“Lyric” derives via Latin lyricus from the Greek λυρικός (lyrikós). The differences between poem and song may become less meaningful where verse is set to music, to the point that any distinction becomes untenable. This is perhaps recognised in the way popular songs have lyrics. The Lyrical Word is an exhibition that examines the truth of calligraphy through the works of artists who spell out their ideas and expressions through brush strokes and ink.
The Westcoast Calligraphy Society is an enthusiastic group of artists with a common bond–a love of all things calligraphic. Members share knowledge of design, colour, illustration, bookbinding, paper making and our other talents with everyone interested in the art of letters with more experienced members teaching beginning and more advanced calligraphy throughout the Lower Mainland.
The Society began life in September 1978 as the Society for Italic Handwriting, B. C. Branch. As the Society grew and its members’ interests expanded, the focus broadened to all types of calligraphy and in June 1986, the name was changed to Westcoast Calligraphy Society.
Artists: Renee Wilkins,Lindsay McArthur, Margot Ferris, Margot Cottle, Kaylie Lee, Brigitte Stermann, Barb Cowan, Carolynn Dallaire, Martin Jackson, Wendy Cowley, Lily Spaeth, Violet Smythe, Lindsay McArthur, Muriel Dyson, David Ma, Lily Spaeth, Margot Ferris, Jan Janovick, Jane Woolnough, Pat Williams, Kathy Guthrie.
Recommended Resources for more information:
Whalley, Joyce Irene. The Student’s Guide to Western Calligraphy: An Illustrated Survey. Shambhala, 1984.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre | Z43 .W53 1984
Henning, William E. An elegant hand: the golden age of American penmanship and calligraphy. Oak Knoll Press, 2002.
Koerner Library | Z43 .H53 2002
Knight, Stan. Historical scripts: A handbook for calligraphers. Taplinger Publishing Company, 1986.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre | NK3600 .K55 1984