Gillian Worsley is shining a light on public figures and how they are perceived, with a new exhibition at the Burnaby Arts Council's gallery.
An opening reception was held Oct. 11 for From Darkness Comes Illumination. The exhibition features the work of Worsley, who works with co-creator Seonas MacMadh as the Civil Disobedience Company.
Worsley works in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, screen printing, installation art, textile and film.
"Gillian is inspired by words and their connection to how they make us feel; whether they be song lyrics, poems, quotes or fragments of ideas," a press release notes. "By creating portraits with words, she finds herself connecting with the subject matter in a way that is unrestrained and unrefined. It enables the viewer to look deeper into the persons whom she has portrayed."
You can check out her work at www.civildisobediencecompany.com.
Or, better yet, drop in to the gallery to see it for yourself . Deer Lake Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. It's at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., and admission is free. Call 604-298-7322 or check out www.burnabyartscouncil.org for more details.
