Experience Exhibitions In the Distance

In the Distance

14 January 2012 – 26 February 2012

Distance can be defined as a separation by physical, emotional, or psychological means. Drawing from the MacKenzie Art Gallery's permanent collection, this exhibition features recently acquired work by several contemporary artists and their meditations on distance, time and technology. 

Among the selections are: Doris Larson's Burn (2002-2008) and Joanne Bristol's Satellite Image, Gopher Hole, North bank of the South Saskatchewan, Year 2001 (2001), two video-based works which explore distance as an interval between two points of time and our alienation from the natural world.

Curated by: Lydia Miliokas

Lydia Miliokas is a fourth-year student at the University of Regina, majoring in Art History, with plans to pursue further studies in Curation and Arts Administration. As part of the Young Canada Works Program, Lydia has worked with the gallery as a curatorial research assistant and assisted with two previous exhibitions. She is also a student curator for the University of Regina BFA exhibition.

 Joanne Bristol, Satellite image, Gopher Hole, North Bank of South Saskatchewan, 2001, video installation. Collection of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, purchased with the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Assistance Program. John Noestheden, Yellow Object, 1999, aluminum, rubber, paint , 13.2 x 13.2 x 13.2 cm. Collection of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, gift of John Noestheden. John Noestheden, Bumpered Cube,  1999, aluminum, rubber, edition 3 of 3, 22 x 22 x 22 cm. Collection of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, gift of John Noestheden. Alwyn O’Brien, When are we going to get there? (Martha), 2006, Porcelain, earthenware, enamel, luster, mishima, flocking, 34 x 38.5 x 24 cm. Collection of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, purchased with funds donated by Taylor Automotive Group in memory of Bobbie Taylor. John Noestheden, Blue Cube, 1997, aluminum, rubber, paint,  15.2 x 19 x 19 cm. Collection of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, gift of John Noestheden.

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