Masked / unMasked

Living and surviving in this historic time of a pandemic has changed each of our lives in ways that we have only just begun to understand.    Artists in the past have significantly contributed to and helped shape historic moments of change.

The overall theme of the 2021 exhibition calendar for the WCAA Main Street Gallery of ‘Masked / UnMasked’ is meant to offer the arts community their own ‘unmasking’ of personal work and how it may have been altered or even changed altogether by self -isolation, mask wearing and the absence of social engagement.    We have assembled a calendar for the full exhibition year to encourage and inspire the contemplation of new work from the WCAA members.

March    * HOME

How do you define ‘home’ as an artist in the age of a pandemic?

April   *SELF PORTRAITS

Seeing yourself as the world around us changes.

May    *INDESCRIBABLE

An artist’s view of a composition that goes beyond words.

June   *OFF THE WALL Exhibition

July   *HORIZONS

An artist’s interpretation of horizons whether in nature or new possibilities in personal exploration.   

August   *STORY

An artist’s pursuit of narrative or illustrative work reflecting personal stories of past, present and future.  A story can be reflected in myth or imagination. 

 September   *RE-COLLETIONS

An exploration of memory and the significance of collections that may include found objects.

October   *SHADOWS

What lurks in the shadow of an artist’s imagination?

November   *ARCHIVE

Stories from storage. Personal work in the ‘bottom drawer’ that has renewed relevance.

December   *TBA – possible ART-UNDER-$100 HOLIDAY ART SALE