"Transitions" showcases a diverse range of artworks from talented technicians in UAlberta’s Department of Art and Design.
A new exhibition at the University of Alberta celebrates some of Edmonton's most talented artists—who also happen to be technicians helping to provide top-notch arts education for U of A students. The show at FAB Gallery, Transitions: Work by Technical Staff From the Department of Art and Design , highlights works by studio technicians who work to ensure safety in the university's art studios, keep equipment and facilities running smoothly, and provide moral support to students who have come from around the world to study visual fundamentals, painting, printmaking, sculpture, drawing and intermedia, industrial design and visual communication design. The multimedia exhibition showcases a diverse collection of pieces reflecting a range of issues, from city landscapes to sociopolitical issues in rural China. But despite that diversity, there's a consistency the technicians maintain at the university. "The classes, the projects and the instructors change," says Ken Horne, industrial design technician. "But I'm still the guy sitting downstairs on my bench, helping students and sharing ideas. That kind of continuity is refreshing for students." Until last year, Horne was a junior member among the 13 technicians, despite having been at the U of A since 1997.
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