The Revelstoke Visual Art Centre is running a new exhibit, featuring the work of four artists (two of whom are local).
The exhibition runs Jan. 4害羞草研究所�28. Featured artists include: Andrea Simmonds, Antonia Otoya, Axel Morrison, and Charise Folnovic.
Both Morrison and Otoya opted to include murals in their work. Programming Director, Taylor Sandell said that it breaks a lot of people害羞草研究所檚 hearts to see 害羞草研究所渂ig, beautiful original pieces only last for so long.害羞草研究所� However, 害羞草研究所渁s mural artists [they] are aware that that害羞草研究所檚 part of it害羞草研究所nd new work is temporary and that害羞草研究所檚 part of the beauty as well,害羞草研究所� said Sandell.
Overview of the artists害羞草研究所� work:
Andrea Simmonds: Based in Victoria, B.C., Simmonds害羞草研究所� work began by her curiosity being piqued by the wildflowers of Mount Revelstoke. Her work further explores celestial forces, their influence on wildflowers and how natural plant placement indirectly reflects contellations. In her artist statement Simmonds said 害羞草研究所淚 wanted the sky and earth to be reflections of each other in a way that invokes thought about all the conditions present to support alpine meadows.害羞草研究所�
Antonia Otoya: New to Revelstoke artist, Otoya害羞草研究所檚 work explores the importance of being seen. In her artist statement, Otoya said, 害羞草研究所渢he exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the power dynamics inherent in seeing and being seen, emphasizing the transformative potential of visibility in fostering empathy, understanding, and a shared sense of connection.害羞草研究所�
Axel Morrison: Based between Interior B.C. and the coast, Morrison explores the influence of living both rurally and being globally connected. Morrison examines the theme with concepts that range from pop culture, old folklore, Koans and daily life.
Charise Folnovic: Local Revelstoke artist, Folnovic recently returned from an artist residency in Messenjana, Portugal where she worked through creative blocks, after which her work on creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary art emerged. Folnovic was also inspired by light and said she developed, 害羞草研究所渁n embraced relationship to the sun, utilizing its warm rays to capture the essence of local flora and fauna, standing as a testament to the inter-connectedness between the environment and the artistic process,害羞草研究所� in her artist statement.
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