Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell

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Ruth Beer, “Oil Topography,” 2014

jacquard woven tapestry: copper electrical wire, polyester and cotton (Photo: Rachel Topham Photography) (courtesy of the Gallery)

Artist Tour and Opening Reception: Saturday, November 30 | 2 – 5PM.

The Art Gallery at Evergreen in Coquitlam and the Burnaby Art Gallery co-present the exhibition Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell, an exhibition in two parts. Taking place across the two galleries concurrently, this exhibition contemplates Beer’s artistic research on the entwined relationships between humankind and our industries.

For decades, Beer has used sculpture to explore the depictions, constructs and myths of landscape.  Her dynamic practice revolves around an ecological examination of our rapidly transforming Pacific Northwest region. Beer’s early explorations of minimalist abstract and elemental forms have evolved into an interest in materials and their relationship to culture and society. In the artist’s hands, raw natural materials are shaped through the cultural and sociopolitical forces that harvest them. Through an array of materially seductive artworks—glistening copper weavings, tapestries, bronze and ceramic stones, woven photographs and prints on paper—Beer offers timely reflections on themes related to belonging, human-land relationships and the pressing climate crisis.

Artist Tour:

Artist tour begins at Art Gallery at Evergreen November 30th at 2PM. Shuttle transportation to Burnaby Art Gallery from 3 – 3:30PM

Join us on Saturday, November 30th for an artist-led tour and the opening reception of Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell, an exhibition in two parts at the Art Gallery at Evergreen and Burnaby Art Gallery.  A tour with artist Ruth Beer will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by complimentary shuttle service to Burnaby Art Gallery for the opening reception of the exhibition. Light refreshments will be offered.

There are twenty spots available on the shuttle, available on a first come, first served basis. The gallery tours are wheelchair accessible, however, the complimentary shuttle service is not equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell  is co-produced between the Art Gallery at Evergreen and the Burnaby Art Gallery, curated by Katherine Dennis and Jennifer Cane.