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Art Scene: Using found materials; images capture 100 years of ideas – Vancouver Sun
ABOVE: Vancouver Wharves Terminal, 2019,
by Valerie Raynard is one of the artist’s works
on display at Kurbatoff Gallery.
Polygon Gallery
Vancouver artist Elizabeth Zvonar works extensively with collage techniques and sculpture, drawing material from a broad spectrum of sources. Her exhibition I Spy features two new large-scale murals and recent photographic collages.
Photography is Hard, a mural installed on the gallery’s second-floor landing, makes reference to The Polygon as a place dedicated to the medium of photography. Another mural is a densely layered montage of images from magazine pages and postcards culled from Zvonar’s personal archive.
The Polygon is also showcasing work by the finalists of the Philip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize. Established in 2016, the prize is awarded annually to an emerging B.C.-based artist working in mediums of film, photography or video. Artists are nominated for the prize by staff and faculty from established arts institutions, organizations and post-secondary programs from across the province. The winner will be announced on February 12, and will receive a $5,000 prize toward producing a new project to be featured at the Polygon Gallery in 2021.
I Spy: Elizabeth Zvonar
The Lind Prize 2020
Until March 1
101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, 604-986-1351
Kurbatoff Gallery
Valerie Raynard is inspired by humanity’s relationship with nature. In this series of paintings, the primarily self-taught, Vancouver-born artist aims to capture the quieter moments in the life of the coastal industry of B.C. The work explores the interplay of engineered geometric structures with the living, ever-changing rhythms of the sea, the mountains and the sky to create a unique language of shapes and colour.
Valerie Raynard: Harbour
Until February 18
2435 Granville Street, 604-736-5444
Burnaby Art Gallery
Using found materials, Genevieve Robertson links biology, geology and environmental studies with contemporary drawing. Looking Through a Hole in the Earth, her new exhibit, presents three series of recent explorations: works on paper composed with bitumen and seawater; forest-fire-derived charcoal and graphite; and silt, seaweed and limestone.
Working with found materials is the artist’s way of implicating herself directly in the process of landscape representation, and of learning about the entanglement of non-human lifeforms and geologic landforms that coexist in our biosphere.
Genevieve Robertson: Looking Through a Hole in the Earth
February 7 to March 22
6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, 604-297-4422
Vancouver Art Gallery
Shuvinai Ashoona combines traditional Inuit imagery with cultural references to horror films, comic books and television to develop her own iconography. In this exhibition, visitors will encounter examples of the Inuk artist’s works from the past two decades, which blur boundaries between the worlds of reality and fantasy, past and future.
Shuvinai Ashoona: Mapping Worlds
February 22 to May 24
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, 604-662-4700
Zhang Huan’s To Raise the Water Level in a Fish Pond (Close Up), 1997, is one of more than 80 works organized by the Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada, and on display at the Audain gallery.
Surrey Art Gallery
Susan Point: Spindle Whorl includes 38 screen prints on paper and two carved cedar spindle whorls. The dates range from 1981 to 2016 with works throughout every decade. The exhibit is organized and circulated by the Vancouver Art Gallery and curated by Grant Arnold, Audain Curator of British Columbia Art, and Ian M. Thom, former senior curator–Historical.
Don Li-Leger first came to fame for his detailed wildlife paintings, drawings and etchings, including images of B.C. birds, flora and fauna, such as his 1991 portrait Great Blue Heron, which is part of Surrey Art Gallery’s permanent collection. In later years, Li-Leger adopted a looser, more meditative and innovative approach to art that included monoprint-making and larger, evocative pieces that incorporated colour fields, figurative and floral studies, calligraphy and even elements of collage.
This exhibit features paintings and video works by the South Surrey artist, who passed away last year. Many of the large paintings were inspired by Li-Leger’s 2017 trip to the American Southwest to observe the rare “super-bloom” of wildflowers that follows an unusually wet rainy season.
Susan Point: Spindle Whorl
Don Li-Leger: Counting the Steps of the Sun
Until March 22
13750 88th Avenue, Surrey, 604-501-5566
Audain Art Museum
Organized by the Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada, The Extended Moment is a selection of over 80 photographs. Themes and ideas recur throughout images that are more than 100 years apart.
The Extended Moment: Fifty Years of Collecting Photographs
February 8 to May 24
4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler,
604-962-0413 ext. 103
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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