Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th - 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase.
In Luminosity, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together, the works unveil the artists' vivid hues and abstract elements, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.
Born and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings, particularly trees, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic, lively forests. Her newest book, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity, posits that as the artists of our own stories, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new, creative and unifying into existence.
Forsland explores the creative process itself, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life.
During the run of the exhibition, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’, contributing their own drawings, impressions, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. Over the course of the exhibition, this community-made artwork will evolve, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition.
IMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest, for keeping our gallery free to attend.
IMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations, on which Luminosity will be presented, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.