Derya Akay: with bread,

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Derya Akay, "with bread, (draft)," 2017

digital screen capture. © courtesy of the artist.

Join us at the Campbell River Art Gallery on Friday, March 31 for the opening of Derya Akay's solo exhibition with bread,. Doors will open at 6 pm with an artist talk at 6:30 pm.

The exhibition title is derived from the word “company” inferring the “breaking of bread” or the presence of bread as a material and performative component to a social exchange. This exhibition is made possible with the support of SAHA Association, as well as exhibition sponsor, Flooring Canada.

Imbued with Akay’s all-encompassing practice, the exhibition draws from his time as visiting artist from August 28 - September 3, 2016. During his time in Campbell River Akay created a temporary installation where he hosted a dinner party which served as research for this exhibition. This research project was generously supported by Canada Council for the Arts.

with bread, also looks to the ancient style of mosaics, “The Unswept Floor” (Heraklitos, 2nd Century BC), as an aesthetic and conceptual grounding. Akay will be presenting an installation composed of 3D printed sculptures, paintings, photographic prints, ceramic, glass, wax and organic objects. ​with bread, combines Akay’s myriad of skills from his personal and familial background while also considering the formal and material imprints of organic decay within the institution.

with bread, will be on view until Wednesday, May 17, 2017.An exhibition statement will be available in print and online.Everyone is welcome to attend.Admission by donation.