unearthed: Persian Artists Gathering – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
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June 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In partnership with Coquitlam Heritage and facilitated by Bita Rezaei, we invite Persian artists of all disciplines to the Art Gallery at Evergreen for a special event. Tour the gallery exhibition “unearthed” with artist Jamal Tabasinejad and curator Katherine Dennis, followed by refreshments in our lake-side lobby. Join a conversation led by Bita Rezaei in this meet & greet to connect with fellow artists living in the Tri-Cities and surrounding area.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
Adobe buildings—uncommon in the wet, mild climate of British Columbia—are a fixture of Iranian desert architecture. This sophisticated and ancient architectural style uses sun-dried clay bricks to construct a diverse array of structures, from humble domes to vast citadels and intricate ziggurats. The magic of adobe construction has captivated the imagination of two Iranian Canadian artists: painter Jamal Tabasinejad and ceramic artist Mitra Mahmoodi. Their joint exhibition delves into the artists’ shared fascination with adobe architecture, with a focus on representation in painting and abstraction in sculpture.
