by Corey Matsumoto
Two art exhibitions happening in February each involve collaboration between one or more artists to express a common element.
Fused-glass artist Laura Kew has teamed up with painter Meghan Hildebrand to bring an exciting new exhibit to Bemused Bistro (4623 Marine Avenue) entitled Fusion Collusion. Working out of her studio-gallery space on 4690 Marine Ave (Pacific Reflections Glassworks), Laura has translated several of Meghan’s works into the tactile and vibrant medium of fused glass. Laura’s glass versions of Meghan’s paintings with amazing trueness to shape, color, and form shed a new light Also featured at the show are new original pieces from each artist.
Fusion Collusion will be on display at Bemused Bistro until the end of February.
Also this month, a new exhibition opens at the Community Resource Centre (4752 Joyce Avenue) entitled Faces of God. This exhibit opens February 4 with a reading by local author Allan Brown from his book Biblical Sonatas, and features works from over 12 Powell River artists. In the spirit of innocence, Faces of God invites the expression of spirituality through art, and is meant to encourage a progression from a mere tolerance of religious freedom to a greater understanding of the varieties of the spiritual nature within us.