AnnualStudentShow

TORONTO, March 17, 2011 – Glendon Gallery is pleased to announce its Glendon Art Classes - Annual Student Show, taking place from Tuesday March 29th to Saturday April 2nd.

The public is cordially invited to the opening reception on Tuesday, March 29, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

What have the students created in this year’s Glendon art classes?

Marc Audette, their instructor, states that: “This exhibit of the works created in the art classes is the result of the feverish efforts of the students, as they hand over the product of their hard work. Works conceived in the safe space of the studio are displayed for public viewing in the gallery. But presenting one’s creations evokes feelings of excitement in some and anxiety in others; after all, a public showing of one’s work is in some way similar to exposing oneself. That is why this creative energy takes over the art classes, as the show’s deadline approaches.

Mounted on the gallery’s walls, this year’s works represent a variety of styles and ideas, combining different media and points of view. Hybrid approaches emerge from singular preoccupations, yet when examined closely, coherent groups also become apparent. There is colour, daring and depth in the subjects of these pieces. But these artists do not opt for high drama, the spectacular or the shocking to gain our attention. They prefer to communicate with us through a gentle murmur, a soft chirping, or a visual “tweet”. The resulting exhibition is more than just a display of our students‘ work in the gallery’s public space, it is a collection of beautiful objects which merit our full attention.”

Come and discover what inspired our students and enjoy their artistic expressions through different media and materials such as photography, painting, drawing, and mixed media. We look forward to welcoming you at the Glendon Gallery as visitors to this important exhibition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Our sincere thanks go to all those who have contributed to making this exhibition a success, with special thanks to professor and gallery curator Marc Audette. We also express our thanks to our media partners: L’Express, Le Métropolitain, and Radio-Canada. The art gallery is part of Glendon’s Student Services.

Directions: Yonge subway to Lawrence station, 124 Sunnybrook bus, short ride to Glendon Campus.

Gallery Information: 416-487-6721.

Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday: noon – 3:00 p.m.; Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Gallery Website: www.glendon.yorku.ca/gallery.

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For more information: Martine Rheault, Artistic Coordinator,

416-487-6859 / artculture@glendon.yorku.ca

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