories behind the painting – where it was created, what inspired it, and why it matters. This commitment to meaning and connection is central to her practice as an artist. Come to the event to meet Shelley and discover more about her work. Who knows? Maybe you will be drawn to a painting of a landscape you recognize?

You can view the exhibit for the entire month February. In fact, why not swing by during MERA’s Saturday Café from 10 am to 2 pm? To arrange to see the exhibition at times other than this, please contact Tim Booth at timothybooth9@gmail.com.