October, 2009
What makes a bonfire blaze bright in the night sky? Where does its power to captivate, mesmerize and unify come from? Towering flames, chants and folk songs, flying ash, crackling wood, secret pagan rituals and seasonal rites of passage, the pungent scent of burning embers and melting marshmallows; the secret allure of the bonfire is in its sensory experience. Across history and culture, bonfires have offered diverse communities a unique ceremonial experience of open air fire. This fall, UPPERCASE gallery celebrates the tradition, lore, and enigmatic beauty of bonfires in an exhibition of visual art.
The following works are available for purchase. Please email your inquiries to info (at) uppercasegallery.ca.
Doug Fraser, framed original painting ($750) (conditionally sold)
Lisa Congdon, original painting ($350)
Mariko Paterson, ceramic tea pot ($175)
Blair Kelly, framed linocut ($475)
Tanya Lam, framed digital print ($100)
Amanda Woodward, original painting ($150) (conditionally sold)
Amanda Woodward, original painting ($150)
Kim Scafuro, original painting ($200)
Rough & Perfect, flickering light (sold)
Rough & Perfect, Hobo Joe light ($135)