June 26 - July 5, 1987
"Look"
Richard Purdy
“East/West”, Centennial Library & “Performance Workshop/ Presentation”, Churchill Square
Montreal artist, Richard Purdy, brought an interdisciplinary approach to The Works Festival with his performances and exhibit. Drawing from music, dance, history and religion, Purdy merged his varied personal interests to create an imaginary mythos. His exhibit included fictitious objects from imaginative cultures, myths and creatures. His performances also created alternate realities through his play on reason and the senses.
Photo Credit: Douglas Clark 1987
Photo Credit: Douglas Clark 1987
“Wearable Works” Exhibition, Edmonton Art Gallery – Rae Anderson, Gail Bachynski, Insese Birstins, Janet Brooks, Diana Burgonye, Lyn Carter, Kai Chan, Joanne Circle, Lee Dickson, Michelle Hardy, Michelle Heon, Lynda Hickenbottom-Lord, Lynda Hunter-Joshnson, Lisa Keedwell, Barbara Klunder, Tanya Mars, Melleny Melody, Skye Morrison, Evelyn Roth, Vivienne Sosnowski, Barbara Todd
The Wearable Works Exhibition was presented at the Edmonton Art Gallery (EAG). The theme -Wearable Works- examined the relationship between the body and adornment. National in scope, three curators from across Canada were asked to select art that took the body as its starting point, but could still be worn. In conjunction with the exhibit at the EAG, four performance artists from Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver also presented their interpretations of the relationship between the body and clothing. From Edmonton, the Mile Zero Dance Company also conducted eighteen more performances based on the body at the EAG during the Festival.
The Works “Look” Featured Artist Exhibits
A.1 Wastepaper Co., Daniel Ahmad, Praceta Alberto, Helen Andersen, Carl Andre, Edgarso Antonia Vigo, Robert Arnst, Don Austin, B.E. Pilcher & Family "Valley of the sunny sax & Rock River Cello Lletly's Nest, Vittori Baccelli (C.P 139), Andrea Baeza, Prof. Kum Nam Baik, Polly M. Bak, Paul Ballard, Anna Banana, Claudine Barbot, Gerard Barbot, Vittore Baroni, Manfred Bartling, Keith Bates, Lancillotto Bellini, John M. Bennett, Acosta Bentos, Peter Bergner (Comeniusstr. 43), Berkeley Office, Howard Bernstein, Terry Birch, Joe Blades (Broken Jaw Press), Mark Bloch, Adriano Bonari, Tom Brammer, Joaquim Branco, Steve Bridger, Paulo Bruscky, Isabel Cabral, Jim Cave, Ryosuke Cohen, Julio A. Costa, Rui Costa, Roberta Crown, Karla Cummins, Frank Cuttrell Rutkovsky, Kibbutz Dan, Orestis Davias, Wilson de Oliveira Jasa, Salvatore De Rosa, Guillermo Deisler (Thalmannplatz), Nicole Dextras (Island Studio), Eduardo Diaz Espinoza, Marcello Diotallevi, Joy Dirto, C. Donaldson, Cianfranco Duro, M. Durocher, Tim Eckert, Eidenger, Epistolary Stud Farm, Erin & Naomi Dolgoy, Poul Esting, Nadine Etkes, James Evans, Giuliano Falco, Arturo Giuseppe Fallico II, Fernando-Apolito, Ahna Fertik, Luc Fierens, Foist Magazine, Lucia Fonesca Ribaro, Fool's Paradise, Fossum Studio, Korneliusz Francke, Charles Francois, Tetsuya Fukui, J.C. Gagnon, Galantai-Artpool, Jesus Romeo Galdamez, Donald Gariepy, Joe Garrigan, Bedeschi Giuseppe, Edward R. Gonzo, Dr. Klaus Groh, Charles Merrill Gross, Petro Grund, Capuano Guido, Margaret Anne Hanrahan, Paulette Hawkins, Hegedus 2 Laszi-O, E.F. Higgins, Crag Hill, T. Hoare, I.G.H. Private World, Leavenworth Jackson, Stephen Jacob, Jorg Jahns, Matty Jankowski (Circle Arts Inc), D. Jarvis (Aardverx), Optiks Kabana, C. Kasnowski, Rhodi Kasperbauer, Kimmer/Vicarious Experiences, Anne King, Laura Kinzel, Deborah Kivett, Steen Krarup, Carol Krismer, Martin Krist, Antonio Ladra, Pat & Dick Larter, Last Exit c/o A. Tregnaghi, Pascal Lenoir, Michael Lewis, Joel Lipman, Oronzo Liuzzi, Josean M.L., Ruggero Maggi ("Amazon"), Elie-Gerard Maman (Diagonale), C.L. Marchant, Koppany Marton, Mario Marzidovsek, Jacques Massa, Music Master, C.L. Merchant, Peter R. Meyer, Minoy, Angela & Henning Mittendorf, Serge Mongrain, Rene Montes, Monty Cantsin & Arthur, Gregg Moor, Perica Morkov, M. Moshuk, Mr. Fabulous, Georg Muhleck, Seiei Jack Nakahara, Shigeru Nakayama, Nature and Organization, W.W. Neumann, Steven C. Nicol, Tomomichi Nishiyama, Shinoh Nodera, Leticia Ocharan, Fredo Ojoa, Jurgen O. Olbrich, Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, Tom Pack, Clemente Padin, Fernando Penteddo, Teresinka Pereira, Carlo Pittore, Artes Plasticas, Bern Porter, JK Post, Michael Poulton, Gilbertto Prado, Lisa Puchir, Trevor Pye, R. & D. Kamperelic, Radio Free Dada, Askel Ravn, Carol Redmond, Dimosioypalliliko Retire, Sue Roberts, David Robilliard, Alejandro Romero-Carlos E., Enzo Rosamilia, Nando Rosamilia, Jorge Rosano ("Aztec#Mail"), Routine Art Co., Ruben M. Tani & Virginia, Wolfgang Sakowski (Hessestr. 13), Saval, Paul Schiller, Barb Schreiner, Allan Schwartz, Score Broadsides, Michel Sevigny, Michael Sharkey, Teresa Simons, David Skingle, Skooter, Joel Smith, Solomonoff & Von Hoffmanstahl, Southwoods United Church Sunday School Children, L. Spiegelman, H.L. Springer, JR., Chuck Stake, Stamp - Axe, State of Being, C. Steudel, Manfred Stirnemann, Giovanni Strada (CP 271), Lunar Sued, Lucien Suel, Susan's Delusions, Bruno Talpo, Stanley C. Tang, Ulrich Tarlatt, The Mitsui Bank of Canada, Rosemary Thompson, Andraj Tisma, Tony Lowes-Publishers Group, Lau Tzoo, Facil Vega, Jan Verschoore, Tana Vigo, R. Watts, B.W. Wiggle, Rudi Wilderjans, Jan Wilson Kaufman, Suzette Winchester, Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt, Man Woman, Xeroxial Editions, Allen K. Yost, Helmut Zielke, Roberto Zito, organised by The Works – “International Correspondence/Mail Art Exhibition”, Centennial Library Plaza.
Celebration of Women in the Arts, artists Barbara Akins Ralsoy, Frances Alty-Arscott, Mary Biggs, Debra Brygadyr, Kathryn Burns, Angela Christ, Merlen J Cox-Bishop, Anr Desiree Burford, Karen Dugas, Joan Hall, Ruth Jepson, Susan Kolven, Agnieszka M. Matejko, Annemarie Mobach, Seka Owen, Lucienne Partiridge-Favret, Eileen Raucher Sutton, Jane Rees, Adeline Rockett, Sandy Segal, Esther Skaar-Freeman, Joanne Van Belkum, Anu Vedagiri – “Celebration of Women in the Arts", Manulife Place.
Jackie Anderson – “Sculpture/Jewelry” Ramada Renaissance Hotel.
Rae Anderson, Gail Bachynski, Insese Birstins, Janet Brooks, Diana Burgonye, Lyn Carter, Kai Chan, Joanne Circle, Lee Dickson, Michelle Hardy, Michelle Heon, Lynda Hickenbottom-Lord, Lynda Hunter-Joshnson, Lisa Keedwell, Barbara Klunder, Tanya Mars, Melleny Melody, Sky Morrison, Evelyn Roth, Vivienne Sosnowski, Barbara Todd – “Wearable Works", Edmonton Art Gallery.
Sculptors' Association of Alberta, artists Larry Andreoff, Joan Brown, Carol Croteau, Duncan Currie, Fran Cuyler, Marjorie Ann Davies, Keith W. Evans, Anthony Hanmer, Franklyn Johnson, Armand Juchli, Anu Kadikondala, Donna Marchyshyn (Shymko), Gerry Nason, Rick Nickel, Terry Prince, Dawn Roadhouse, Debbie Swanson, Dennis C. Wighton, Romana T. Yuca – “Sculpture", Manulife Place.
Friends of the University of Alberta Museums, artists Irene Avaalaaqiaq, Joy Halluak, Baker Lake, Jessie Oonark, curator Helen Collinson – “Human Image II: Myth and Magic in Inuit Art", Manulife Place.
Don Begg – “Bronze Wildlife", McCauley Plaza.
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, directed by Douglas Berquist, conceptualised by Leila Sujir – “Technologically Native — A Narrative Document”, Hudson’s Bay Centre.
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, directed by Douglas Berquist, produced by Nowell Berg – “Passion for Philanthropy”, Hudson’s Bay Centre.
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, artist Marcella Bienvenue – “The Heart is a Lonely Monitor”, Hudson’s Bay Centre.
Growing Concerns, artists Leslianna Blackner, Sylvia Blashko, Sophia Dvorzsak, Maureen Fijal, Lynn Malin, Gloria Mok, Gwyneth Stark – “seven VII views, Citadel Theatre.
Stephanie Bowman – “Temples of You", Marlowe’s Restaurant and Bar.
Alberta Society of Artists, artists E. Ross Bradley, Maureen Harvey, Russ Hoggar, Yuriko Igarashi, Justine Janus-Miquel, Ilda Lubāne, Esther Skaar-Freeman – “An End Unto Itself", Metropolitan Building.
Malcom Brekkie – “Collography", Marlowe’s Restaurant and Bar.
Latitude 53, artists Blair Brennan, Hellen Collinson, Jim Corrigan, Tommie Gallie, Darci Schuler-Mallon, Peter Wachowich – “Latitude 53 Presents Installation", Royal LePage Building.
University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, artists Hendrick Bres, Gisela Felsberg, Ted Godwin, Terrance Keller, Frank Vertwort, Lasco Von Schilea – “75th Anniversary Exhibition", Manulife Place.
Corliss Buckland Nicks – “Paintings", Cosmos Greek Village Restaurant.
Catherine Bugess, Isla Burns, Phil Darrah, Clay Ellis, Robert Harrison, Terrance Keller, Don Kottman, Alan Reynolds, Robert Scott, Blake Senini, Gary Williams, Chuck Wissinger – “Collaboration in Clay", Bank of Montreal.
Philip Cairns – “Paintings and Drawings", Metropolitan Building.
Debra Cherniawsky – “Ceramic Sculpture", Edmonton Centre.
Red Deer College, artists Ian Cook, Peggy Johnson, Gene Leavitt, Pat Matheson, David More, Graham Page, Joseph Reeder, Shirley Rimer, Jim Westergard – “Central Alberta Artists", Bank of Montreal.
Flo Dukta – “Growth", Continental Bank Building.
Centre Eye the Photography Gallery, artists Mark Florian, Gary Graves, Jill Peterson, Marla Strong, Francois Vaillancourt – “From Moment to Memory", Canada Trust Building.
Susan Gunderson – “Refuge", Metropolitan Building.
Barbara Roe Hicklin – “Canada Coast to Coast", Scotia Place, 1100-10060 Jasper Avenue.
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, artist Wendy Hill-Tout – “Desire”, Hudson’s Bay Centre.
Yuriko Igarshi – “Wildflowers and Mountains”, Mongolian Food Experience Restaurant.
JMJ Studios: June Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins – “Soft Sculpture Plants", Continental Bank Building.
Ric Kokotovich – “Hard Body Series", Sidetrack Café.
JoAnna Lange – “Birth Rites", Canada Trust Building.
Brenda Malkinson – “Stained Glass", Heritage Trust Building.
Rafael Moreno – “Computer Paintings", Metropolitan Building.
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, artist Joseph Paithouski – “Aud Lang Syne”, Hudson’s Bay Centre.
NAIT Photographic Technology Department – “Edmonton in a Day", Continental Bank Building.
Graham Peacock, Seka Owen – “Abstract Paintings", Four Seasons Hotel, and Sidetrack Cafe.
Peter Rasmussen – “Encounter", Metropolitan Building.
Red Deer College Alumni – “Bumper Crop IV: Virgin Soils", McCauley Plaza.
The Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications – “The CAPIC Show: The Eight Annual Exhibition”, The Citadel Theatre.
Carol Selfridge, Richard Selfridge – “Terracotta Vessels", Edmonton Centre.
Nelson Shaw – “Steel and Clay", Edmonton Centre.
Gary Spotowski – “Winged Out", LeMarchand Mansion.
Cori Stent – “This is the Title", Metropolitan Building.
Exhibits at Partner Organizations
T.H. Morgan Gallery, artists June Bourque, Mary Lou Crerar, Joan Healey, Harold Lyon, Harold Olsen – “Seascapes,” T.H. Morgan Gallery.
Edmonton Art Gallery – “Sculpture by Invitation 1987,” Edmonton Art Gallery.
Latitude 53, artist Steven Heimbeker – “Wall-mounted Steel Sculpture”, Canada Trust Building 10036 Jasper Avenue
Latitude 53, artist Rob Sander – “If I Should Die Before I Wake,” Latitude 53.
Festival Photographer – Douglas Clark