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Gallery Glimpses CityScape Community Art Space Icons: Saintly...and Otherwise he w o r k o f eight artists focuses o n icons, b o t h t r a d i t i o n a l a n d n o n - t r a d i t i o n a l . T h i s thoughtp r o v o k i n g e x h i b i t celebrates the beauty o f icons but also l o o k s at h o w the f o r m can be used to m a k e a s o c i a l statement. C o n t r i b u t i n g artist, N o r m a n V i p o n d , w a s intially attracted to the beauty a n d serenity o f icons. H o w e v e r , he e x p l a i n s , " A n i c o n is n o t just a pretty picture. It's a story." B e g i n n i n g i n the M i d d l e A g e s , this ancient art f o r m t o l d religious stories before m u c h o f the p o p u l a t i o n c o u l d read. Canuck Spiritby Saul Miller Red Winged Angel by Saul Miller T T r a d i t i o n a l i c o n o g r a p h y , f a m i l i a r i n r e l i g i o u s settings a n d h o m e s a r o u n d the w o r l d , i n v o l v e s the painting o f religious figures by set p r i n c i p l e s and ancient p a i n t i n g techniques. E g g tempera o n w o o d panel is the oldest o f the methods e m p l o y e d . G o l d leaf also features p r o m i n e n t l y in i c o n o g r a p h y . E x p e r i e n c e d artists, J o a q u i n A y a l a and C a r i d a d A y a l a , are h i g h l y a c c o m p l i s h e d painters using these techniques. M a n y o f the artists e x h i b i t i n g have t r a i n e d w i t h R u s s i a n master iconographer, V l a d i m i r B l a g o n a d e z h d i n , w h o lives in V a n c o u v e r . T h e v i e w e r at this s h o w i n g has the o p p o r t u n i t y to see a further v a r i e t y o f m a t e r i a l s used to depict i c o n s . O r n a t e s i l v e r e m b o s s i n g a n d g o l d l e a f i n g are s k i l l f u l l y i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o t r a d i t i o n a l i c o n s by A n t o i n e t t e I a c o b u c c i . T h e very precise and difficult method o f reverse glass painting, or 'hinterglas' painting, is s h o w n by Liesel Steiner Paris. E l a i n e Savoie's c o n t r o v e r s i a l paintings c o m b i n e c h i c k e n heads w i t h traditional iconography to examine subordination of animals and male hierarchy o f the C a t h o l i c C h u r c h . Today, one can argue that some people's icons may not be so saintly. A r t i s t Saul M i l l e r , w h o is also one o f N o r t h A m e r i c a ' s leading sports psychologists, suggests a different i c o n . " F o r m a n y people, there is almost a deification of the m o d e r n professional athlete." M i l l e r makes an interesting c o m m e n t a b o u t society i n his a c r y l i c o n canvas sport i c o n s . " I ' m not s a y i n g that these sports stars are gods but that people l o o k at them as if they're g o d s . " Professional p h o t o g r a p h e r o f c i n e m a stars, K e r r y H a y e s , directs o u r attention to a n o t h e r g r o u p o f i n d i v i d u a l s w h o some regard as i c o n s . Icons, Saintly...and Otherwise, presents a timely visual statement. It invites discussion a b o u t w h o we revere and why. The Gift Box: M a k i n g A r t Accessible Just i n time for the h o l i d a y s , the Gift B o x at C i t y S c a p e , offers a n e w select i o n o f u n i q u e , affordable gifts to help y o u check off a few more names o n y o u r C h r i s t m a s list. C h o o s e from lovely w o o d e n amulets c o n t a i n i n g vials for essential oils o r pottery dressed up w i t h beading. A l s o featured are carved w o o d e n p u l l toys a n d w h i m s i c a l fashion accessories created f r o m duct tape. T w o jewellery artists offer a terrific variety of beautifully crafted necklaces, earrings and bracelets to enhance both daytime a n d evening outfits. WHAT: Icons: Saintly...and Otherwise WHEN: Oct 28 - Nov 27, Opening reception Oct 27, 7-9 pm WHAT: The Anonymous Art Show WHEN: Dec 2 - Dec 18, Opening night Dec 1, 7-9 pm WHERE: CityScape Community Art Space, 355 Lonsdale (between 3rd & 4th Avenue) INFO: 604.988.6844 or nvartscouncillStelus.net WHAT: The Gift Box and Art Rental Programme WHERE: CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale (between 3rd & 4th Ave) WHEN: Open Wed-Sat 12-5, Sun 1-4 INFO: 604.988.6844 or nvartscouncil@telus.net November | December