Welcome to the J Peachy Gallery

Posted on January 25, 2010 by

Artist Statement

I am a contemporary outsider artist that believes in the healing properties of the natural environment. I paint landscapes in abstract as an expression of my connection with nature and its ability to provide me peaceful inspiration. As organisms on this earth I believe we are interconnected with nature and highly interdependent.

But as the psycho-social environment we live in today gets ever increasingly complex its effects on us are becoming more pervasive, corroding and sophisticated. However, the energy, peace and serenity of our natural surroundings can provide a way of grounding our senses and healing our minds. I try to capture the interrelationship between my mind and nature as I see and feel it; it’s an expression of my soul captured on a physical medium and in a point in time. Going through the process in itself contributes to balance.

Driven by my own lived experience, I am a self proclaimed arts-based advocate for mental health and strive to demystify and eliminate stigma around these issues. My initiatives in this regard include being the Vancouver Caucus leader for the Artist Alliance for Mental Health, a collective member of the artist-run Gallery Gachet in Vancouver and the Producer and Host of Sound Therapy Radio a peer oriented arts mental wellness show broadcasting on CJSF 90.1 FM and with VCommunity TV on Shaw Cable 4 Vancouver.

I have a true belief in human potential and in the statement; ‘art is a means for survival’.

J Peachy

 

 

 

 

 


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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday August 11th, Burrard Inlet Fish Fest

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

SAVE THE DATE: Burrard Inlet Fish Fest – Port Moody Inlet Watershed August 11, 2012

The Burrard Inlet Fish Fest is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural experience that celebrates the aquatic ecosystem of the amazing waters that surround us. Port Moody has a diverse history that showcases a once industrial town and western terminus of the railway coupled with a diverse ecosystem. Join us for events throughout the Tri Cities as local and visiting artists share their gifts of live musical performance, art creation, and creative workshops at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody, August 11.

For more information contact: coordinator@jpeachygallery.com

 

 

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Artist in Residence – Queen Gallery, Toronto Canada, April 27 – May 6

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

The Queen Gallery in Toronto is excited to welcome Vancouver based Artist J Peachy as its Artist in Residence from April 27 to May 6th, 2012.  Peachy is a multi-faceted lateral thinker, hunter-gather and a creative warrior who is constantly responding to themes around his own personal psycho-social-environmental conflict.

J is commonly known as a visual artist, but is a radio and television producer, a social media space-traveller, poet, stand-up comic and body painter. Along with his dog Star, he amazingly has accumulated a wide array of creative gifts and talents and stored them in what he calls his ‘Artistic Home Depot’

We hope you will join us at the gallery during his time with us, he will undoubtedly will provide a perspective that will entertain, confuse or emotionally provoke you. For more information on the artist please see jpeachygallery.com

Programming Schedule (All Times EDT, Toronto, Canada)

Friday April 27th 6pm Residency Opening, Artist Talk , Queen Gallery

Saturday April 28th (10am Networking, 11am Artist Talk) Secrets to Creative Gift Exchange and Bartering.

Sunday April 29th (Noon – 4pm) Wild Salmon Stories! Tales from the West Coast Wild Salmon Movement.

Tuesday May 1st (4pm-5pm) Live Radio Broadcast (Sound Therapy Radio), simulcast on CJSF 90.1 FM, Burnaby BC, (From Ottawa, Ontario)

Wednesday May 2nd (10am Networking, 11am Artist Talk) Secrets to Creative Gift Exchange and Bartering.

Thursday May 3rd – 7pm Occupy the Poetry, in conjunction with International Festival of Poetry of Resistance (IFPOR)

Saturday May 5th 7pm Mental Health Arts Fest, hosted by the Canadian Sound Therapy Arts Society and CMHA Simon Fraser

Sunday May 6th 5pm Residency Close

Ongoing Activities throughout the residency
Live Painting
Body Painting
Live/Video Streaming
Pop-up Comedy, Poetry

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Mossom Creek Art Retreat

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Imagine an afternoon creative retreat in Nature.

J Peachy Gallery in collaboration with Mossom Creek Hatchery (Port Moody, BC), guides this half day interactive creative workshop.  Inspired by the author Richard Louv, who coined the term ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’, this workshop challenges people to escape the ‘urbanity’, re-connect with nature and stimulate one’s creative mind. Louv states “the more technology we have, the more nature we need.”

Workshop participants can expect:

- introduction to the Community run Hatchery
- basics of the local ecology
- hands on interactivity
- and of course some artist freetime
- your own time for peace

Mossom Creek Hatchery was established by former Centennial High School teachers and award winning environmental educators Ruth Foster and Rod MacVicar.   Since its inception over 30 years ago, Mossom Creek has been a place of education for thousands of students, it has restored a once dead creek and is one of the most pristine watersheds in the whole Lower Mainland.

This workshop is not only open to artists of all types, painters, poets, musicians, photographers, but for anyone longing for  afternoon of art activities and soaking up the beauty of a refuge in the woods.  We’re kid friendly, bring the family to a creative escape to nature, right in your own backyard.

Upcoming Dates:

NEXT RETREAT: To be determined

By donation ($20 suggested), includes art supplies, refreshments and a signed J Peachy Art Card. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

WORK WITH NATURE BASED PAINTS !  Mossom Creek Hatchery Volunteer, Ariana has collaborated with Get Outside BC to provide nature based paints for this retreat. Get Outside BC is co-created by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and BC Parks, with additional support from Mountain Equipment Co-op, Parks Canada, and the Child and Nature Alliance.

email jp (at) jpeachygallery.com to reserve your spot. There is limited access to this remote location so only confirmed attendees will be able to participate.

NOTE: Mossom Creek is a SCENT FREE Facility.  Please refrain from using Fragrances and Perfumes when coming to the retreat, some people have severe allergies to chemical scents.  Plus why not take in what nature truly has to give you.


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Introducing the Granville Street Hatchery

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

INCUBATE AND GROW YOUR CREATIVE CONCEPT

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Introducing the Granville Street Hatchery.

We are collective of creative individuals who want to help build a different community to live work and play.  We know that office space and the commitment to have a space can be daunting, we also know the power of a supportive group that knows and understands each as individual.  We know their creative gifts need to be nurtured, developed and sculpted.  Thus we have developed a community model that is designed to be open, safe, supportive and collaborative such that your idea to hatch and grow.  You will also know that we will be direct and will give you constructive feedback on your concept.

We are looking for minimum of 10 brave, open minded, souls to participate in this pilot project.  There will be a six month commitment to what we call “SUSTAINABLE FUEL” to share in the cost of a shared space of $100 per month (+HST).  We are taking applicants now.

What your Sustainable Fuel provides you.

Prime Downtown Shared Office Space
Internet
Free Coffee Tea
Shared Food
Shared Technical Resources (ie. Computer, Projector, Printer)
Bike Parking
Mailing Address
Creative Community

contact us by Email. Coordinator(at)jpeachygallery.com

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#OCCUPYPOMOARTSFEST

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Art Revolution in Suburbia

Beginning Friday September 30th, I will be residing in Port Moody City Hall to begin my artist in residency. My objective is to answer the question that many seem to ask; what the F^%$ does an artist do anyways.  So until 9:30 pm October 1, my daily creative life will occupy Port Moody City Hall and I will do what an artist does.  People will have a chance to observe my creative process in person as well as on-line

The hashtag #occupypomoartsfest was inspired by the people’s movement in New York #occupywallstreet. A number of the same princples will apply, how it manifests itself is something that we will reveal itself.

Hopefully the internet connection will play nicely and we can live stream, (here http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pomo-arts-fest).  I have some plans including a LIVE CJSF Radio broadcast from 3-4pm on Friday Sept 30th, this can be heard locally on 90.1 FM in Vancouver or online cjsf.ca

FB Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171753246240859&pending

Below are some photos and videos from the occupation and even more here on flickr

Star and I settled in

Filmmaker Ian MacKenzie

As part of this occupation, I will need the following.  I don’t have all of it, thus I would ask if you can bring the following:

Supplies
1) Raw Canvas
2) Drawing Paper
3) Easels
4) Acrylic Paints
5) Sidewalk Chalk
6) Paint Brushes
7) Drop Cloths

Studio
1) Area Rug
2) Folding Table
3) Cot
4) Comfy Bean Bag Chairs
5) Plants
6) Book Case
7) Printer Paper
8) Food
9) Dog Walking Service

VIDEOS

LIVE STREAM ARCHIVE http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pomo-arts-fest


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J PEACHY NAMED ARTIST in RESIDENCE for BURRARD INLET MARINE ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY and LAUNCHES FLOATING PUBLIC GALLERY in BURRARD INLET

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Port Moody, BC, Canada. September 22, 2011 – J Peachy, local artist has been named Artist in Residence for the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES).  The society is a non-profit organization that operates the Mossom Creek Hatchery, a salmon enhancement project in Port Moody that began in 1976 and is now celebrating its 35th year.

As the Artist in Residence, J will enable creative dialogue and awareness that are of significance to the Society.  September 25, 2011, will see the launch of the Burrard Inlet Paddle Gallery which is a floating art exhibit in Port Moody Arm.   Initial pieces are installed on the hatchery’s floating sea pen located offshore near the Ioco townsite.

“I think as artists we have the opportunity to tell the story in unique and captivating ways.  Bringing creativity outside of the traditional gallery spaces in an experiential way gives the message much more impact.”states J Peachy.

The long term vision is to create an ongoing marine based art gallery in Burrard Inlet.  Plans are to have two art rotations annually.  This will coincide with critical out and in migration periods for the local wild salmon.   The gallery is only accessible by water and ideally by non-motorized craft.   The viewpoints and descriptions of the art work are better seen from close to the waterline.

Ruth Foster, co-founder of the Mossom Creek Hatchery and secretary of BIMES said “J has been using his artistic talent [….] to raise awareness about wild salmon issues on the coast.  I believe he is making a significant and bold contribution to this important cause.  The Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society is very fortunate to have this dedicated and innovative individual at the Mossom Creek Hatchery.  J is a jewel.”

The current exhibition at the Burrard Inlet Paddle Gallery is entitled ‘Making the Point’ and will run from September 25, 2011 to October 31, 2011.

J Peachy is an arts-based advocate for mental health.  His current efforts focus on conserving wild salmon.  He has recently been featured in BC Local News and kickasscanadians.ca.

For more information on the Paddle Art Gallery project go to the artist website and to mossomcreek.org.

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Rings of a Tree and the Life of me

Posted on September 16, 2011 by
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those rings of a tree and the life of me both planted of seeds from our family roots twisted like spaghetti, fettucini or curly fries where distant cousins come as a surprise in youth we grow not knowing our limit … Continue reading →

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