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Lethbridge Monotype Exhibition opens on weekend

Thursday, 07 October 2010 15:17 Richard Amery

A steady crowd showed up early for the opening of the Lethbridge Montypes exhibit at the Waterfield Gallery, Oct. 2.

Local artists discuss the new exhibition. Photo by Richard Amery

A variety of works created during a monotype workshop held several months ago were on display from surreal landscapes to more ethereal compositions.

As well there were several colourful fruits and other still lifes, plus several abstract works.

Contributing artists include Leila Armstrong, Alexis Bialobzyski, Louise Cormier, Kelaine Devine, Beany Dootjes, Donna Gallant, Aaron Hagan, Maria Madacky, Jill Moloy, Frater Tham and Deborah Williams.

The Lethbridge Monotype Exhibition runs until Dec. 31 at the Yates Theatre/ Waterfield Gallery.

— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor

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Monotype exhibit premieres at Waterfield Gallery

Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:23 Richard Amery

The fruits of a monotype workshop held last year will be on display at the Yates Theatre/ Waterfield Gallery beginning Oct. 2.

Darcy Logan examines some of the pieces for the Monotype exhibition. Photo by Richard Amery

“Monotype is a form of print-making where you put paint or ink on a surface and transfer an image to paper,” explained Bowman Arts Centre Curator Darcy Logan, adding the appeal of monotype is the artist never knows what the end result will look like.

“It’s quite different than what the artist expects. Because when you peel the paper off, you see how the different pigments used interact with each other, so it is always a surprise what you get,” he continued.

All of the works on display from several artists including Leila Armstrong, Alexis Bialobzyski, Louise Cormier, Kelaine Devine, Beany Dootjes, Donna Gallant, Aaron Hagan, Maria Madacky, Jill Moloy, Frater Tham and Deborah Williams, were created during the workshop.

Bowman Arts Centre examines their inner animal

Thursday, 23 September 2010 09:57 Richard Amery

The Bowman Art Gallery is exploring its wild side this weekend , with two animal themed exhibits opening Saturday, Sept. 25.

Darcy Logan kneels beside one of Bekk Wells’ animals. Photo by Richard Amery

The first exhibit from Edmonton based, University of Lethbridge student Bekk Wells poses the question “What Kind of Animal Am I?” Wells is taking his boilermakers ticket in Edmonton, but will be back at the University of Lethbridge to earn a chemistry degree.

“It is fibre installations and soft sculptures. It investigates the way animals are portrayed as soft, cuddly stuffed animals,” described Bowman Arts Centre Darcy Logan examining a variety of home made stuffed animals including a lynx, a tiny bear, a giant shrew and several different types of birds.

“Or animals as science experiments,” he continued pointing to a line of technicoloured mice coming from the radiator of the exhibit room.

“That’s actually inspired by a real experiment of photoluminescent mice where scientists changed the colours of mice by playing with their DNA and chemicals,” he continued.

“It’s a different sort of exhibit. There are three main pieces including a tent in the middle of the room,” he continued.

“It makes you think because on first observation, it seems playful and fun,” he continued.

He is looking forward to the other animal themed exhibit, The Bestiary Project, which is the fruit of a workshop several months ago which called for local artists to create their own fantastical creatures.

A variety of new exhibits open in the midst of Arts Days

Monday, 20 September 2010 11:57 Richard Amery

Dr. Sketchy’s took place at Owl due to bad weather. Photo by Richard Amery

It was a good weekend for local artists. In addition to Arts Days, featuring local artisans and musicians in Galt Gardens over the weekend, and, because of chilly weather, involved having a special , family friendly circus themed Dr. Sketchy’s moved to the Owl Acoustic Lounge, several artists also opened new exhibitions downtown.

Arianna Richardson had an excellent turnout for “Irreal and the Imaginary” in the Petit Trianon Gallery, Sept. 18, where she had eight pieces on display including several made of found objects like bottles and candles as well as a mattress made out of tinsel.

In the Trianon Gallery, three artists opened a science fictioned themed exhibit "Nouveau Frankenstein" by Michael Campbell, Marc Roder & Scot Bullick.

Arianna Richardson next to some of her art. Photo by Richard Amery

A good sized crowd of art lovers wandered in after enjoying Arts Days at the Galt Museum and an exhibit of pottery at the Mueller Photography studio.

There weren’t many people at the Mueller Photography Studio by the time I got there, save for a handful of people listening to a string quartet from Raymond. Robert Froese’s pottery was on display in the main gallery featuring a variety of clay bowls and dishes.

The night before though, Sept. 17, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery re-opened its newly renovated doors to massive acclaim. It was packed wall to wall with people as an impromptu stage set up in the new reading room, featured local funk/ R and B sensations Hippodrome, fronted by Erica Hunt.

SAAG officially re-opened

Friday, 17 September 2010 13:41 Richard Amery

Photo submitted by Christina Cuthbertson The Southern Alberta Art Gallery’s Grand Opening kicked off Lethbridge’s Art Walk and Alberta Arts Days with a ribbon cutting ceremony that marks the completion of a major renovation and expansion project.

Minister of Culture and Community Spirit Lindsay Blackett, SAAG Board of Directors President Johnna Kubik and Lethbridge Mayor Robert Tarleck cut the ribbon and re-opened the Southern Alberta Art Gallery to the public.

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