L.O. today

2013
Editor : Museum London
Location : London, Ontario
Year : 2013
Pages : 116
Language : English
Curator : Cassandra Getty
Author : Ben Portis, Cassandra Getty

Artist and author

Marc Bell
James Kirkpatrick
Amy Lockhart
Jason McLean
Jamie Q
Peter Thompson
Billy Bert Young
This exhibition traces the production of seven artists, the majority of whom were born and raised in London, Ontario, who not only follow their own unique creative vision but emphasize an open-ended, multidisciplinary, and collaborative approach to making art. The artists -- Marc Bell, James Kirkpatrick, Amy Lockhart, Jason McLean, Jamie Q, Peter Thompson, and Billy Bert Young -- met in school, or came together later through group exhibitions and common interests. While they have often concentrated on zine formats for their drawings and paintings, their work also encompasses printmaking, sculpture, sound and animation. The title L.O. Today does not attempt to define London’s larger art scene through the group’s aesthetic. Rather the words -- excerpted from a text in a collaborative work -- can be seen as describing a spirit of optimism (as in “Hello Today”) as well as indicating this city as inspiring important aspects of their work. (Publisher's website)
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