January 14, 2010

I had the opportunity to attend the opening of the exciting new exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver, Art of Craft, last night and I’m excited to give you a preview of the show!

Art of Craft showcases 173 spectacular fine craft works in three parts:

Unity & Diversity: Selected Works – 75 pieces from across Canada recently on display at the 2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale in the Republic of Korea.

By Hand/BC and Yukon – 51 pieces from Canada’s West Coast with a focus on the artists’ creative processes and studio environments.

Craft from the Republic of Korea – 47 pieces demonstrating the excellence of traditional and contemporary crafts.

The exhibition is an amazing representation of the creativity and skill of these artisans. I know from time to time over the years there has been some question if craft is indeed an “art”, but after seeing this exhibition you cannot deny that craft is a vital and legitimate art form.

Of the many talented artists from Canada and Korea, a few really stood out for me – Marina Dempster’s work blew me away, I love the intricacy of her work and the unexpected form and mixture of materials. Malcolm Zander’s Heart Series, spectacular wooden art – his pieces are so delicate and beautiful. Aaron Lowe’s Horizon, Alex Anagnostou’s Seeding Clouds, and Jane Kanyon’s Crevice were also at the top of my list.

I urge you to head to the MOV to take a look at these pieces and check out the other artists as well. The Art of Craft is on now through April 11th.

~Posted by: Christine

Categories: Events, art
Tags: art of craft, mov, museum of vancouver, Vancouver