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Packed InGina D’AloisioMarch 7 - April 27, 2024
Artist's talk and tour on April 26, 6PM.Packed In explores the impacts of compression and the ways in which physical and social space can be limited by external factors and economic pressures. What are the physical and psychological effects of treating our bodies as capital —cramped and confined? Local housing advocate Abe Oudshoorn writes in a new and accompanying essay, titled "Shrinking Spaces": "D’Aloisio’s exhibition invites us to consider the social and economic factors that are increasingly constraining our lives. Emerging from the height of the pandemic, my initial reflections took me to particular moments of protecting others while constraining ourselves: the symptomatic breathlessness of a respiratory illness, and the confining breathlessness of being required to stay in the home." Read "Shrinking Spaces" by Abe Oudshoorn. Gina wishes to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario toward this exhibition.
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See You There
Shane Ackerley, Marla Botterill, Mary Donlan, Anne Hamilton, and SiHyun Vision Kim
March 7 - April 27, 2024
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Featuring works by FCG Members Shane Ackerley, Marla Botterill, Mary Donlan, Anne Hamilton, and SiHyun Vision Kim, See You There reflects the candid relationships artists have with the places they inhabit, or have experienced, and acknowledges the various ways in which locations and cultures affect our artwork. The exhibition engages with ideas of location, memory, home, people, community, and culture. See You There is curated by Gallery Intern Jack Cocker. Shown here are two works by Marla Botterill: “Leisure Series: Beach 2 (Grand Beach), Splat” and “Leisure Series: Undated sketchbook page.” Jack Cocker writes: "Marla’s paintings and drawings of contemporary beach-goers in her ‘Leisure Series’ emanate the neverending curiosity that comes with being a seasoned visual artist ever-captivated by everyday life. The spontaneity and attentiveness Marla brings to her observational drawings shows through her loose brush/line-work and her integration of multimedia elements. A study of lounge life using readily available materials, ‘Leisure Series’ asks us to slow the world down for a moment and observe everyday people with genuine artistic admiration." Stay tuned for more features, shared out over our website, Instagram and Facebook. |
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FCG Launches the Collaboratory!FCG’s Collaboratory (or Collab, for short) is an on-site resource outfitted with communal equipment and software necessary for the production, post-production, and marketing of artistic work (visual, performance, music, and sound work). FCG staff are here to support you where possible. FCG is also developing specialized Collab-related Workshops geared toward post-production and professionalization. We are delighted to recognize Michael Gibson Gallery as a valued Community Sponsor of this space, thanks to their donation of a new 24" iMac.This in-process community resource currently offers the following in terms of software and equipment:24" iMac with 4.5K retina display Adobe Cloud Suite Canon Rebel T5i digital SLR and 18-55mm lens USB adaptor Insignia card reader Tools and hardware for on-site use: hammers & nails, screwdrivers & screws, drills, pliers, wrenches, exacto knives, levels, rulers Tecre Button Maker Model 100 Tabletop perfect binding machine Paper scoring machine Small wooden book press
Book your time through our Calendly Collaboratory booking page.The Collaboratory is free to use for FCG Members. For non-members, we suggest a donation of $5 per session (no one is turned away).We are currently applying for project grants to expand our Colaboratory Offerings. Do you have suggestions for useful equipment and software? Let us know at collaboratory@forestcitygallery.com
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New exhibition video by Travis Welowszky: You Can’t Have Honey Without An Onion
Missed our most recent exhibition? View this short and impactful documentation of local artists Rima Sater and Laura Acosta's immersive January/February exhibition.
Watch it here!
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Our next FCG Crit Night is Friday, March 29. Running 4-6PM every second Friday, Crit Nights at FCG are open to artists at all stages of their career looking to get feedback and inspiration. Spend part of your upcoming Friday holiday with us! Stay up to date with our Crit Night schedule via our Community Calendar.
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Upcoming Calls, Opportunities, & EventsMarch 24, 2024 12-4PM Applications due March 25, 2024 Due March 31, 2024 Due March 31, 2024 Due March 31, 2024 Job Posting: CAFKA Director CuratorDue April 14, 2024 Due April 15, 2024 Due April 22, 2024 May 4, 2024 FCG Office Hours every Thursday, 3-5PM
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Our mailing address is:1025 Elias Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3P6, Canada FCG's programs and exhibitions are free and accessible to all thanks to the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, London Arts Council, and the London Community Foundation. We are grateful to our artists, members, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Our operations rely on your generous and dedicated support. Please consider becoming a member of FCG.For information on our programming, or for other general inquiries please contact the gallery at info@forestcitygallery.com Copyright © 2023 Forest City Gallery. All rights reserved.You received this email because you subscribed to our list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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