Went to the Art Gallery Of Hamilton (AGH) not too long ago with a friend, that was a blast. I've gotta say my favourite part was Kim Adams: Bruegel-Bosch Bus.
That was pretty fascinating - it's been in the works for seven years and is a permanent exhibit in the gallery. I wish I had had a camera with me for that.
And a close second would have to be Kent Monkman (aka Miss Chief Eagle Testickle): The Triumph of Mischief.
There, we were allowed to enter Miss Testickle's elaborately decorated tepee and watch a very cool silent film noir by the artist.
His paintings are fascinating minglings of historical scenes and in your face sexual perversions. They're like staring into a wild dreamscape where nothing is as it would be expected.
In other news, you can check out my poetry as you're walking down King Street, downtown Hamilton ;) cause my piece, 'Steel', was just accepted for the sixth edition of 'Street' - a journal of fiction that reflects our shared urban experience.
That's good enough for now you nosy bastards!
Love Marylin.
Marylin,
ReplyDeleteNosy bastard here. I stumbled upon your blog-splat and enjoyed your comments about the Bruegel-Bosch Bus, and about Miss Chief. I couldn't help but connect these thoughts and images with what I see and experience every year at Burning Man. Have you been yet? 2008's theme for the BM festival is, "The American Dream." There's some kick-ass art going up this year with "mutant vehicles" etc. Check it out at Burningman.com and see the Image Gallery shots and a list of this year's Grant recipients...especially Kate Raudenbush's piece, "Altered State." Cheers
-Grin (ARTerian)