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B Y K AT H L E E N C E R R E R

SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE
TO JAN 1

Group exhibition Superimposition: Sculpture and Image
at Plug In ICA features artists Nadia Belerique, Val‑
erie Blass, Ursula Johnson, Kelly Lycan, Ursula Mayer,
Kristin Nelson, Dominique Rey and Andrea Roberts.
The exhibit includes a variety of mixed media pieces
exploring superimposition—a technique usually
unique to image—in three dimensional space. The
collection, which draws inspiration from fashion, film,
architecture, and performance, incorporates bright
colours, text and texture to create sculptural works
that play with the conventions of graphic design.
Unit 1-460 Portage Ave, 204‑942‑1043, plugin.org,
Map 1: P-2

SPACIAL PLAY
TO NOV 26
Gallery 1C03 presents Sounding Space
in partnership with send + receive: a
festival of sound. The exhibit features
a sound installation by Adam Basanta
and drawings and sculptures by
Eleanor King, examining the impact of
space through concrete and abstract
forms. 1st floor, Centennial Hall,
University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage
Ave, 204‑786‑9253, Map 1: P‑2
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Artist
Spotlight

Larry Rich fell in
love with art the day
he stepped foot in
his University graphic
design class. After
realizing he lacked
the patience for the
technical aspects
of design, he began
exploring analog mediums like painting on
canvas and live model drawing.
More than 20 years later, Rich’s work has
been displayed all over the world, from Calgary
to Italy. Inspired by the sights around him,
Rich creates vibrant paintings of Manitoba
landscapes. Raised a city boy, Rich traces this
interest in his su rroundings to his childhood
fascination with the way the cityscape changed
when viewed from different angles. From
his current home just outside Winnipeg, he
enjoys a closeness to nature that allows him to
envision his next painting.
Each piece begins with one cohesive idea,
but Rich allows creative spontaneity to take
over. His textured, contemporary style of prairie
abstracts is made by applying layers of acrylic
paint with palette knives, brushes, spatulas and
sponges. The result is a surface that is built up
to create a three-dimensional effect. “I look at
painting as a building process, as opposed to a
painting process,” he says.
His goal for each piece is to convey mood by
capturing ambient light. Techniques like gold
leafing are used to produce an ethereal glow.
Rich’s background as a musician also informs
his art. He approaches these two creative
endeavours in much the same way, by using
layers—whether of brush strokes or sound—to
create a vibrancy that captivates his audience.
Larry Rich’s work can be viewed at
Birchwood Art Gallery, 1068 Pembina
Hwy, 204‑888‑5840 or 1‑800‑822‑5840,
Map 2: E-4

PHOTOS: ODE TO MISS CHIEF EAGLE TESTICKLE BY URSULA JOHNSON, PHOTO BY LEAH SNYDER; KING WORMHOLE I BY ELEANOR KING, COURTESY OF
GALLERY 1C03; ANCIENT ANIMAL BY LARRY RICH

LARRY
RICH