HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TWO UPCOMING STUDIO VISITS FOR CASV MEMBERS...

We hope you have all had a great break over December and January, we have several exciting events in the works for CASV members. Keep your eyes on the blog and website for more announcements.  To start us off in the new year we are pleased to announce two planned painting studio visits, the first one in January on Sunday the 19th with Fiona Ackerman, the second one on Sunday February 2nd with Roselina Hung. 

Invites will be mailed to member inboxes, you should see these soon! 

Bearing the Burden of Doubt, 2013 Fiona Ackerman

(studio visit: Shawn Hunt / Graeme Burglund), Oil on canvas, 78.7” x 55.1”

Originally from Montreal, Fiona Ackerman is a painter living and working in Vancouver, BC. Since completing her BFA through Concordia and ECIAD, Fiona has exhibited across Canada and in Europe (Germany & France). She received an honorable mention for the Kingston Prize for Canadian Portraiture in 2009, and was included in Carte Blanche 2: Painting, a survey and showcase painting in Canada (published by The Magenta Foundation, fall 2008). In 2012, she Ackerman spent 6 months working from a studio in Berlin. The Berlin paintings, and the work produced for the exhibition titled 'Heterotopia' at Winsor Gallery were published in a full colour Catalogue available through Winsor Gallery and Galerie Steinrötter.

Currently, Fiona has a solo exhibition running at White Brush Gallery in Düsseldorf Germany until February 9, 2014. At home in Vancouver, she will open her second solo exhibition with Winsor Gallery in February 2014. This exhibition titled It's Not You, It's Me' is a series of new explorations into the studio's of Canadian artists from Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. It will be followed by 'Amplifier'  an exhibition of her new abstract paintings at Herringer Kiss Gallery in Calgary, opening April 12 2014. 

The Seduction of Samson, 2012   Roselina Hung

oil on wood panel, 20 x 24 in, 2012 

Roselina Hung (b. 1980) is a visual artist with a MA Fine Art from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London, UK, and a BFA from the University of British Columbia. She also spent one year on exchange at L’Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. Her work has been exhibited internationally and can be found in private collections around the world.  She has taught at Central Saint Martins and attended residencies at The Banff Centre, Ox-Bow School of Arts and SÍM Reykjavik.  Roselina lives and works in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

STUIO VISIT WITH BEAU DICK

A couple of weeks ago we visited Beau Dick's Studio. This was quite a magical visit; in addition to his fine carving skills and his critical artistic vision, Dick is also an entrancing storyteller and historian. He took us all on a journey that explored the history of his practice and his people, all the while illuminating how the two elements are deeply intertwined. It was a great visit that many members will remember for quite some time. 

JORDY HAMILTON STUDIO VISIT

We just wrapped up another captivating studio visit with Jordy Hamilton over the weekend. Only one more left for 2013. Join us next week when we will be visiting Beau Dick's studio.

MEET BEAU DICK - DECEMBER STUDIO VISIT

We have a second studio visit scheduled in December, we will visit Beau Dick on the 8th of December. 

Beau Dick is currently the artist in residence at the AHVA at UBC. 
Here is an interesting introduction to the man, the myth, the legend; the maker of monsters.

A carver who takes much of his inspiration and technique from traditional Kwakwaka’wakw art, Beau’s work has been particularly noted for its embrace of contemporary influences, often incorporating European and Asian styles into his creations. His masks in particular have been lauded for their rough yet realistic presentation, representing a piece that is both austere yet incredibly life-like. As the artist himself has put it:

“My style is sometimes referred to as “Potlatch Style” as it comes from a tradition of ceremony which requires many masks to be made in a short period of time. It takes many years of practice and an understanding of balance in order to create a work that is appears finished in a natural and instinctive manner, without seeming overthought.” 

Currently, Beau Dick’s work can be seen in the exhibitions, Witnesses: Art and Canada’s Indian Residential School at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery on the UBC campus (until December 1, 2013) and The Voyage, or Three Years at Sea Part VI at the Charles H. Scott Gallery at Emily Carr University of Art and Design (until November 24, 2013).  

Beau Dick, acclaimed as one of the Northwest Coast’s most versatile and talented carvers, was born on Village Island, Kingcome Inlet, BC and lives and works in Alert Bay, BC. Reaching out beyond the confines of his own Kwakwaka’wakw culture, Dick has explored new formats and techniques in his work, including painting and drawing. His work can be found in private collections as well as museums, including the Canadian Museum of Civilization (Gatineau, QC), the Heard Museum (Phoenix, AZ), the Burke Museum (Seattle, WA), the UBC Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Dick’s work has been exhibited most recently inSakahan: International Indigenous Art (2013) at the National Gallery of Canada, 75 Years of Collecting: First Nations: Myths and Realities (2006) at the Vancouver Art Gallery andSupernatural with Neil Campbell (2004) at the Contemporary Art Gallery (Vancouver). In 2012, Dick received the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation’s VIVA Award for Visual Arts.

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory’s Artist in Residence program is supported by funding from the University of British Columbia’s First Nations Studies Department and the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office.

STUDIO VISIT WITH JORDY HAMILTON - December 1st

Join us as we visit with Jordy Hamilton on Sunday December 1st. 

If you are interested in attending this visit, as well as other CASV events, you can join as a member, find all the info you need here: http://www.casv.ca/membership

BIO

Jordy Hamilton completed an MFA at the University of British Columbia in 2011. In 2012, he was a finalist in the RBC Painting Competition, as well as in the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver’s inaugural emerging artist’s prize and was chosen as one of the top ten emerging artist in the VIP MFA Art Fair.  Jordy currently lives and works in Vancouver. In his work, painting functions as the primary mode of a multifaceted approach to art making. Sculpture, film, photography and installation have been employed at times alongside a more traditional studio practice. Recent bodies of work have developed around themes such as painting, craft, time, work, desire and escape.

CASV LAUNCHES 2ND EMERGING ARTIST'S PRIZE

Emerging Artist Prize reception, 2012

Emerging artists in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are invited to submit their work for consideration for the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver's second Emerging Artist’s Prize. 

The CASV has announced the prize, which comes with a cash award of $3,000 to encourage and support artists within the first five years of their careers.  The prize is the only one of its kind selected through an open competition.  “There are other artist prizes awarded in Vancouver, but those are by nomination only, and focus on mid-career or senior artists,” explained CASV Board Member, Rachel Lafo, Chair of the Emerging Artist’s Prize.  “We wanted to provide emerging artists with a chance to showcase their work and receive financial support to enable them to keep on working.” 

The prize is open to artwork in all media by artists residing in the Lower Mainland. The prize defines an emerging artist as someone who has completed training, is in the first five years of an artistic career and has had at least one exhibition at an artist-run centre, public gallery, or commercial gallery.  A jury will select five finalists whose work will be exhibited at a public Gallery in Vancouver in mid-May 2014. The finalists will also receive a cash prize.

The prize is entirely funded by CASV memberships and donations.  

The CASV is a not-for-profit membership-based organization that focuses on promoting an appreciation and understanding of Contemporary Art.  Members enjoy studio visits, art trips, and lectures by prominent artists, critics, collectors, designers, architects and fine art professionals from North America and abroad. Founded in 1977, the Society has sponsored talks by such acclaimed artists and curators as Andy Warhol, Arthur Erickson, Germano Celant, Jessica Stockholder, Omer Arbel, Wanda Koop, Rebecca Belmore, Stan Douglas and many others.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, please see the CASV website at http://www.casv.ca and click on the Emerging Artist’s Prize link or http://submissions.casv.ca/

MEDIA CONTACT: emergingartistsprize@casv.ca

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SUPPORT EMERGING ARTISTS BY ACQUIRING A CULTE CLASSIC WORK OF ART !

The Contemporary Art Society is grateful to many members and friends for their generous donations to support CASV's Emerging Artists Prize. Several supporters have also donated works of art that are being auctioned through Maynards, the proceeds from which go directly towards funding the Prize. 

One of those works, Myfanwy MacLeod's, Clarice, a cut-up film poster from 2011, is now available on Maynards online auction (lot #99) until November 18.

Now you have a chance to acquire one of her works while at the same time supporting the Emerging Artist's Prize, To bid, follow this link:http://auctions.maynardsfineart.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=T9++++++++99+&refno=+++68081&saletype=I

Myfanwy MacLeod, Clarice, 2011, cut-up film poster

Vancouver based Myfanwy MacLeod has a diverse practice that blends references to folk art, abstract painting, art history, film history childhood experience, and high and low culture. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions at the Charles H. Scott Gallery, the Contemporary Art Gallery, the Satellite Gallery, Catriona Jeffries Gallery, and Museum London, among others. MacLeod will have a solo show at the Vancouver Art Gallery from March to June 2014.

REECE TERRIS & ADAD HANNAH

A couple of images from Reece Terris' fascinating artist talk a couple of weeks ago. It was a great survey of the many projects Reece has been working on since completing his degree at SFU. Thanks Reece!

Join us on Saturday November 16th for an artist talk with Adad Hannah.
See you then!

OR GALLERY 30TH ANNIVERSARY & BRICKS AND MORTAR

The Or Gallery is coming on 30 years running. A Vancouver institution in the Artist Run Centre realm, they are hosting a 30th Anniversary Art Auction & Dinner on the 18th of October. 

The gallery would like to extend a preferential rate for ticket purchases to the auction to members of the CASV. If you are interested in supporting Or Gallery and attending their auction you can get in touch with them to purchase tickets via the Auction Website: http://bricksandmortar.orgallery.org/

Elizabeth Zvonar, Fe-male, 2013 digital lighjet print of handcut collage, 10 x 15" (2013 Auction piece)

BRICKS & MORTAR

Or Gallery 30th Anniversary Art Auction and Dinner to Establish a Residency & Project Space in Vancouver

18 October 2013

Vancouver Rowing Club
450 Stanley Park Drive

Tickets: $175
Tables of 10: $1500

2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the Or Gallery. This significant milestone provides the opportunity to reflect on the Or's venerable history as a space for experimental art practices, and to bring an ambitious new project to light. The Or Gallery is raising funds to purchase a residency and studio space that will provide a flexible programming venue for talks, readings and open studios. The project reflects an early moment in the gallery's history: from 1983-1987, the gallery's Franklin Street location featured an adjoining apartment, allowing a succession of artists to live int eh space and curate exhibitions and projects. 

You can become involved. We are raising money to martch $100,000 in funds generously promised by the City of Vancouver, and the Or Gallery needs the Vancouver Public's help. Donate online here: www.orgallery.org

VANESSA KWAN & ERIKA STOCKING ARTIST TALK

the Geyser for Hillcrest Park

CASV Members visited Vanessa Kwan and Erica Stocking's Hillcrest Geyser yesterday. Vanessa was on site to discuss the Geyser as well as current and future projects. We didn't manage any snaps from the day, but we have managed to show you some images of the Geyser courtesy of Vanessa Kwan's website and via mashedthoughts.com

 The Geyser is the last of the 23 temporary and permanent public art pieces commissioned by the City of Vancouver as part of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games legacy. It is located east of Hillcrest Centre on the grassy knoll at the corner of Ontario and Peveril Street. The geyser only erupts when water is needed in the grey water catchment system that is used for sanitary and irrigation needs in the Hillcrest Centre, making it par to the green initiatives of the building. 


Future studio visit coming up: Reece Terris - October 20th.