Exotica: An interpretive Celebration of Dance

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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

EXOTICA: AN INTERPRETIVE CELEBRATION OF DANCE

This is an innovative art exhibition with a collaborative and community emphasis. ‘Exotica’ is about expressing the beauty of ballet and contemporary dance. It is about the grace of a pirouette recorded with the flourish of a paint stroke, a sensual embrace captured in the delicate lighting of a photograph, and harmonious rhythms symbolized in the exquisite curves of a sculpture. It is a unique collaboration by four of Victoria's award winning visual artists, as they present their intriguing interpretations based on presentations by several nationally and internationally acclaimed dancers.

This collaborative project would not have been possible without the kind and generous contribution of time and talent from the dancers and artists. In appreciation, Herman Surkis will be donating 50% of the proceeds of his own art sales, to the Ballet Victoria Society.

The exhibit is booked for the month of April 2010 at the Victoria Arts Connection Gallery, an excellent fit as the Victoria Arts Connection is the home of various dance schools as well as Dance Victoria. It is also booked for the Martin Batchelor Gallery for February, 2011 with largely new works based on the original collaboration.

Visual Artists::
Clement Kwan –figurative painter, Maria Miranda Lawrence -portrait and figurative painter, Herman Surkis -photographer, Bill Zuk -printmaker and sculptor, Lance Gilson-Video.

Dancers: :
Annemarie Cabri, Jung-Ah Chung, as well as Ballet Victoria dancers Paul Destrooper, Director, Andrea Bayne, Megan Cox and Su-Yin MacDonell.

We believe in fostering an attitude of cooperation and a free exchange of ideas as we document our artwork, and we hope you can take the opportunity to observe the results of this group of talented visual artists as they share ideas and work together with prominent members of Victoria’s dance community.

Exhibit:
April 1-30, 2010,
Mon- Fri. 10am- 4pm.
Sat. 10am- 2pm.
Call to confirm other times.

Location:
Victoria Arts Connection Gallery,
2750 Quadra St. (at Hillside), Victoria, BC
(250) 477.9089

Reception:
Sunday, April 11, 2-4 pm.
With artists and dancers in attendance.