BRAMPTON, ON.
(Jan. 8, 2014) – The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is
bustling with arts and culture to kick off the new year. With a
jam-packed lineup of brand new and continuing art gallery and museum
exhibitions, there's something for everyone this January at PAMA.
ART EXHIBITIONS
New art gallery exhibitions include:
- George Walker's The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson
Jan. 12 – March 30
Opening Reception – Sunday, Jan. 19 from 2 – 4 p.m.; Artist’s Talk – Sunday, Jan. 19 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
This exhibition showcases contemporary Canadian artist George
Walker’s limited edition, hand-printed volume of 109 engravings
documenting the life and death of Canadian painter Tom Thomson. The
suite of prints shows Walker's astonishing range as a contemporary
printmaker as he finds inspiration and strong national values in the
paintings of Thomson, an iconic Canadian artist and an inspiration to
the acclaimed Group of Seven.
- True Patriot: The Next Generation of Canadian Superheroes
Jan. 12 – March 30
Opening Reception – Sunday, Jan. 19 from 2 – 4 p.m.
True Patriot is a Canadian comic book anthology featuring new Canadian superheroes created by award-winning Canadian comic book creators. The True Patriot: The Next Generation of Canadian Superheroes
exhibit will showcase some of the original artwork of J. Bone, Scott
Chantler, Tom Fowler, Agnes Garbowska, Adam Gorham, Jay Stephens, with
the writing of J. Torres, and will provide a look at the creative
visual process behind comic book creation.
- The Tree
Jan. 19 – May 4
Opening Reception – Sunday, Jan. 19 from 2 – 4 p.m.
With close to 50 per cent of its total surface area covered in
woodlands, Canada hosts nearly 10 per cent of the world's forests. This
exhibition celebrates the tree through the eyes of artists represented
in PAMA’s permanent art collection.
- Leonard Hutchinson: Ontario
Jan. 19 – May 4
Opening Reception – Sunday, Jan. 19 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Working throughout the 1930s, Leonard Hutchinson is regarded as one
of Canada's foremost Social Realists of the Depression years.
Recognized for his masterful block prints, Hutchinson's work
highlighted the Ontario landscape and documented the life and struggles
of the working people. Leonard Hutchinson: Ontario will feature Hutchinson’s prints from PAMA's permanent art collection.
MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
Continuing museum exhibitions include:
- Inked: Tattoos and the Stories They Tell
is PAMA's community crowdsourced exhibition that explores the unique
stories behind tattoos and uncovers the artistry and individuality
behind tattooing. On display in the museum until March 30, 2014.
- Why We Ink is a gallery
of stories and photographs of memorial and survivor tattoos of those
who have been affected by cancer. Inspired by Jules Fitzsimmons'
online community, this exhibit is on display in the museum tunnel until
March 30, 2014.
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PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region's culture and
heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help
make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community.
Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs
for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to
choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of
Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more. |
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