House Inspiring Peace, 2015
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Curated by Melinda Pinfold (PhD)
Shuen (rice) paper, silk, canvas, Conté, charcoal, ink, acrylic,
Canadian maple substructure, Edison incandescent lights,
462 cm length x 320 cm width x 335 cm height
| I use image of the ‘house’ as a metaphor for the ‘home’. ‘Home’ provides the foundation and with such we build on to become who we are. – Amy Loewan |
Review of Exhibition by Curator Melinda Pinfold PhD
For over two decades, Amy Loewan has been exploring powerful visual metaphors of peace and harmony. The artist’s works cohere physically, as in the textual weavings of her scrolls and paintings; conceptually, in her nuancing of the theme of peace; and culturally, in her seamless blending of East and West spirituality. [more…]
House Inspiring Peace, front view
detail with silk embossed shuen paper in the front
shuen paper wall panels
interior of house
interior of house
detail of wall panel, shuen paper weave with charcoal & peace
messages written by public from previous exhibitions
back view of house with
Shuen paper wall panels
The Contemplations