Summer Art Intensive in Action
Wow. Four weeks have flown by in a jiffy! Our first ever Summer Visual Art Intensive is beginning to wrap up with an art exhibition at Oxygen Art Centre, scheduled to open this Friday night at 7pm. The past 3 1/2 weeks have been rich and inspiring. The dynamic created amongst our group of young artists has provided space for co-inspiration, debate, and a deep engagement with the creative process. With four mentors supporting the group, each bringing their own expertise and personal style and technique, the learners have been exposed to so much rich learning. The past week and a half has been independent studio time and the photos attached demonstrate the level of commitment and engagement each learner has been bringing to this exciting and inspiring summer intensive.
Learners are becoming informed and empowered with the knowledge of gallery and professional art practices. The exhibition is a collaborative project that is guided and supported by mentors, but really fueled by the learners themselves. This summer's exhibition is entitled, SREYAL (layers spelled backwards) and is reflective of the overall theme the learners have been working with of "inner/outer" and the concept of time. All of the work created is in honor of these two interconnected themes. It's very exciting to have a recognized artist-run centre, such as Oxygen, supporting these learners by providing them space to exhibit. The opening reception is Friday, July 30th from 7-9pm. Gallery hours on Saturday will be from 11-5pm and everyone is welcome.
Plans are in the works for an online exhibition catelogue with images of learners work and artist statements, so stay tuned. Artists represented in this year's show are Jamie Inniss, Oliver Arthur, Mag Beynon, Tyler Wright, and Julian Sloman.
If you are interested in joining us next year, please drop us a line at 250-354-1310 or info@selfdesignhigh.org.
Wow. Four weeks have flown by in a jiffy! Our first ever Summer Visual Art Intensive is beginning to wrap up with an art exhibition at Oxygen Art Centre, scheduled to open this Friday night at 7pm. The past 3 1/2 weeks have been rich and inspiring. The dynamic created amongst our group of young artists has provided space for co-inspiration, debate, and a deep engagement with the creative process. With four mentors supporting the group, each bringing their own expertise and personal style and technique, the learners have been exposed to so much rich learning. The past week and a half has been independent studio time and the photos attached demonstrate the level of commitment and engagement each learner has been bringing to this exciting and inspiring summer intensive.
Learners are becoming informed and empowered with the knowledge of gallery and professional art practices. The exhibition is a collaborative project that is guided and supported by mentors, but really fueled by the learners themselves. This summer's exhibition is entitled, SREYAL (layers spelled backwards) and is reflective of the overall theme the learners have been working with of "inner/outer" and the concept of time. All of the work created is in honor of these two interconnected themes. It's very exciting to have a recognized artist-run centre, such as Oxygen, supporting these learners by providing them space to exhibit. The opening reception is Friday, July 30th from 7-9pm. Gallery hours on Saturday will be from 11-5pm and everyone is welcome.
Plans are in the works for an online exhibition catelogue with images of learners work and artist statements, so stay tuned. Artists represented in this year's show are Jamie Inniss, Oliver Arthur, Mag Beynon, Tyler Wright, and Julian Sloman.
If you are interested in joining us next year, please drop us a line at 250-354-1310 or info@selfdesignhigh.org.
