FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto February 25th, 2008 – Glendon Gallery is pleased to present Continuum, a video graphic installation by a Torontonian artist originally from Quebec, Pierre Tremblay, from March 18th to April 11th. The public is cordially invited to the artist’s talk on March 18th at 5:30 p.m., followed by the opening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m

Opening Reception: tuesday MARCH 18, 6 - 8 pm

Artistic Approach

The work of Pierre Tremblay is often a reinterpretation of classical themes in art history: landscapes, portraits, abstraction and questions perception in a world where our senses are over stimulated. 

Description

Through the lens of his video camera, Pierre Tremblay invites us into his neighbourhood, Scarborough Bluffs, on the shores of Lake Ontario.  On foot or riding a bicycle, we follow paths that veer from the figurative to the abstract.

Urban landscapes are transformed before our eyes. Each visual sequence contains its own geometry, movement and light through mounting, splicing and super-imposition. The continual looping reminds us of seasonal change and space renewal, enhanced by added sounds, both ambient and distinct like the wind, chirping birds, trickling streams, the sound traffic and bicycle tires on gravel.

Continuum is a constantly evolving work, creating a perpetual movement reminiscent of Tibetan prayer wheels. Continuum speaks to us of nature in an urban setting, the ebb and flow of the seasons, and the poetry of perception.

Biographical note

After obtaining degrees in graphic design from Laval University (Quebec) and photography from Ryerson University, Pierre Tremblay moved to Paris where he lived for twelve years, obtaining, an M.F.A. from l’Université de Paris VIII (France) and working in publishing. He is a full-time Professor at Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts.

Acknowledgements 

Pierre Tremblay gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council and Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts. The computer program was created by Galen Scorer.

Glendon Gallery would like to thank its media partners: L'Express & Le Métropolitain newspapers, Radio-Canada TV & Radio CJBC 860 AM, Première Chaîne and ClicToronto.

We gratefully thank the Quebec Government Office in Toronto and the Ontario Arts Council which is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Gallery hours:  Tuesday to Friday: 12 - 3 pm / Saturday: 1 - 4 pm.

information: 416-487-6721 / gallery@glendon.yorku.ca  / www.glendon.yorku.ca/gallery.

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Source: Martine Rheault, Artistic Coordinator, 416-487-6859, artculture@glendon.yorku.ca