A new art exhibition by Kelowna-based artist, Gary Pearson, opens at the Kelowna Art Gallery this month.
The installation entitled, Short Fictions, will include 50 of Pearson’s paintings, drawings and films from the past 15 years.
Photo credit: Gary Pearson
Pearson studied art at the University of Victoria and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art from the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon.
He later taught at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, and afterwards at UBC Okanagan.
Pearson’s inspiration mainly stems from things he has seen and experienced while travelling.
Photo credit: Gary Pearson
Visitors to the galley will be able to view a wide range of characters and scenes in the artist’s paintings.
His works shows a strong graphic sensibility which gives the viewer a voyeuristic feeling.
The installation will be accompanied by a full colour publication with critical examinations of Pearson’s work by Liz Wylie, Ihor Holubizky, Aaron Peck and Michael Turner
Photo credit: Gary Pearson
On Jan. 19, a tour and talk with the artist will be held.
This will be followed by an opening reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be free to gallery members and guests, by invitation.
The exhibition will be on view from Jan. 20, to Mar. 18.
For more information about current exhibitions and public events, visit the Kelowna Art Gallery website.
