CAMPBELL RESIGNS, A NEW AGE FOR THE CHARITABLE ARTS SECTOR IN BC?
CAMPBELL RESIGNS, A NEW AGE FOR THE CHARITABLE ARTS SECTOR IN BC?
Fitting that "The Age of Info(rmation)", an exhibition of new work by Vancouver artist Randy Grskovic, opens in Gordon Campbell’s neighborhood the day after he announces his resignation as Premier of British Columbia. Gordon Campbell was born in the Shaughnessy / South Granville neighborhood on January 12, 1948. The charitable arts sector in BC has been hit hard by funding cuts from the Provincial government over the past year.
Grskovic's exhibition is being presented by Balcone, a new charity that presents contemporary art projects in a variety of spaces around Vancouver. Without a permanent location, Balcone operates with mobile offices and flexible programs that are reactive to social, political and economic challenges within the arts community. Balcone’s mission is to create a unique context for the practice, curation and exhibition of contemporary art in Vancouver and beyond. It's mandate is to advance education by presenting artistic projects for the benefit of the community.
The Age of Info(rmation) is a series of collages made from retro magazines. Each collage tells a story that seems familiar, yet somehow different than expected. The exhibition’s title piece depicts an Eve-like 1960s era woman eating an apple while surrounded by exotic snakes from around the world. The collages prompt viewers to consider how morality in our culture differs from the morals that we have acquired through historical and mythical stories. Grskovic effectively combines old craft techniques with modern media designs meanwhile referencing history, religion, science and technology. This exhibition coincides with our pursuit for a new leader who recognizes the educational contributions of contemporary art and critical thought.
Posted: November 3, 2010 10:59 PM
Randy Grskovic
The Age of Info(rmation)
November 4 to 30, 2010
Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 6pm
Opening November 4 at 6pm
2233 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Copyright: Balcone 2010 Email: info@balcone.org Phone: +1 778 908 5878 Mail: 208-1374 West 10 Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6H 1J6