North Okanagan residents have an opportunity to explore the talents of graduating students from the fine arts program at UBC Okanagan, as well as two emerging artists.
The Vernon Public Art Gallery hosts the UBCO BFA Graduate Exhibition: Prevalent Material from May 26 to July 28. Also being featured is the work of David Newkirk and Susan Bizecki.
“The (UBCO graduates’) artwork will reference tendencies, concepts and strategies in contemporary art making,” said Cyan Kregosky, with the gallery.
Newkirk’s exhibit is entitled Fault Lines and Fantasies and he will host an artist talk May 27 at noon.
“Newkirk’s body of paintings addresses the issues surrounding the discourse about the viability of contemporary painting,” said Kregosky.
“During the last few years, Newkirk has been developing conceptual strategies that reflect his interest in the construction of images that are informed by various approaches to art making, and specifically the contemporary painting practices that explore the possibilities of a synthesis of representational renderings and geometric and organic abstraction.”
Bizecki’s exhibit has been labelled Windows and she will participate in an artist talk July 5 at noon.
“She produced the sculptural installation that incorporates sculptural elements and video,” said Kregosky.
“The subject matter for this exhibition is an exploration of a concept of home, its significance for people that own and inhabit it and the changing landscape as a result of the land development.”
An opening reception for all exhibitions will be held Thursday, May 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave. For more information, call 250-545-3173.
