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Online edition of summer 2011 trap\door newsletter

trap door — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:08:50 +0000

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Marie-Lyne Quirion: Control/Loss of Self Image

trap door — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:45:19 +0000

Click here for the link to the exhibition/info!

Marie-Lyne Quirion portfolio page

Trap\door artist-run centre is pleased to be hosting this year’s annual exhibition from October 17, 2011 to October 24, 2011. It features the exhibition and participatory art-works of Montreal based artist Marie-Lyne Quirion.

As a large segment of her work will be based on interacting with the Lethbridge public, we hope we can reach as many people to interact and participate with this exhibition. We will be featuring planned times and locations to meet and engage with Marie-Lyne (information will be on the website). We will be hosting an event, where we hope most people can attend. It will occur at the NAAG (255 12 C St. N) on Thursday evening, October 20t, from 7pm-11pm. There is also an exhibition of printed works which will be at the Blueprint Gallery (519 4 Ave S), and an online element which will exhibit, but also provide information for people to know what to expect when choosing to participate in her works. The website is www.controlloss.ca .

Following is her artist statement:

The artistic genre that particularly interests me within the field of photography is portraiture. My work focuses on the relationship of self-representation and the dual challenge of, on one hand, self-image projection, and on the other, the resulting perception. In our post-modern society where relations to others through social networks such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are part of everyday life, we constantly define ourselves through image and self-image through excessive self-management. Challenging this idea of control is what interests me.

Because the model/viewer relationship occupies a crucial role in the decision-making process of how the model wants to be exposed and perceived through self-image, the status of this relationship plays a considerable role within the creative process of my work.

Most importantly, the photographic device acts as a social instrument. Within my work the camera creates an active dynamic between artist, model and viewer. Roles are not fixed, but fluid. The camera allows the freedom of active participation.

We at trap\door believe that her focus is an important one, it speaks of an issue that confronts a majority of people who have an online presence. It challenges us to think about how much control we really have with our self-image, online and in daily life. We are very excited to be hosting Marie-Lyne this week, and we hope you participate.

Information about the participatory works can be seen at this link: www.controlloss.ca We will also be posting information about planned events for you to attend, and other forms of information as well as the online exhibition side of things. The website will be updated as we go along. Keep checking back, as we will be updating it often.

Thank you, we hope to see you this week!

Yay! No longer a graveyard! New podcast about Arts Days in Lethbridge!

trap door — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:28:41 +0000

trap door podcast for sept 29 2011

We hope you enjoy the show, we’re glad there’s now a reason to come to the site, there will be plenty of news and upcoming events posted on the trap\door homepage from now on. It’s a fact and 17 Bernadettes agree.///

Sarah Barr performance.

trap door — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:15:26 +0000

Sarah Barr was at CKXU today, and here is the recording of the performance. As part of the exhibition opening on Saturday November 20th. For an interview with Sarah, tune in to CKXU 88.3 FM on Thursday at 7pm for trap\door radio.

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Sarah Barr: in a thin voice

trap door — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:35:20 +0000

Trap\door Artist Run Centre in conjunction with Parlour Window present Sarah Barr: in a thin voice

November 20 – December 17; opening reception November 20, 7pm-9pm

Parlour Window, 310 2nd Avenue South

A solo exhibition by Montreal artist and U of L alumna Sarah Barr.

Sarah will be speaking in the Art Now lecture series:

November 15 at noon in the Recital Hall, University of Lethbridge

Macabre Museum this weekend!

trap door — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:42:57 +0000

Seances, Tarot Cards, Psychometric Readings, Surrealist Fortunes and more at the Macabre Museum!

October 31 at 7pm at the Galt Museum

Tickets $10, available at the Galt Museum and Bowman Arts Centre

Contact for more info, Galt Museum store: 403-320-3954

or contact the trap/door.

trapdoor radio yah!

trap door — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:55:01 +0000

trapdoor radio sept 23

Trap\door Radio September 9th! Theme: shoeless broadcasting

trap door — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:57:45 +0000

Hey trap\doorians, big show this week, as it will have to tide you over a fortnight. Learn all you need to know about the upcoming ArtsDays celebrations going on in Lethbridge!

Also go to the Allied Arts Council website to find out more, and find a booklet near you to help navigate the myriad of activities and venues showing local art!

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Trapdoor Radio for August 12th: Persnickety!

trap door — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:44:20 +0000

trapdoor radio august 12th

Here is the latest trap\door radio hour, (mostly) every Thursday at 2 pm on CKXU 88.3 FM or ckxu.com

Lethbridge artist interviews #1

trap door — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:41:30 +0000

Along with audio interviews played on the trap\door radio show, we may at times make an article of the artists who make Lethbridge the arts community that it is. This first article is of Arianna Richardson, who received the trap\door award at last years U of L art open house.
Look forward to another in the next month or so.
Thanks,
Mike

Arianna Richardson

click to view pdf.