Articles

Medium 101: Rust Prints

What is a Rust Print? When I first think of rust, I picture the iron-like spots that creep along the underside of my old Jetta (it's seen one-too-many winters). The orange-brown tones reveal the rugged elements that compose our surroundings. For artist Bob Hainstock, the earthy bronze substance is both...

Medium 101: Gyotaku

What is Gyotaku? If you've browsed our gallery, you've probably seen the medium "gyotaku," a favourite of artist Rachel Reeve. She gave us information on the gyotaku practice, including its history and cultural context. Here is a quick background: The History of Gyotaku Gyotaku - directly translated to "fish rubbing" -...

Medium 101: Lacquer

What is Lacquer? At Teichert Gallery, host a wide range of artists, which translates into diverse list of media types. A recent addition to the line up is lacquer, a traditional type of painting from East Asia. Colin Chen, the first artist to bring lacquer work to Teichert, has provided us with...

Renting Art: The Basics

Unique in Halifax, Teichert Gallery offers the option to rent artwork before buying. With the rental program, clients have the option to try out different pieces in their space before committing to purchase. The rental program is perfect for: Homeowners Businesses Film sets Real estate staging The monthly rental price...

Looking Into Art

Discover the best way to hang and display art in your home. There’s a science to the arts! As a child, I remember walking into my grandparent’s apartment and having to crane my neck to view their paintings. I endured the discomfort because even then I was fascinated by art...