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William Wegman has been creating paintings and works on paper using found postcards since the early 1990s. The practice of altering existing images began much earlier in his career, initially altering his own discarded photographs, such as Ray Cat (1978), to create something new and singular. Wegman currently uses the cozy scenes of vintage postcards, and extends/connects/alters them, until they become something completely different, unexpected - yet familiar.
"Do/Redo" features some of Wegman's first altered card pieces, as well as new paintings, some with cards from Canadian vacation spots. The works in the show span a period of fifteen years, and Wegman's characteristic intersection of humor and nostalgia is present throughout.
Opening Reception:
Saturday September 10, 3 - 5 pm
From noon to five the day of the opening we will be screening a program of early pioneering Wegman video tapes that were created using minimal technology and just a few studio props, including Wegman's canine co-star, the inimitable Man Ray.
Eight lunchtime talks with Bill Jeffries:
Tuesday to Friday, September 13 to 16,
12:05 & 12:35 pm.
(Note: William Wegman is not able to be in Vancouver on the occasion of the exhibition opening.)
FREE PARKING AT SFU! September 10 Only.
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