Damian Moppett + Ron Moppett: Every Story Has Two Sides. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Damian Moppett + Ron Moppett: Every Story Has Two Sides

This unprecedented pairing explores the commonalities and intersections of two major artistic practices. Ron Moppett has been one of Canada’s most prolific artists for 50 years and is renowned not only for his vibrant, large-scale paintings, but for his work as a teacher and curator. Damian Moppet has built an international career working in all forms of media, including photography, sculpture, painting, video, and drawing. They are also father and son. This exhibition catalogue looks at practices separated by generation and medium yet conjoined by an ongoing dialogue with the history of art. In their separate ways, both Ron Moppett and Damian Moppett investigate how artists throughout history have tried to resolve problems, such as those related to representation and of abstraction. Drawing inspiration from a variety of historical and cultural styles, Ron Moppett offers a diverse view of pop culture and a glimpse into the "dailiness" of life. A brilliant colorist, he distills shapes with oil and acrylic paint, creating complex picture puzzles that hold multiple layers of meaning. Damian Moppett employs a variety of media to explore art-historical movements. His self-reflexive engagement with his references highlights similarities that exist between seemingly divergent events and ideas. For him, art history is itself a rich medium in which to work. Featured side by side, their works embody an intriguing dialogue about the artist as both creative subject and site.

Patricia Kelly is Associate Professor in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at DePaul University. Previously she taught at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She has published numerous catalogue essays and journal articles.Jonathan Shaughnessy is Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the National Gallery of Canada. He has contributed to numerous publications, notably Shine a Light: Canadian Biennial (2014) and The Painting Project: A Snapshot of Painting in Canada (2013).Nancy Tousley is an art critic and independent curator. She has contributed to numerous publications, notably Chris Cran: Sincerely Yours (2016) and The News from Here: 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art.