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Let there be light

Burnaby Arts Council welcomes the equinox with Luminescence show at Deer Lake Gallery
Luminescence artist
Luminescence features works by (clockwise from top left) Judson Beaumont, Zahra Khan, Frederick Popowich and Teena Martin. (The axe at far left is also by Beaumont.)

The artists said: Let there be light. And there was light – in lanterns, in illuminated works of wood, in concrete and metal, paint and plaster, mirrors and glass.

The Burnaby Arts Council is welcoming the spring equinox with an exuberant celebration of light in all its forms: Luminescence, opening March 19 and running until April 9.

Its opening is timed to coincide with the spring equinox: that moment – at 9:30 p.m., to be exact – when the sun shines equally on both the northern and southern hemispheres.

“It is fitting that such an important celestial event be celebrated by the talents of a large and diverse group of artists in as many different media, thereby opening a unique poetic vein,” a gallery press release says.

The multi-disciplinary show features work by 25 artists in a diverse range of styles and mediums, with each artist contributing one to two works that explore and celebrate the use of light in many forms. Both two- and three-dimensional works will be displayed in the show.

Among the highlights pointed out by the arts council’s Teena Martin - who’s coordinating the show and also has work in it – is a mirrored “infinity room” created by sculptor Ron Simmer using recycled mirrors, LED lighting and computer technology.

Also notable will be illuminated, whimsical works in wood by sculptor-designer Judson Beaumont. Beaumont is also giving an artist talk on Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

The opening reception is set for Saturday, March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. and will feature a lantern workshop led by Naomi Singer of the Secret Lantern Society. Everyone who attends will be welcome to work on a collective lantern. Violinist Nicole Scoffield will perform live music through the evening.

Admission is free, and all are welcome. Drop in to the gallery at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. to join in the fun, or see www.burnabyartscouncil.org for more.

 

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LUMINESCENCE: QUICK FACTS

 

What: Luminescence, a show of two- and three-dimensional works celebrating light

 

When: March 19 to April 9. Opening reception Saturday, March 19, 7 to 9 p.m., with lantern workshop and live music. Exhibition open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

 

Where: Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave.

 

Who: Featuring works by Judson Beaumont, Jet Belliveau and Rosie Butler, Dorothy Doherty, Linda Doherty, Ken Gerberick, Mona Hamill, Meghann Hubert, Zahra Khan, Lisa MacLean, Teena Martin, Frederick Popowich, Wan Yi Lin and Roger Chen, Susan Roque, Ron Simmer, Naomi Singer, Bernd Stanke, Carla Sumarlidson, Françoise Thibault, Melanie Thompson, Bill Thomson, Roxsane Tiernan, Grant Withers

 

Of note: Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m., artist talk by Judson Beaumont, recent B.C. Achievement Award winner, Burnaby resident, Emily Carr graduate and founder of Straight Line Designs in 1985.

 

Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322