Microcosmos
dal 22/9/2009 al 19/10/2009
Segnalato da
Stephen Brookbank
Olga Chagaoutdinova
Adrian Fish
Adrian Gollner
Vera Greenwood
Dave Heath
Adam Krawesky
Deborah Margo
Susan Mceachern
Wil Murray
Cheryl Pagurek
Frank Rodick
Michael Schreier
Cindy Stelmackowich
Andrew Wright
Jinny Yu
22/9/2009
Microcosmos
Patrick Mikhail Gallery, Ottawa
A group exhibition featuring works on paper by 16 artists investigating issues of spirituality, creationism, and technology. Classically, the idea of the microcosm discussed the symbiotic relationship present in all aspects of creation, from the smallest to largest organisms present in the cosmos.
We are pleased to launch our fall exhibition season, and celebrate
the gallery’s fifth anniversary, with MICROCOSM, a group exhibition
featuring works on paper by 16 artists investigating issues of
spirituality, creationism, and technology.
Classically, the idea of the microcosm discussed the symbiotic
relationship present in all aspects of creation, from the smallest to
largest organisms present in the cosmos. As the earth was
considered a functioning microcosm of the universe, human beings
were considered a living microcosm of their creator. Or are they?
As we enter a new age of reason where science and technology gain
greater importance and control over our lives, the inquiry into
traditional spirituality continues to gain strength as we question our
place in the universe and how it relates to our traditional belief
systems.
Faced with this dichotomy, how do we deal with the idea
that human beings are a perfect reflection of their creator? Do we still
exist as a perfect microcosm of the universe? As technology and
spirituality become fused together, the works in this exhibition invite
viewers to further investigate these concepts.
Artists reception Friday, September 25, 2009 5:30 P.M. TO 9 P.M.
Artist Talk: Sunday, October 4, 2009 2 P.M.
Patrick Mikhail Gallery
2401 Bank Street, Ottawa