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SUMMARY:Artist Amelia Ford at the Nelson Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery welcomes emerging NYC artist Amelia Ford back to her hometown for her first exhibition here at the Nelson Museum. Ford\, a graduate of LV Rogers high school\, has recently completed artist residencies in Berlin and NY\, and brings her brilliant interpretation of still life painting to Vessels\, which opens Friday\, February 14 at 7pm and runs through May 24\, 2025. \nBefore breaking the rules\, you must first understand them. Emerging artist Amelia Ford works within the confines of the traditional still life painting tradition–masterfully manipulating oils to capture the shine of an apple\, or the folds of bright silk\, or light through broken glass–but it’s in the composition of her subjects\, rather than the items themselves\, where the deeper meaning lies. \nFinding inspiration in the works of Vanessa Bell\, Ethel Sands\, Gluck\, and Berthe Morisot–female impressionists who share her interest in challenging the traditional style\, Ford uses many of the same objects but foregoes the dusty symbology of death and religion and replaces them with modern themes of femininity\, sexualization\, and dehumanization. \nThe female form is a common thread between Ford’s current study in still life and her earlier work. Pieces such as “Embrace” (2022) feature unsettling images of both man-made and natural female bodies\, highlighting how women are often treated as objects. She uses materials like plastic and human skin to explore the idea of women being seen as part-human\, part-object\, where it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s artificial. \n“How is sustainable social equity possible without the acknowledgement of unsustainable objects? I view these objects as evidence of inequality\, and the evidence exists among us\, with us\, and for us\,” writes Ford in an artist statement for the 2022 group show The Assembly // Sustainability at the Alternator Gallery in Kelowna. “I present this evidence as a blow-up doll\, both environmentally and socially unsustainable\, a fake plastic body is humanized to dehumanize us.” \nExamples of both distinct periods in Ford’s emerging career will be on display in Vessels\, which opens Friday\, February 14 at the Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery. Ford will be in attendance at the opening and will also be participating in events at the Nelson Museum in the weeks following. Vessels runs February 15 to May 24 in Gallery B. \n“There is confidence and opulence in the lines and colour on display\,” says Nelson Museum Curator Arin Fay. “Amelia brings a mature style to her work. The themes and critical inquiry that are carried through the works are not imposed but emerge\, revelling in colour and shadow and questioning the world in which we live.” \nBorn and raised in Nelson\, Ford graduated from LV Rogers Secondary in 2018 and completed her Bachelor of fine Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2022. She has participated in exhibitions throughout the Southern Interior as well as in New York\, where she currently lives and works\, and is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree. \nFor more information about the exhibitions and events at the Nelson Museum\, visit nelsonmuseum.ca. \n250-352-9813\n502 Vernon Street\nNelson\, BC V1L 4E7\nCanada
URL:https://britishcolumbia.com/event/artist-amelia-ford-at-the-nelson-museum/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Witness Blanket Exhibition at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery
DESCRIPTION:️ Exhibition Dates: August 9 – September 20\, 2024\n Opening Ceremony: August 9\, 2024\, at 7 PM\n Location: Gallery A\, Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery\n️ Entry: Free! Open to the public \nJoin us at the Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery for the profound “Witness Blanket” exhibition\, a poignant and powerful artwork by Carey Newman\, inspired by the experiences of those affected by the Canadian Indian Residential School system. This large-scale installation weaves together hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools and other relevant sites across Canada. \nHighlights of the Exhibition: \n\nEngaging Events: Attend the opening ceremony and participate in scheduled screenings of the “Witness Blanket” documentary.\nEducational Opportunity: Special tours for school groups are available. Email tours@nelsonmuseum.ca to book a visit.\n\nThe Witness Blanket stands as a testament to resilience and acts as a catalyst for discussions on the legacy of Canada’s residential schools. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with a piece of living history and to reflect on the ongoing impacts of these events. \nFor more information and updates\, please visit Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery.
URL:https://britishcolumbia.com/event/witness-blanket-exhibition-at-nelson-museum-archives-gallery/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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