Media Release March 7th 1994

Kati Campbell, Daniel Laskarin, Phillip McCrum

March 22 to April 16 1994
Opening: Tuesday March 22 at 8pm
Artist Talk: Saturday April 9 at 2pm

Or Gallery Board member Warren Murfitt has programmed this upcoming exhibition which brings together new works of three Vancouver artists; Kati Campbell, Daniel Laskarin and Phillip McCrum. The artists’ individual works in this exhibition share an exploration into uses of ordinary materials which require a reading beyond their obvious meaning and association.

Kati Campbell uses everyday elements such as double bed and crutches to compose scenarios which are as enigmatic as they are container for pouring ones own narratives into.

In Daniel Laskarin’s work, the use of taxidermy and high frequency vibrations moves the spectator into the position of hunter whose line of sight is blurred.

Phillip McCrum’s constructions act as viewing devices using quotidian materials such as donaconda and naugahyde to engage the viewer not only in the physical experience of the work but also the viewer’s relationship to the act of viewing.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication with a short essay by Judy Radul.