Consumerism
Western GM Gallery 80 Veterans Way, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y2
Stephanie Clark, “Gone/Off Air,” 2024
paper collage, 20 x 16" (courtesy of the Alberta Society of Artists)
The Alberta Society of Artists is proud to present the group exhibition Consumerism featuring the work of Alberta artists: Alexis Marie Chute, Byron McBride, E. Ross Bradley, Gracie Safranovich, Hope Jacyk, Jilene Shafers, Kimberly Jones, Kyungah Song, Leslie Delanty, Shelley Ewing, Stephanie Clark, Stephen Chan, Sylvie Pinard, Tom Andriuk, Verna Vogel and Zoong Nguyen.
“The process of acquiring goods and services beyond the basic need defines consumerism, something which many people pride themselves on as a way of cultivating a self-identity and social empowerment.
Consumerism is also widely criticized for having an impact on the environment. Critics believe Climate Change is due to an overexploitation of natural resources and large production of waste from disposable goods.
This exhibition aims to explore the notion that Consumerism is two-pronged: a possible root to many societal ills or a promotion of consumers freedom of choice.”
For more information, go to https://www.albertasocietyofartists.com/consumerism_drumheller/ , email coordinator@albertasocietyofartists.com, or call the ASA Gallery at 403-265-0012. The Alberta Society of Artists is the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province, providing art education and exhibitions in public venues since 1931. The Society’s goal is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.