Dark mysticism and magical realism come alive at the opening exhibition of Heads and Tales at the Petley Jones Gallery in South Granville, September 19th to October 10th.

Heads and Tales brings together sculptor Patrick Meagher and painter Pilar Mehlis in a visual exploration of magic realism and modern day fantasy.

The BC-based artists create a highly imaginative world through their own unique interpretations and juxtapositions of the human and animal form. Despite roots in two very different mediums, there is a commonality in their works through strong symbolism and visual metaphor that gives the pieces a touch of humanity while remaining firmly entrenched in the fantastical.

Citing influences that range from Lucien Freud, Goya, and Odd Nerdrum, to humourist Gary Larson, each artist has their own personal vision that reveals a unique and comedic approach to the human psyche and our interactions with the creatures around us.