Lobby Art Gallery

Phyllis Lysionek: Tales & Reflections

May 6 – June 29, 2026
Opening Reception: May 2, 2026 | 2-4pm
Meet The Artist: June 20 | 1-4pm

Tales & Reflections is a visual journey through memory, place, and emotion. Anchored in figurative storytelling, the works in this exhibition explore the quiet narratives we carry within us—moments shaped by landscapes, inner dialogue, and lived experience. Figures emerge as travellers, witnesses, or reflections of the self, moving through spaces that blur the line between the external world and internal states of being. The landscapes serve not only as settings but also as emotional terrain—sometimes familiar, sometimes imagined—while subtle abstract elements allow intuition and atmosphere to guide the viewer beyond literal interpretation. Colour, gesture, and texture become tools for suggestion rather than explanation, inviting personal reflection and connection.

This exhibition is enriched by the presence of four guest artists whose works expand the conversation, offering complementary perspectives and visual voices. Together, the exhibition becomes a shared space for storytelling, where individual tales intersect and resonate. Tales & Reflections invites viewers to pause, reflect, and find fragments of their stories within the imagery—reminding us that every journey, whether inward or outward, leaves a trace worth remembering.

About Phyllis Lysionek:

Phyllis Lysionek is an eclectic painter; her work moves fluidly between various approaches, embracing experimentation, layering, and a hands-on relationship with materials. Guided by intuition as much as intention, Lysionek allows each piece to evolve through process, balancing control with discovery.

Across her body of work, colour, texture, and composition play central roles, creating paintings that feel both considered and alive. Whether working in oil, acrylic, or mixed media, Lysionek’s practice reflects a curiosity-driven mindset and a willingness to let materials speak, resulting in images that are visually engaging and emotionally resonant.

Tales & Reflections brings together recent works that highlight the breadth of her practice and her ongoing exploration of form, surface, and expression.

About the Lobby Art Gallery

The 3rd Floor Gallery is located in the large lobby of the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. It hosts five visual art exhibitions per year and is closed over July and August. The gallery space showcases a breadth of creativity and artistic development, featuring artists who live in the Cowichan Region. The exhibits are seen by the 4,000+ patrons who visit the CPAC theatre every month. Private viewings of exhibits can be arranged by contacting [email protected].

The 3rd Floor Gallery is free for local artists to exhibit their work, either in solo shows or group efforts. Shows are selected by gallery staff to complement the theatre performance season and ensure a varied selection of artistic expression.

Exhibits run between 6 and 8 weeks in duration and are booked well in advance. Artists are fully responsible for installation and takedown of their exhibits. Works must be displayed on the professional gallery hanging system, with limited space for select sculptural works.