What does abstract art mean? Many different things to many different artists - and three of them will be sharing their vision in the Burnaby Arts Council's next exhibition.
Expressions in Abstract opens Feb. 7 at the arts council's Deer Lake Gallery.
It features the work of three emerging artists from different generations and backgrounds, who share their own interpretations and philosophies of abstraction.
"Abstract art has many purposes and inspirations and covers many styles communicating an idea or concept through the use of colour, composition, shape and line," a press release says. "The journeys of the artists express in their own terms what abstract art means to them, exploring the very nature of expression."
One of the three featured artists is Evan Locke, who approaches painting from the viewpoint of paintings as objects, "creating paintings able to express their own construction, attempting to turn the expressive nature of abstract painting into an explicable one."
Also featured is Iris Low, who works to diminish the stigma associated with mental illness by expressing herself through her art.
"Iris looks for different ways to express the beauty in the dark and the struggle to obtain the light by communicating through her paintings," the release says.
The third artist is Karen Santos, a singer and painter whose work is an extension of the emotions that stem from singing and creating music.
"Karen is inspired by the relationship between art, music and psychology," the release notes.
An opening reception for the exhibition is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave.
See www.burnabyartscouncil.org, email [email protected] or call 604-298-7322 for more information.
