The exhibit features the art of Susan Hillman, a local painter and textile artist, who taught at Emily Carr Institute of Art for many decades. Provocative and beautiful, the work, varying shapes, sizes and media, is emboldened by textures and layers. While some of the pieces convey clear messages and meanings, others are more subtle, yet no less full of impact and resonance. As Hillman writes: “Abstract painting is a language that cannot be translated into entertainment, data or easily discernible subject matter. Each individual brushstroke in a painting preserves an identity in real time midst a mass-culture exploding with speed, replication, technology, and immediate gratification. In contrast, I become focused and thrilled at the ontological aspect of making these brushed marks." The show runs until October 25.