Quest Art hosting multi-generational Shilling
exhibition
Quest Art School and Gallery is proud to present
Nindede, a multi-generational exhibit featuring the work of Arthur, Travis and
Bewabon Shilling.
This is one-of-a-kind exhibition features work which
breaks through the boundaries of traditional Aboriginal art.
“As the new Program Coordinator at Quest Art, I was
extremely excited when I heard our next exhibit was going to feature the
timeless masterpieces of Arthur Shilling alongside the works of his two sons,”
said Jill Price, Program Coordinator at Quest Art.
“I was already a huge admirer of Travis' work, as I
had seen two of his most recent "Flood" series at the
Orillia Museum of Art and History,” Price continued. “Now I
have become charmed by the more minimalist approach to landscape within
Bewabon's practice.”
“As I continue to study the
expressiveness mark-making and listen to the acquired stories behind the
artists and their work, I realize that this collection of historical and
contemporary works by the Shilling family, has the potential to become one
of the richest presentations of aboriginal culture and the Ontario art scene
from the 1970's til now,” stated Price. “I hope those who visit Quest Art
this fall will feel as honoured as I do to be in the presence of this work.”
The exhibition, which has been shown at the
Southampton Art Society and Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery, runs from Aug. 22
to Oct. 26.
The work by Arthur Shilling is from the private
collection of Rudy and Gloria Bies.
The opening reception on August 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.,
features a smudging ceremony, drummer and a taste of traditional foods.
All are welcome to attend.
The show continues to Oct. 26 and there is no charge
to view the exhibition. Quest Art thanks Midland Toyota for their
generous sponsorship of this exhibition.
Also taking place on Aug. 22 is the opening reception
of Works on Paper and the silent auction of the Steamroller Prints created on
Aug. 17. Works on Paper continues to Oct. 21.
Quest Art School and Gallery is a charitable
organization offering educational workshops for all ages and exhibition
opportunities. They are located within the Midland Cultural Centre at 333
King St., Midland. For more information about these exhibitions or
workshops, call 705-526-2787 or visit www.questart.ca.
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For more information about these exhibitions, please
contact myself at karen@questart.ca or
Jill Price at jill@questart.ca. We
hope you will join us for the opening reception on Aug. 22.
Thank you,
Karen Mealing
Operations Coordinator
Quest Art School + Gallery
333 King Street
Midland, Ontario L4R 3M7
Engaging and enriching the community
through visual arts appreciation, education and exhibition.
Photo: The work of Arthur Shilling, along with that of his sons Travis and Bewabon, will be on display at Quest Art from Aug. 22 to Oct. 26. The show will feature pieces by Arthur Shilling, including this self-portrait, from the private collection of Gloria and Rudy Bies, seen here with Quest Art Operations Coordinator Karen Mealing, left, and Quest Art Program Coordinator, Jill Price.
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