Sample art on display at the Steinbach Arts Centre from Jan. 11 to Feb. 3.
The Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre will be hosting an opening ceremony celebration for Edmund Raguindin and Revita Kroeker on January 11 at 7pm in the Hall Gallery of the Centre. Everyone is invited to attend the art exhibits “Old Concepts to Modern Art” and “Creating Memories”, running from January 11 to February 3.
Edmund Raguindin was born and raised in the Philippines along with his big brother who helped him discover the wonderful world of Art. Edmund started off by keeping his pencil moving and started drawing cars and robots in his childhood years. During his elementary days he often joined art contests where he received some awards. His passion of painting came back again when he was encouraged by his wife to join the Open Judged Exhibit which was held in Steinbach Arts Council last March 2011. His first painting in Canada was a Monster Jam (JUMP!) which he submitted to SAC that obtained people’s choice award. It inspired him to step up his skills and to start painting on canvasses again. It was his sign making business back in the Philippines that lasted for almost thirteen years that helped him a lot to develop his talent and skills. It closed when he and his family decided to migrate here in Canada on June 2009.
Revita Kroeker was born and raised in Paraguay, South America, Revita loved to draw whenever she could get ahold of a piece of paper. Art was her favourite subject in school. When she grew up, she and her husband Chris moved to Canada, she joined an Art Club in Steinbach and years later in Paraguay, took private lessons. She loves to try new techniques and use creative ways to paint. She started off in watercolour and oil, but prefers to paint with Acrylics. Revita is currently teaching Art to children at her home in Rosenort, Manitoba. She likes to paint because God has given her this gift, and loves to show His beautiful nature through Art. She prefers to paint flowers, scenery and draw faces. Chris and Revita Kroeker have 3 children.
Refreshments will be served and there is no admission, though a toonie donation is requested and greatly appreciated.
