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visual A Kiln and a Sundial--Cap College Faculty Gauge Heat and Time at Artropolis by Art Hunt The abandoned Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver has come to life with Artropolis 93, and among the exhibition's highlights arc imaginative works by faculty members ot Capilano College. The month-long exhibition is giving the public a chance to view the works of 240 B.C. artists. Their pieces comprise thoughtful, accessible statements about the environment, economics, mulli -cultural ism. racism, politics and other contemporary issues. Two of the artists this year arc Marcus Bowcott and George Rammell, faculty members of the Capilano College Studio Art Department. Rammcll's work, entitled Trespassing, is a cross-shaped kiln that maintains a heat of 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit. Through "windows," the viewer can witness the glowing form of a massive stainless steel skull of Gigantopithicus blackii. more commonly known as the sasquatch. According to Rammell. "the kiln defines an alchemical search, the distillation of cultural phenomena from intrinsically formed objects, and conversely, a callous processing of misunderstood elements as commodity. This work explores hybrid belief systems between Euro-Canadian and indigenous peoples of the region. It also investigates the notion of faith and giants in pagan European mythology." looking tm a stimulating and supportive artistic development. First Nations artists who have not had access to the college system may cnicr the program based on experience equivalent to a Fine Arts degree. This provides an opportunity for cultural exchange and enhances the Institute's focus on shared teaming. Artropolis 93 continues through to November 20. The Woodward's building, where Bowcott's and Ranimell's work is on display, is the main venue. In addition, works are also on display in Stanley Park, Gastown alleyways and the Burrard Street Bridge. Art Hunt is a freelance North Vancouver light of the site and the water sunounding it A performance by project choreographer Virginia Nictzy is planned for the end of December. The artists involved are greatly affected by the natural elements found on the site and the experience of working outdoors. Their choice of materials, the actual markmaking, and the assemblage construction arc directly influenced by the shipyard environment. The property itself influencethe project at every stage in both the utilization of found materials and the physicalily that working on the site demands. The artists hope to direct attention to the concept of making art What's the Umbrella Got to Do with It? An exciting new sculpture was recently unveiled at the entrance to Panorama Park in Deep Cove. It is called Who's Got the Umbrella, and was sculpted by North ShoreresidentGreg Kawczynski. In his speech at the unveiling, Kawczynski explained the idea behind the sculpture for those of us who were wondering what an umbrella had to do with it. The piece was built with the community of Deep Cove in mind, especially the children. The human faces are supposed to be guardians, and the umbrellareferredto in the title is the symbol of protection for the growing generation. This photo was apparently shot at the site of a sasquatch find just north of Capilano College You may have seen a sketch for Bowcott's piece, Stacked Car Sundial, in the last issue of Arts Access. The work is an "unbuilt public monument" which Bowcott proposes to install in Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon. The functional sundial of crushed automobiles clocks the fate of a culture addicted to speed and fossil fuels. The wax, water and steel model at Artropolis stands almost eight feet high and incorporates cars formed from 10-inch chunks of wax. If the actual monument were placed in Stanley Park, the cars would be lifesize. The entire structure would weigh hundreds of tonnes. The two artists have different approaches to their work. Bowcott, who teaches drawing and painting at Capilano College, has a strong bias toward colour theory. Rammell, who teaches the sculpture component of the college's An Institute, encourages deconstruct ive theory by pl.itinii ir.nliiiiui.il iiiciriodnliiL'n -.iLJ.i:11-1 current cultural realities. The Institute provides access to advanced studies for Fine An Graduates who arc Versatile Shipyards Building Site of Public Art Project The Versatile Public Art Project was conceived in 1992 to provide a group of North Shore artists w ith a large outdoor setting in which to produce and exhibit their work. As an environmental installation on the North Shore, this Art Project is a primary example of artists working with both public and private sector sponsors. Thor Sundc's wind-driven propellers-assculpturc comment directly on the history of the site as a major shipyard for over 60 years. Painter Gregg Simpson was attracted to the opportunity of working on the large outdoor scale that the Art Project provided him. His 9' X 12' painted wall panels manipulate found materials to produce striking grids of advancing and receding textures. Throughout the Art Project, coordinator Miles Hunlcr will be installing and working on a combination painting and assemblage that is based on the large wedge-shaped timbers found on the project area. The multi-media work created by Rod Quinn completes the installation with screens and surfaces that reflect the natural