[Bcma-l] Point is Process, not Product at Langley Centennial Museum

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

The intriguing processes of creating works of art-rather than the final
products themselves as subject-are the focus of a collaborative
exhibition presented by the Langley Arts Council and the Langley
Centennial Museum. 

The recent works from emerging artists are not only interesting
visually, but they also explore unusual methods of creation and display.
"BLIND CORNER: An Exhibition of Process-Based Artwork" will be on
display at the Museum until June 5.

Spotlighting process in BLIND CORNER shows that the meaning of some
artworks can be understood, appreciated, and evaluated by examining the
artist's path from idea to final product. Each artwork in the exhibition
results from unique, elaborate, or subtle actions, strategies, or
studies. 

In many traditional artistic disciplines, an artwork is judged on its
ability to appear natural. In more contemporary disciplines, artists
intentionally make their work appear artificial by exposing the process
of making their work in its final display. By doing so, these artworks
reveal current social, political, or economic issues. They attempt to
shift traditional notions of aesthetic beauty, technical skill, and
artistic genius and they encourage viewers to take new and different
perspectives.

The Langley Arts Council supports and promotes artistic activity in
Langley. See www.langleyartscouncil.com . The Langley Centennial Museum
& National Exhibition Centre is a department of the Township of Langley
that strives to connect and involve people in their cultural heritage. 

The Museum, located at 9135 King St. at Mavis in Fort Langley, is open
Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Sundays from
1:00 to 4:45 p.m. Admission is free, donations accepted. Check out
www.langleymuseum.org .

Contact Paul C. Thistle, Curator at (604) 888-3922 or pthistle@tol.bc.ca
.