The Poetry project at Vancouver’s Gallery George connects painters and poets to create a meaningful show that showcases a wide cross-section of established and emerging talent.
Art and poetry meet again at the second Poetry Project Exhibition and Book Launch.
The exhibit is a collaborative project between Beedie Luminaries and ParkerArtSalon, with half the proceeds on art sales going to the Beedie Luminaries foundation (a post secondary scholarship program for youth facing financial adversity) .
Beedie Luminaries students were invited to participate in the Project by submitting a work of poetry, inspired by a selection of art provided by the ParkerArtSalon. The poems are be exhibited with the corresponding artwork by the Parker artists. The result makes for a stimulating juxtaposition of two completely different creative ventures. It encourages the viewer to slow down as the words expand upon a visual idea, providing a more personal experience with the art.
Sculpture by Louise Weir, paintings by Gabriel Harrison and art by Lawrence Lowe
While the artists of ParkerSalon enjoy wide renown, the young students are at the beginning of life’s journey, and their poetry reflects a wide range of study and diversity. What is consistent, however, is the astonishing beauty and craft of the poetry they’ve produced, filled with insights, revelation, and sensitivity. Adults sometimes forget their younger selves and the incredible potential of the maturing mind. The ParkerArtSalon Poetry Project offers a reminder of this beautiful synergy of artistic minds.
A sleepless night for stars 2 (painting shown above with accompanying poem below)
How could they sleep?
Who could shut their eyes now
When the icy peaks had just begun
To wink their secrets
Whispering with a wintry wonder
Watch!
Swathed in starlight
Sky and summit
A symphony of silent heartbeats
Twinkling, echoing
Echoing
The night endures
And so they remain
Hung there
Held by the sight that struck them so
by Cadence Gau
The show runs until June 26, 2022
at Gallery George 1502 East Hastings Vancouver Canada
Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays, noon - 6pm or by appointment