The newest exhibit at The Gibson Gallery features the work of a local father-daughter duo.
“Rochambeau,” a term meaning “rock, paper, scissors,” opened last week with the opening reception last Sunday afternoon. The works of Jody and Emma Fleming include a variety of media from sculpture to paintings as well as printmaking, drawing and more.
“Emma used to work here,” Jody said during Sunday’s reception at the gallery. “She was interested in doing an exhibit.”
Emma’s work is from over the past two years and she teamed with her father to ensure there was a full exhibit. Jody’s work is from 2015 to the present. Emma said it is a culmination of works they have created.
“We have a little bit of everything,” said Jody.
It is Emma’s first full exhibit, though she has had one or two pieces in previous shows around the area.
“It’s cool to be able to do this with my dad,” she said. “To see all of your work up in an exhibit, it’s interesting.”
Jody said he was very proud of his daughter and to be able to team with her for the “Rochambeau” exhibit.
“It’s awesome,” he said. “I think we’ll be talking about this for the rest of our lives. It’s special to be able to do it with your daughter.”
Jody said he is a self-taught artist and has been working at his craft for most of his life. He said Emma has been drawing “right from the start” with Emma adding she was involved with art all through high school and now in university. She is in her fourth year in university and third in the art program.
“We hope (people) enjoy it,” Emma said of the exhibit. “It’s exciting.”
After thanking the people who attended the reception, Jody said he tries to express whatever emotions he is feeling at the time when creating a piece. Emma said she is inspired by Van Gogh though her style can sometimes differ.
The “Rochambeau” exhibit runs through Oct. 13.
The Gibson Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free but donations are welcome. The gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg.
For more information, visit www.gibsongallery.org or call 519-736-2826.
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