NOCTURN Alberta Society of Artists

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by Ed Flanagan

"Landscape 8"

Reception: Saturday, Feb 16 1pm- 3pm

Guest Speaker Gerald St. Maur ASA: Saturday, Feb 16 1:30 PM 

Gerald St. Maur is a literary and visual artist. He is the author of a variety of books on philosophy, poetry and drama, and has directed work for the stage, radio and television. His visual studies have been published in books on haiga, collage, charcoal and pastel. His work has been exhibited in major cities across Canada and is housed in various private and public collections.

About Nocturn:

The origin and etymology of NOCTURN: Middle English nocturne, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin nocturnus, going back to Latin, feminine of nocturnus "of the night." - From the Merriam Webster dictionary

The artworks shown in this AFA juried exhibition have been selected based upon individual responses to the original call for submissions. At the time of writing we are past the Winter Solstice when the hours of light and dark reveal the predominance of darkness. At other times of the calendar year we experience the Summer Solstice as well as the Spring Equinox and the Fall Equinox. This celestial balance is essential to our existence, giving rise to biological changes as well as inducing memories, dreams and experiences from the past as well as anticipation for the future. There are very many historical examples that could be used as examples from the disciplines of Music, Literature, Poetry as well as the Visual Arts.

The works in this exhibition reveal the diversity of artistic response. The net result is one of the most intriguing thematic exhibitions the Alberta Society of Artists has held. The exhibition will be staged in several Alberta locations over the next two years.

Look into the darkness and find the other half of yourself!

Peter Deacon RCA - juror