Incubator, a series of work in progress, wraps up this week with the tenth and final show.
Dawn Saunders-Dahl is now showing works from her Surreal Series with an opening reception on Thursday, August 18 from 5-9pm, during the very last Rooftop Patio of the summer.
Come for the artist talk at 7pm.
“Within this series of work, I have added elements that may seem disconnected; the prairie landscape, comic book characters, gardens, game show props, neon lights, elephants and circus performers. All of these subjects/objects may be disconcerting to the viewer but are ciphers to the content of the paintings. These types of images emphasize the aura of mystery and fantasy that captivated me as a young child. By using this visual foundation to evoke moods and memories that are inspired by life in the real world, a playground of personal revelations can be created. It is my wish that the viewer can relate to the work through their own childhood memories and dreams.” -Dawn Saunders-Dahl
visit her site: http://www.dawnsaundersdahl.ca
Now Showing: Paintings in progress by Martina MacFarlane in the Community Gallery until Saturday, July 16. Come for the opening reception this Thursday, July 14 between 5-9, with an artist talk at 7. That’s the night of our Patio Series hosted by M.A.D.E.
A few words from Martina about the portraits:
“A portrait not only captures the sitter but also their connection to the people around them and to their personal history. I have asked my subjects to adorn themselves to best represent their personalities and connection with their communities. Some of the subjects chose the objects to surround themselves with as well as what they are wearing.
I am working with the idea of personal embellishment as a reflection of identity. Ornament and personal adornment - how we choose to decorate ourselves is often an effective advertisement of who we are, what we believe or alternately, a disguise.”
See more at: http://www.martinamacfarlane.com/
Join us at Latitude 53 on Saturday March 27th at 2pm for what is sure to be an excellent talk by an excellent lady! 11th annual RBC panting award winner, Brenda Draney talks about her work and her exhibit Hold Still at Latitude 53.
Latitude 53 Video Podcast
Edmonton artist and recent RBC Painting Award recipient Brenda Draney talks to Latitude 53 about her show at the gallery and her recent residency at the Banff Centre. Made up of oil and watercolour paintings produced largely since finishing her MFA at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Draney’s “Hold Still” delves into fragmentary memory and moments of clarity. (Watch or download from Vimeo)
On display March 5–April 10, 2010 at Latitude 53 in Edmonton. Read more on our website
Travis McEwen, untitled gouache on paper 6” x 9” 2010
Edmonton artist Travis McEwen showed at Latitude 53 in late 2008, and just added some fresh material to his online portfolio. He also keeps a tumblr blog just like us, and so i missed my chance.
Brenda Draney is calling her collection of new work Hold Still, and it’s coming together nicely in our Main Gallery. It opens on Friday with a reception at 8:00—and stay tuned for information about an artist-talk later this month.
