Ninety local artists answered the call to celebrate the art of portraiture for this year91裸聊视频檚 annual members91裸聊视频� exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery.
The group show is titled Encounters and submissions in a wide variety of media were welcomed, including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, mixed media, and digital media.
91裸聊视频淧ortraiture provides us with an opportunity to observe humanity,91裸聊视频� said Hanss Lujan, membership coordinator and the exhibition91裸聊视频檚 organizer. 91裸聊视频淲hether participating artists chose to reflect on themselves, examine someone else in their life, or take a more abstract approach, the resulting portraits say something about who they are.91裸聊视频�
The works range dramatically throughout the space. One piece by Patty Leinemann appears to be the metal frames from a pair of different sized suitcases. Titled Mom & Dad, the work is a consideration of the artist91裸聊视频檚 parents and their immigration experience, according to the art gallery.
Another example by Cheryl Arnouse was composed using a variety of different coffees and teas which she dripped on to paper to create a portrait she calls Perspective on Homelessness, over Coffee & Tea. Arnouse chose to create a portrait of a man she met through the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre. His compelling story and hardships resonated strongly with her and the resulting work is a tribute to his courage and strength, according to the art gallery.
91裸聊视频淚t is our hope that this collection of work by artists examining portraiture will help to form a sense of connection and empathy within the space and beyond,91裸聊视频� Lujan said. 91裸聊视频淥ur intention is for visitors to be able to see these connections and feel them as well.91裸聊视频�
The exhibition is on view in the gallery91裸聊视频檚 front project space from Dec. 2 to Feb. 3. This exhibition space is free and open to the public during gallery hours of operation.
For more information about membership at the Kelowna Art Gallery, call 250-762-2226, or visit .
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