The hustle and bustle of urban life is what excites artist Verna Vogel. In a multi-step process, the Calgary painter first stitches patterns onto a canvas, then layers oil glaze on top (“A Clear Stratosphere,” pictured), in turn mimicking the way our cities are built up over time. See Vogel’s vibrant creations in Ecosystems at Kurbatoff Art Gallery (Feb. 3 to 17).—Kristina Urquhart















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