exhibitions + displays

STOMPING GROUNDS: LAC Annual Regional Juried Exhibition

Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.

About the Guest Curator/Juror: Stephen Gibb

Canadian painter Stephen Gibb is known for his vibrant Pop Surrealism oil paintings and his commissioned work with the music industry. His bright mashups of iconic characters often address the existential issues and anxieties of contemporary society, which are contrasted by moments of joy and transcendence. “We are reared on nursery rhymes and fairy tales, so why not extend those lessons and conventions into more adult-based themes?” says Gibb. His paintings offer a chance for the viewer to ignite their own creativity and construct their own narrative –­­ informed by their personal experiences and the associations they may derive from the imagery.

Familiar to millions around the globe his artwork is indelibly linked to the album art of hip hop artist Trippie Redd and to some degree, British singer/songwriter Hope Tala, a favourite of Barak Obama.

Tues Sept 10 – Sat Nov 2

Reception: Fri Sept 27, 6-8PM

SUBMISSION FORM 

The World Beneath is an art exhibition that focuses on the ideas of connection, spirituality, and ocean life. The artist Kacie Auffret is interested in merging both your connection to the ocean world and Mother Earth through not only the abstract imaginary but also by using crystals in the works. Through the series of paintings Kacie explores the use of crystals and their meanings by combining the uniqueness of the crystal energy with the intuition of spiritual connection to ocean life. Kacie welcomes you to sit and connect with each art piece.

September 24 – November 16

Reception: Friday, September 27, 6-8pm

Family.

Relationship status: It’s complicated.

Just ask Jan Brady of The Brady Bunch or Michael Jackson of The Jackson Five, or Paolo Gucci. Family creates you and defines you and, sometimes, destroys you.

Family members form our first society and we learn how to function within it. Whether we remain close or distance ourselves, the push and pull of our first society is strong and we both fight and embrace our Blood Ties for our entire lives.

And yet we crave more. We live in societies that have become more connected through social media, yet people report feeling more unfulfilled and isolated. This feeling of isolation drives some people to conduct extensive Family research, fuelling a quest to gather more people of their own kind. Everyone becomes a Junior Genealogist, seeking famous lost relatives. The glory attained by distant blood relatives grants bragging rights at backyard barbeques.

Conversely, a relative may share the same last name but their very being instills fear and loathing. So, how do we fit them all in, these Foul and Favoured? With every entitled King, there are far more relatives who eked out a hardscrabble existence. For every Saint, there are dirty rotten scoundrels. In past or present and for better or for worse, they are a part of Family. This is the reality of Blood Ties.

Blood Ties is an exhibition about discovery, acknowledgement, and acceptance.

And pride.

– Laurie Langford

September 24 – November 16

Reception: Friday, September 27, 6-8pm

The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event or artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art.

All works donated will be displayed at the LAC in a bid or buy now style auction exhibition.

Donors will receive a charitable income tax donation receipt for the full realized sold price of their donated artwork.

100% of the proceeds of the auctioned artwork will be used to support the LAC, its community programs and activities.

November 16 – December 21

Reception: Friday, November 22, 6-8pm