The Burnaby Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its latest exhibition, A Studio Quivering in Readiness, showcasing a remarkable collection of works by some of British Columbia's most significant artists.
This exhibition, which draws from the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection, highlights the artistic contributions of Gordon Adaskin, Todd Baker, Wayne Eastcott, Max Ernst, Miriam Haworth, Brian Fisher, Roy Kiyooka, Toni Onley, Bill Reid, Lin Chien-Shih, Gordon Smith and Jack Wise.
A Studio Quivering in Readiness delves into a rich tapestry of West Coast art sustained and nurtured by the friendships and collecting practices of Harry Locke, a lifelong supporter and patron of the arts. Locke's passion and dedication to fostering artistic communities have left an indelible mark on the province’s cultural landscape. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the life of the studio and the relationships that sustain an artist's creative journey.
Through the lens of a single donor, visitors will have the opportunity to trace the vital networks of support that propel an artist’s practice and livelihood. Harry Locke, a Burnaby resident who served as a teacher of English at Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver, was elected to the Burnaby Art Gallery Association Board in 1974, serving on the Board until 1980. His deep connections across the arts are reflected in the works on display, which stand as a testament to the impact of his patronage on the artists’ studio practices.
The exhibition also offers insight into the collaborative spirit that shaped these artists’ careers, revealing how companionship, acquisition, institutional governance, collections care and exhibition can bring an artist’s vision to life. Archival letters between Locke and the artists provide further context, illustrating the influence of broad artistic interests on their work.
A Studio Quivering in Readiness is more than just an exhibition; it is a celebration of the enduring friendships, artistic exchanges, and cultural contributions that continue to resonate within the Burnaby Art Gallery and beyond.
Opening Reception, Thursday, September 12, 7-9 pm
Learn More: A Studio Quivering in Readiness
Images: Hi-res images
BURNABY ART GALLERY
Since 1967, the Burnaby Art Gallery has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting a contemporary and historical visual art program by local, national and internationally recognized artists. As the only public art museum in Canada dedicated to works of art on paper, the Burnaby Art Gallery endeavours to represent a variety of techniques and practices from artists of diverse backgrounds. The Burnaby Art Gallery cares for and manages more than 6,700 works of art in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection, as well as the City of Burnaby Public Art Collection.