Norma Emerson

IN TANDEM

IN TANDEM with the Emersons is an art show consisting of Norma's paintings and Don's photographs.  They have been married since 1980 and have always supported each other's creative endeavors with generosity of time, a critical eye and affirmations.

While raising their two children, and travelling to the prairies, if Don wanted to spend two to three hours under the black cloth hood of his four by five view camera photographing old   granaries, or the light on snow fences along railway tracks, Norma and the kids would go for a walk, pick silver willow berries, and entertain themselves.  At home, when Norma wanted to paint, Don would get the stroller out and take the kids down to the beach for a few hours.  Can you pick out art that dates back to the early 80's, or the current day?

Some of Norma's themes tie into justice for the environment, beautiful Irises, in memory of her late mom, treasured family members, and structured Escher-like design work.  Dons' themes focus on still-lifes, encounters with Indigenous and Irish cultures, and images captured in quiet moments.  Size, symbolism, balance, light and juxtaposition are all key elements.  Use your imagination with tiny shells brought into contemporary times by the use of an electron microscope.

Can you tell by viewing the show what Don is passionate about, or what brings joy to Norma?  Do you see similar images interpreted differently? 

Don and Norma hope you enjoy the show and are inspired to express your own creativity. 

 

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Mail Bonding”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

32” x 26”

2023

$1,500.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Tadaa Under Zjah Zjah's Sunhat”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

26” x 32”

2024

$1,500.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Development for Whom”

Acrylic on Canvas

33” x 40”

1996

$900.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Brothers: Banff and Jasper”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

20” x 26”

2024

$750.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“T.J. And Alfie on the Rocks”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

Property of Linda &Eris Nelson

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Hearts or Arrows?”

Acrylic on Canvas

26” x 32”

2011

$850.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Clayton Trumpeting Jubilee”

Acrylic on Canvas

36”' x 48”

1999

$1,000.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Jenny Unfurling”

Acrylic on Canvas

52” x 64”

2013

N.F.S.

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Equanimity”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

35” x 29”

2020

$1,500.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Caring for Creation”

Acrylic on Canvas

32” x 32”

2012

$1,500.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Blue Morphos”

Aquastix

28” x 36”

2015

$1000.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“The Spirit Calls”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

27” x 33”

2021

$900.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Intergalactic Flying Fish”

Aquastix

28” x 28”

2009

$600.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Molluscs Amongst the Mosques”

Aquastix

31” x 28”

2010

$650.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Clayton”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

24” x 30”

2020

$750.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Five Generations”

Acrylic on Canvas

49” x 38”

2003

$2,000.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Oasis”

Aquastix

28” x 28”

2010

$750.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Fluke Finery”

Watercolour on Arches

38” x 34”

2010

$650.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Hi Mom”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

30” x 24”

2022

$1,500.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

Dragon Iris
Miscible Oils on canvas
29" x  23"
2021
$850

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Monarchs, Milkweed and Migration”

Aquastix

28” x 36”

2016

$1,000.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Nature's Fabric”

Acrylic, Christalline Hair

38” x 28”

2012

$900.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“On Leo's Watch, Saskatoon”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

20” x 26”

2018

$600.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Paracas Park, Peru on the Pacific”

Watercolour

22” x 19”

2014

$250.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Cultural Enrichment”

Waldorf Watercolour

24” x 32”

2002

$650.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Petals of Light”

Waldorf Watercolour

31” x 25”

2002

$400.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Dancing Cedars, Qualicum Fish Hatchery”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

22” x 28”

2020

$1,400.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Salmon Fossils and Run”

Aquastix

28” x 36”

2012

$800.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Wind Wrapped Rainforest”

Aquastix

28” x 28”

2009

$600.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Woodland Trinity”

Miscible Oils on Canvas

26” x 22”

2020

$1,400.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Water Sandwich”

Acrylic on Canvas

42” x 32”

2008

$1,700.00

Norma Chapman Emerson

“Beauty with Letting Go”

Acrylic

32” x 26”

1981

$350.00


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