de·tri·tus ob·jects en·vi·sion·ing con·text | Youth artists exploring themes or portraiture

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“Detritus, Objects, Envisioning, and Context,” no date

(courtesy of the gallery)

This exhibition explores ideas of a self portrait through ideas of:  the detritus we gather in our lives, objects that represent self, envisioning a future, and the context(s) that influence our idea of self by five Red Deer artists aged 16-17.  These youth artists had the opportunity to work with local practicing artists to explore ideas of portraiture through a variety of artistic styles and media while incorporating the themes into their work.  The intention was to create an opportunity for a thriving creative environment and an intercultural exchange.

About the Artists:

There are five artists participating in this exhibit, all the artists are high school students from Red Deer who share a passion for art and a determination to improve their skills.  They have dedicated 4 weeks to exploring concepts of detritus, meaningful objects, envisioning, and contexts that influence our definition of self.  Each student committed over 8 hours trying various techniques, working with a multitude of media, and learning from different artists.  All five of these incredible students has challenged themselves and their abilities to create this unique and exciting exhibit