SAVE THE DATE: March 17
Luminescence III
WHAT’S UP?
Burnaby Arts Council presents the third edition of Luminescence, its show welcoming the spring equinox.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO SEE?
The show includes two- and three-dimensional works on the theme of light, in all mediums.
Artists’ contributions vary from paintings and photography to sculptural works and large installations. Past years have included talking points such as Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow – which generated huge buzz for the inaugural show, when visitors lined up for hours down Deer Lake Avenue to get in for the opening.
Simmer is returning for this year’s edition with a new original gallery installation called MELT – an interactive infinity mirror installation simulating a female sexual orgasm. It will be made of neon LED rope embedded in a large triangular light sculpture. (Note that there’s an age restriction on the MELT installation, but the rest of the show is family-friendly.)
WHEN AND WHERE?
Luminescence III runs at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., from Saturday, March 17 to Saturday, April 7. A special opening event is held on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. that will include a performance by Lukas Knab of AcroFire entertainment, interactive virtual painting with VR4U, and DJ BJAMS providing music for the night.
VR4U will also be on hand every Saturday from noon to 4 throughout the exhibition, and Simmer will give an artist’s talk on Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m.
A special closing event is set for Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Admission to the gallery is by donation, and opening night festivities are free.
But, for an extra-special evening, you can get yourself a VIP event pass for $25 – with guaranteed entry, early access to the event at 6 p.m. and one featured “Lumin” martini. Only 80 VIP tickets are available, so reserve early.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
See www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for details. VIP event passes for opening night are available through www.eventbrite.ca.
NOTE: This story was updated Feb. 13 with new information about the artists, artwork and ticket sales.
