Vertrek Ensemble with Luc Houtkamp
Ron de Jong (Edmonton) and Vadim Budman (Edmonton)
in collaboration with Luc Houtkamp (The Netherlands)
Friday, June 28 @ 8pm
Vertrek Ensemble was conceived by percussionist Ron de Jong is 1996. Vertrek is the Dutch word for "Departure". The mandate of Vertrek Ensemble is the making of music through free improvisation. A flexible improvisation ensemble, Vertrek is always in transition with the invitation of guests to employ the best possibility of "ground zero" improvised music making. It is these activities which are the lifeblood of such music making - constant variation with constant changing variables. Vertrek Ensemble's "core" is made up of Ron de Jong playing drums, cymbals and various percussion and Vadim Budman playing various stringed and brass instruments. They will be joined by Dutch composer and saxophonist Luc Houtkamp.
Collaboratory: Connecting
Cecile Clayton-Gouthro (Winnipeg) & Andrea Young (Victoria)
June 14 - July 6
Andrea Young will perform various short vocal compositions based around the installation.
Friday, June 14 @ 8pm, Friday, June 21 @ 2pm, Wednesday, June 26 @ 2pm & Friday, July 5 @ 8pm
Collaboratory: Connecting is the second exhibition in Open Space's Collaboratory Series and brings together Cecile Clayton-Gouthro (visual artist, textile historian) and Andrea Young (performer/composer) to create a visual and vocal presentation that includes three sculptural garments made entirely of vibrant-coloured shoulder pads, as well as a sea of shoulder pads covering the gallery floor. Andrea Young using voice and gesture will "connect" with Clayton-Gouthro and her work through public performances of structured improvisation.
Sensual Microscapes
Kathy Kovosi (Victoria)
June 14 - July 6
Vertical Gallery
Sensual Microscapes is created through a process of layering acrylic paint and wax numerous times to build up the surface of the painting, giving it a visceral organic sensuality. The paint and wax collaborate to create the sensation of internal microscopic landscapes. The question "What is beautiful?" is addressed.