Levin Ifko: Writing With My Hands

×

Expand

Levin Ifko, “2020 March 13,” 2020

mixed media, Image courtesy of the artist.

Levin Ifko: Writing With My Hands

Residency Description

I love street signage. I really enjoy recipes, and finding magazine cutouts. I’m quite fond of my collection of bus tickets (many of which have been gifts from friends and peers). And lately I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast. Whether clear or complex, there can be so many reasons why people are drawn to certain objects. And there are times we can’t (or don’t) put it into words. Either way, these “things” have become a huge part of my life and routine, and the way I navigate the spaces around me. I’ve been interested in writing in a way that uses objects by recreating them in some way, and replacing or altering the text on labels or signs. Writing through objects has become an avenue that I explore discomfort, care, and change, while acknowledging the importance, familiarity, and fun in the things that surround us. Overall, I’m feeling excited and grateful for the opportunity to be in TNG’s space these next five weeks, and am looking forward to meeting people (in all the ways that COVID allows), sharing recipes, and writing with my hands.

Bio

Levin Ifko is an emerging artist and writer. Their research interests include mental health and queer theory – and they are interested in exploring these things through text and objects of routine. They work as a gallery attendant and barista, and their work is currently being shown with the AFA Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX Southern Alberta, 2021-2023). Ifko will be graduating from the Alberta University of the Arts (BFA Media Arts) in 2022.

PLEASE NOTE: The New Gallery is participating in the Alberta COVID-19 Restrictions Exemption Program, proof of vaccination will be required to visit the gallery. 

TNG will be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM to 6PM. While it’s not a requirement, we are encouraging folks to book an appointment to visit the gallery through Eventbrite. The gallery will be open to walk-ins on Saturdays.

If you don’t feel comfortable visiting TNG in person, we are happy to offer free digital tours via Zoom. If you’d like to organize a tour please contact Alexa Bunnell, our Communications & Outreach Coordinator, at alexa@thenewgallery.org and we will reach out to you with a meeting link.