Il était là

Maxime Brouillet, Il était là? 6, c-print, 16'x'20', 2009.

Il était là features photographic work by Maxime Brouillet and painting and ceramic work by Michael Magnussen and runs from January 18-29 at the VAV. This show explores themes of identity and wilderness, with each artist drawing on their own experiences growing up in Marieville, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, respectively. If you're interested in writing an article about this show, please email vav.catalogue@gmail.com!

The catalogue is also still seeking written work about Stranger Obsession, the last show from the gallery. Some photos can be found at http://picasaweb.google.ca/vav.catalogue/StrangerObsession#

MISPLACED

Amanda Craig, Bunny, 2009

MISPLACED is a multidisciplinary exhibition featuring work from Alexandre Nunes, Amanda Craig and Rachel Shaw. Each body of work consists of several pieces, linked by recurring subjects and formal devices, all based in some way on the consistency or inconsistency of objects. Alexandre Nunes's transfigural pieces are found objects which he subjects to deliberate change. Spell is a 10,000-page book of drawings housed in an old wood locker; Decay is a series of drawings of discarded industrial objects in varying states of deterioration. Amanda Craig's monochromatic ceramics are delicate replicas of objects (Tuna Sandwich, Hairbrush) associated with her memories. Craig attempts to preserve these memories both through her work and the careful preservation of her work; her pieces are contained in jars and boxes or mounted on shelves and plaques. Rachel Shaw's paintings and installation pieces are composite forms of still life and landscape. Play Set and the Observation Site series depict objects confined to (or confining) an indefinite area, and models of the objects form protracted bases to the work. MISPLACED arrives at a pivotal point between the material and the immaterial, and the result is a dissolution of the line between subject and object, form and formation.

MISPLACED takes place at the VAV Gallery (1395 Rene Levesque O.) November 23 - December 4

Vernissage on Tuesday, November 24, from 7-9, with an artist round table talk from 6-7.

i think this says it all:

what do you mean?

Jerome Nadeau, Composition #22

You mean I haven't told you about acidPLANE yet? I need to get on my game.

acidPLANE runs until Friday, November 6 at the VAV Gallery and features the works of Patryk Stasieczek and Jerome Nadeau. Patryk's photos examine the unique interaction between his medium and light. Jerome's photos investigate the medium in a very painterly way, while his accompanying video installation actually seems to physically inspect the images.

first meeting, y'all

The catalogue had it's first meeting of the year and it was great to see everyone who came out! If you missed it, here's a link to download the powerpoint full of images, info, and story ideas for the upcoming shows, as well as some more general info on the catalogue: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BUJO6WQ7

As always, email vav.catalogue@gmail.com for any ol' reason at all! I'd love to hear from you!

FIRST CATALOGUE MEETING OF THE YEAR!

Paintings by Scott Harber, from the Wanderlust exhibition, September 2009, VAV Gallery. Photo credit: Josh Noiseux

FIRST EVER CATALOGUE MEETING IS IN A WEEK! HOLY MOLY!

I'm so excited to see all of your faces! It's on Wednesday, October 28th at 1pm in EV 3.760. We're going to get a sneak preview of all upcoming shows at the VAV and writers and editors will have a chance to sign up to work on specific shows. Bring questions! Bring suggestions! But most importantly, bring yourselves!

FINE ARTS CLUB FAIR

The Fine Arts Club Fair takes place tomorrow, October 6th, and the VAV will have a table so drop by and say hi. It runs from 5-7 in the EV on the 11th floor, and there will be snacks provided by Cafe X (yum)!