Po.lar.i.ty

Agroup exhibition of multiples and installation with sculpture, glass and photography.

Leanne Eisen,
Emma Gerard,
Alexandra Mainella,
Kim Stanford.

Curated by Stephanie Cormier and Tara Bursey

June 17 – 28, 2009
Opening June Thursday June 18, 6 – 9 pm.
Gallery Hours: Wed. to Sun. 12 – 5 pm.

Po-lar-i-ty is an exhibition which explores ideas surrounding polarity and dichotomy, specifically with regard to traditional women’s roles, activities and rituals. Leanne Eisen projects representations of the sex industry onto the medium of the conventional dollhouse, juxtaposing the equally constricted and restrictive roles of homemaker and sexworker within detailed dioramas. Emma Gerard’s hot sculpted glass breast implant multiples use material and process to present a playful yet striking visual pun. Similarly, Alexandra Mainella uses multiple representations of lipsticks and pedicure tools cast in bronze and aluminum, transforming them into bullet shells and brass knuckles, while Kim Stanford uses steel wool to create a giant steel wool spool of yarn, commenting on the nature of repetitive domestic tasks and activities.

For more information contact: Stephanie Cormier at stephanie@tsa-art.ca