I’m happy to share that my photograph – Benchscape No. 7 – has been chosen as a finalist for the RMG Exposed event this November.
Every object has a story. These arrangements are inspired in part by the famous 17th century “vanitas” themed Dutch still life paintings, by Henry Moore’s sculptural maquettes, and by the workbenches of wood craftsmen. For me each object here holds a particular memory of a place I’ve lived or travelled. However, the cumulative formal effect on the viewer is intended to be about texture, colour, and light, with the narrative aspect remaining somewhat unknown. JES
I’m also proud to share that one of my senior Visual Art student’s photographs has a also been selected as a finalist in the Youth category. This is Zaira Lo’s image CEILING, 2016.
RMG EXPOSED is a juried photo competition and photography auction held in November each year to promote contemporary photography, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, as well as showcase the talent of regional and national photographers. The evening includes a live auction, great music and food and a silent auction composed of the winning and honorable mention selections made by the jury from the open photography competition.
The 7th Annual RMG Exposed Juried Photography Competition and Silent Auction finalists are posted here:
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is the largest public gallery in Durham Region. It occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Erickson. Featuring a Permanent Collection of over 4000 works of art, four galleries of diverse & changing exhibitions, vibrant programs, Arthur’s on the 4th event space, gallery shop, library, and two art & education studios, the RMG is located in downtown Oshawa beside the main library and City Hall.
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John Edwin Sweetman 