Fleeting: Exalting the Ephemeral An exhibition exploring transient moments at Metchosin ArtPod, 4495 Happy Valley Road, from July 25 to Sept 14, 2024 (Fri- Sun, 11AM - 4PM. Artist Reception: July 26, 2-4 PM. Catalogue available. metchosinartpod.ca.
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Fleeting: Exaltating the Ephemeral
An exhibition exploring the nature of transient moments
Metchosin ArtPod, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin
Exhibition dates: 25 July to 14 September 2024
Metchosin, BC – The Metchosin ArtPod presents Fleeting: Exaltating the Ephemeral, a group exhibition showcasing 35 artists from Greater Victoria communities. Curated by Phyllis Schwartz and Edward Peck, this new body of work invites viewers to explore the fleeting, transitory, and ephemeral qualities that influence our perception and experience of time, memory, and presence.
Phyllis Schwartz, a 2010 graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, lends her curatorial expertise to this exhibition. The artist talk moderator, Dianna Smith, is a 2011 alumna of the same university. Daniel Laskarin, juror and guest exhibiting artist, is a former instructor at Emily Carr University. His practice, rooted in materials and concepts, spans sculpture, photography, installation, and projection, providing a deep exploration of object-based art that aligns with the thematic focus.
The exhibition will be open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting July 25 and continuing through September 14, 2024. Admission is free.
Fleeting challenges both artists and viewers to consider how time shifts meaning, how subtle changes influence our understanding of daily life, and how art can capture or evoke intangible, momentary experiences. The wide range of artworks includes paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, and ceramics, each engaging with elusive qualities that provoke reflection and connection.
To mark the opening of Fleeting, an Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Metchosin ArtPod.
Additionally, two special events related to the exhibition will be offered:
1. Artist Talk: From the Wreckage, Other Futures, featuring Daniel Laskarin in conversation with Dianna Smith, on Saturday, August 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Metchosin ArtPod.
2. Lumen Print Workshop with Phyllis Schwartz—Capturing the Fleeting Image—on Saturday, September 13, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM in the Event Room at Metchosin ArtPod.
An exhibition catalogue will accompany the show, featuring images of the exhibited works, artist statements, a curatorial essay, and a juror's introduction. This publication extends the experience beyond the walls and timeframe of the exhibition and will be sent to Library and Archives Canada. The book will be published by Amazon and available for online purchase shortly after the exhibition opens.
For further details about the exhibition, events, and artist workshops, please visit metchosinartpod.ca or contact Metchosin ArtPod directly.
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Media Contact: Phyllis Schwartz
Metchosin ArtPod
Website: metchosinartpod.ca
Address: 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin, BC
