A new exhibition that explores what happens when sculptural pieces “go viral” has come to the Kelowna Art Gallery.

The aptly named Viral Objects exhibition attempts to address what happens when art can go viral and how that can create a springboard for further creations by others.

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This interdisciplinary collaboration has been created by first, second and third-year students at the UBC Okanagan. All students are taking courses in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Performance and Media Studies.

The 45 sculptural objects have all been constructed from cardboard and are mostly life-sized or larger.

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Visitors will recognize familiar objects such as computers, typewriters, sewing machines and even sneakers.

These sculptures then went on to “infect” projects by fellow students in other disciplines. This resulted in performance art pieces, drawings, audio soundscapes, films, written work and additional sculptures.

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More than 72 students contributed to the exhibition.

The Kelowna Art Gallery would like to thank UBC Okanagan instructors Myron Campbell, Aleksandra Dulic, Denise Kenney, Renay Egami, Michael V. Smith, and Miles Thorogood, for organizing this collaboration.

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Viral Objects can be viewed at the Kelowna Art Gallery from Feb. 10, to April 8.

A special Draw By Night with Myron Campbell will be held on Feb. 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This drawing party is free and open to the public.

There will also be a free reception to celebrate the exhibition on March 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Visit the Kelowna Art Gallery website for more information on future exhibitions.