[Bcma-l] Media Release: Upcoming Crafthouse Gallery Exhibit featuring Christina Luck

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

For immediate release: July 16, 2007

*"Crowd: An Exhibit of Works by Christina Luck"*


*Exhibition Dates:* August 2 - September 2
*Opening Reception:* Thursday, August 2, 6 - 8pm

Christina Luck describes her work as "a crowd of people one might 
encounter anywhere - some strangers, some friends, some lovers, imagined 
in carved and painted wood." This exhibit is a departure for Christina 
in that she is known for making solitary figures. Her figures are 
usually carved out of pine with pastel shades of acrylic paint applied 
to the surface. The work is very distinctive in that she spends a great 
deal of time giving the faces of her forms very unique expressions. Her 
technique produces very chunky forms and gives an appearance of folk 
art. It is her sophisticated use of facial forms and subtle use of 
colour that gives her work a cutting edge look.

In this exhibit at Crafthouse Gallery (1386 Cartwright St., Granville 
Island, Vancouver, BC), Christina is featuring a show of wood figures in 
groups and couples. Visually, she conceives of them as individuals but 
she likes how they relate to each other. In this body of work, they are 
engaged with each other in various ways. The visitor sees an animated 
conversation, a joke shared, or a kiss.

The Crafts Association of British Columbia provides leadership in the 
craft community by building and promoting the development, appreciation 
and sustainability of Canadian fine craft through programs and services 
for the public and craft makers.

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Media Inquiries Contact:
Calvin Taplay, Communications Coordinator calvin.taplay@cabc.net 
<mailto:calvin.taplay@cabc.net>
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The Crafts Association of BC gratefully acknowledges the support from 
the following: City of Vancouver, the British Columbia Arts Council and 
the Province of British Columbia through Gaming Revenue, CHMC Granville 
Island, CABC members and volunteers.