THE DAZZLE
A CABINET OF WONDER
Narwhal Art Projects invites you to experience The Dazzle, a study and celebration of collection fetishism. Collaborating with over thirty different artists and assemblers, Narwhal presents a cabinet of wonders that reveals the mysteries of the world through an installation of enigmatic treasures. Inspired by early 17th century Wunderkammers, The Dazzle exists as a microcosm of our world, capturing diverse specimens from a wide array of studies including natural history, geology, mathematics, archeology, magic and mythology. Mirroring early explorers who used the Wunderkammer to showcase worldly discoveries from distant lands, The Dazzle unearths artist creations fabricated through internal mind mapping, resulting in an awe inspiring collection of the bizarre.
Contributing artists include Stephen Appleby-Barr, Joe Becker, Katie Bethune-Leamen, Rory Dean, Nicholas DiGenova, Shannon Gerard, Katy Horan, Melinda Josie, Adrienne Kammerer, Peggy Kouroumalos, Christy Langer, Ginette Lapalme, Jamiyla Lowe, Derek Mainella, Noel Middleton, Megan McKenzie, Julie Moon, Jennifer Murphy, Jennifer Muskopf, Tibi Tibi Neuspiel, Jessica Polka, Jennifer Rose Sciarrino, Jennie Suddick, Carly Waito, Jacob Whibley, Selena Wong, Naomi Yasui and the Wild Unknown.
The Dazzle runs from Sept 9 – Oct 17 with an opening reception Sept 9 from 7-10pm. Selected artists will be in attendance.
Opening reception:
Thursday Sept 9, 2010
7-10pm
Selected artists will be in attendance.
Selected Artwork:
Carly Waito
Quartz with Inclusions
2010 Oil on masonite. 7 x 8"
Stephen Appleby-Barr
Deeble
2010. Oil on linen. 16 x 20"
Noel Middleton
Various Masks (Little Crowns, Dec 2009)
Nicholas DiGenova
River Hunter
2010. Ink on paper. 16 x 20"
Melinda Josie
Red Fox
2010. Oil on canvas 16 x 24"
Katy Horan
The Laundress
2009 Gouache on paper, 19″ x 15″
Jacob Whibley
nodal point 1
2010. Paper, wood. 9" round 1.5"deep.
Heather Goodchild
2010. Felt. thread. 16 x24"
Adrienne Kammerer
Sisters of the Summoning
2010. Graphite on paper. 10 x 14"
Joe Becker
FuckingGroovin
2010. Oil on Linen. 10×12"
For preview inquiries, or to arrange an appointment for viewing, please contact us at contact@narwhalartprojects.com or 647.346.5317.
