Crossing: Art, Heritage and Personal Journeys opened on the Lunar New Year, February 10, and by no coincidence. Crossing delves into the intricate narratives of three local artists, who, along with their families, embarked on transformative journeys from Asia to Canada.
POP QUIZ! A wall of magnetic colours has taken over the Spencer Gallery for the most recent Art Rental & Sales Show and Sale: Synchronicity, featuring sculptural works by special guest artist, Dale Roberts. See if you can ‘Guess Who’ these familiar faces are.
Curators of the exhibition Symbiosis, Jaimie Isaac, former AGGV Chief Curator, and Mel Granley, AGGV Assistant Curator, spoke with a sample selection of participating artists from the show and explored resonant themes between works, and ideas around fungi and forest ecologies.
In this interview, learn a little bit about our current Winter Small Works Show & Sale, Karen’s advice for artists and gallery goers, and what is currently inspiring her this winter season.
By Michelle Jacques, Chief Curator
This past summer, from August 20th – 30th, artists Connie Michele Morey and Taryn Walker created a site-responsive exhibition in the car shop of the Roundhouse at Bayview Place in Vic West.