Virtual Art

Nothing stops art from happening. Lack of resources, accessibility issues or even a pandemic, won't slow down creativity and the consumption of it. I believe the reason is because art, in its many forms, is an integral part of our being. One reason may be that we can enjoy enjoy artistic offerings - whether visual, performing or literary - equitably and conveniently from our homes right now. As the arts have always been a hub where we can all connect, that has shown true again, but in a different way.

Online exhibits are so prevalent currently, and it looks like this will carry on after we settle into the new normal. I have work in two exhibits for the month of May. The first one is Tangible a joint exhibit with glass and mixed media artist, Gunilla Kay for the Arts Council of Surrey. Nine months ago, when we conceived this show, we were talking about how our work can be touched and handled, which is not always the case with art. Ironic how our show is not available for tactile enjoyment and that it reflects our restriction of physical contact during these challenging times. Art imitates life once again.

http://artscouncilofsurrey.ca/acs-virtual-gallery-may-2020-exhibition/

The other exhibit in which I have submitted work, is Encounters - Asian Fusion for the Semiahmoo Arts Society. This exhibit was an opportunity for me to draw from my Indonesian heritage with a pastel and acrylic piece on cedar panel, called My Garuda (image above). Encounters is also a part of the Asian Heritage Month Society's show, Interconnected, so my art is actually being shown in three exhibits this month.

https://semiahmooarts.com/encounters-show/