The Dazzle
Group Exhibition
Sept 9 - Oct 17, 2010
Narwhal Art Projects invites you to experience The Dazzle, a study and celebration of collection fetishism. Collaborating with over thirty different artists and assemblers, Narwhal presents a cabinet of wonders that reveals the mysteries of the world through an installation of enigmatic treasures. Inspired by early 17th century Wunderkammers, The Dazzle exists as a microcosm of our world, capturing diverse specimens from a wide array of studies including natural history, geology, mathematics, archeology, magic and mythology. Mirroring early explorers who used the Wunderkammer to showcase worldly discoveries from distant lands, The Dazzle unearths artist creations fabricated through internal mind mapping, resulting in an awe inspiring collection of the bizarre.
Contributing artists include Stephen Appleby-Barr, Joe Becker, Katie Bethune-Leamen, Rory Dean, Nicholas DiGenova, Shannon Gerard, Katy Horan, Melinda Josie, Adrienne Kammerer, Peggy Kouroumalos, Christy Langer, Ginette Lapalme, Jamiyla Lowe, Derek Mainella, Noel Middleton, Megan McKenzie, Julie Moon, Jennifer Murphy, Jennifer Muskopf, Tibi Tibi Neuspiel, Jessica Polka, Jennifer Rose Sciarrino, Jennie Suddick, Carly Waito, Jacob Whibley, Selena Wong, Naomi Yasui and the Wild Unknown.
Opening Reception & Signing:
Thursday Sept 9, 2010
7-10pm
Selected artists will be in attendance
Runs Sept 9 - Oct 17, 2010
The Dazzle Exhibition Catalogue
This exhibition is celebrated with the release of “The Dazzle: A Cabinet of Wonder”, an 80 page hardcover book presenting a study and celebration of collection fetishism. Collaborating with over thirty different artists and assemblers, Narwhal presents a cabinet of wonders that reveals the mysteries of the world through an installation of enigmatic treasures.
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Selected Artwork
Nodal Point (teade)
3D, wood + ephemera. 2010
9 x 9 x 1" deep
Nodal Point
3D, wood + ephemera. 2010
9 x 9 x 1" deep
ATR 2
13 X 20" Felt, thread. 2010
Sisters of the summoning
Graphite on paper 2010
13.5 x 16.25" framed
Of this men shall know nothing
12.25 x 16.25" framed
Graphite on paper 2010
Deeble
Oil on Linen, 2010
18 x 14” unframed, 22 x 18" framed
Geometry Acolyte
Oil on Linen, 2010
12 x 8” unframed, 16 x 12" framed
Fuckingroovin
Oil on linen 2010
12.25 x 16.25" framed
Soothsayer
Oil on linen 2010
10.25 x 12.75" framed
Barite 2
Oil on masonite 2010.
6.5 x 5 ” unframed
Amethyst 3
Oil on masonite 2010.
5.5 x 6.5” unframed
Black Prism
8 x 8 x 8" glass, sand, charcoal, rose, claw, feathers, crystal, stone 2010
There: Ahnighito-ish 04
Automotive enamel, cast aluminum 2010
Moon
Mixed media. 2010
36"x 36" x 8"deep
Heavy Head
15 x 12" 2010
Silicone, resin, oil paint, fiberglass, hair
Gnomon 1
Plaster, graphite w. steel base.2010
12 x 8 x 8"
Glaze Test 2.0
Porcelain, Slip, Glaze 2010
6 x 18" tall.
Glaze Test 2.1
Porcelain, Slip, Glaze 2010
6 x 18" tall.
Bear
Coil built porcelain. Soda-fired.
Glazes, underglazes, lustre, decals and nose of a teddy bear.
Bride
Coiled and pinched porcelain. Soda-fired.
Glazes, underglazes and gold lustre.
Seer
Gouache on paper
15.5 x 19.5" unframed,
Bear
10 x 10"
Ink on board 2010
Silver-Haired Bat
Oil on linen, 2010.
14” x 18” unframed, 15.5 ” x 19.5” framed
Great Horned Owl
Oil on linen, 2010.
18” x 26” unframed, 19.5 ” x 27.5” framed
River Hunter
15 x 20' unframed, 20 x 24" framed
Ink on paper 2010
Helm of the Determinist
28" tall. Wearable helmet.
Wood, oil.
Chaplet of the Determinist
72" tall. Musicbox pendant.
Wood, Oil 2010
Irregular Alphahedrons
Various sizes 1 - 4"ea Set of 26
Wood, oil , paint. 2010
Agnus Scythicus
Gouache on Watercolor Paper 2010
7.5 x10" unframed, 9 x 12.5" framed
Cordyceps Sinensis
Gouache on Watercolor Paper 2010
7.5 x10" unframed, 9 x 12.5" framed
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