Luminescence IV

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Ron Simmer, "Berzerkatroid Dragon," 2019

Opening Event: Opening Night March 16, Doors open at 8 PM (7 PM for VIP Pass Holders); Closing Night Event: April 6th, 7 to 9 PM (fire breathing dragon featured both the opening and closing event)

On Saturday, March 16th the Burnaby Arts Council will host the opening exhibition of Luminescence IV. This family-friendly event features compelling artworks by 25+ local artists representing varying disciplines. These artists present the many ways this brilliant natural phenomenon – the essence of light or luminescence – has inspired them.

Executive Director of the Burnaby Arts Council, and show curator Teena Martin says the event has evolved from a single art installation to large-scale artworks both indoors and outdoors: “With so many different artworks represented there will be a lot to see and experience. We’ve also had so much interest from the artists themselves, we know the exhibit will showcase experiential art in new ways to capture the imagination of our visitors.”

Luminescence IV will feature up to 30 individual works that utilize two and three dimensional professional designs, creating an illuminating experience. This year one of the featured artists is local Burnaby icon Ron Simmer who will be showing his highly engaging Berzerkatroid Dragon. The dragon is approximately 16 feet long, 9 feet high and weighs approximately 450 lb. The propane fire effect was fabricated by Daniel Stratten of Think Industrial.

“A big thanks to the Deer Lake Gallery for allowing me to exhibit my Berzeraktroid Dragon for Luminescence IV. I make experimental artwork within my Burning Man community, but it is often difficult to export this art to the general population. I appreciate the freedom to show the Burnaby community innovative and interactive sculpture – artists in our part of the world struggle to display non-conforming and unusual art.” shares Ron Simmer, featured artist.

Limited VIP Passes are available for the opening at a cost of $25 each. These tickets include front of the line access, early entry to the event (7 PM, one hour before general admission), a drink ticket and access to an exclusive performance. The opening night event features DJ BJAM and a live fire performance by ACROfire Entertainment.

Luminescence is presented in partnership with Norburn Lighting and with support from Prime Image Technologies, BC Arts Council and the City of Burnaby.