Between Presence & Absence Opening
Thursday October 28, 2010  7pm - 9pm (2 Hours)
Gallery / Exhibit

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An exhibition of intimate ceramics that explore personal memory. Sarah Saunders is an alumna of Acadia University, graduating with Honours in Biology (’85). She also holds a Bachelor of Design from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and studied Fine Arts at the American Centre in Paris, France. Past solo exhibitions include the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo and the Confederation Centre for the Arts in Charlottetown.

In discussing her work for Between Presence & Absence Saunders notes: The works in this show all deal, in some way, with presence, absence and the ephemerality of our personal history. I am intrigued by traces of our existence, remnants of lives and indications of time passage. Like the shed skin of a snake, or an empty bird’s nest, these pieces imply an absent life. Some of this work attempts to capture the intangible, like a gesture or memory. Empty of a physical presence, yet full of metaphorical space, these pieces act as relics of a former existence. Their fragile nature inspires reflection on what it is to be part of the ongoing succession of life, exploring themes of vulnerability, endurance, and memory. - (Saunders, 2010)

The exhibition will be view on from October 28 – December 8, 2010. Please join us for an opening reception with the artist on October 28 at 7pm.

Established in 1978 the Acadia University Art Gallery presents a year-round exhibition program of historical and contemporary art.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: free
Poster
Beveridge Arts Centre
10 Highland Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia

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