Roy Arden: Fragments (Photographs, 1981-85)
Curated by: Karen Love
Colour photographs taken from 1981 to 85 by Vancouver-based artist Roy Arden, reflecting his interest in photographs “full of flesh and things”, which function “as a lyrical but Realist poetry.” Arden produced these portraits and details of urban texture in Vancouver, Paris, Geneva and Berlin.
Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts
Presentation House Gallery published a catalogue in conjunction with the exhibition, with texts by Peter Culley and Roy Arden.
Gallery Press Release
Events
Sunday, April 30, 2 pm | Artist Talk with Roy Arden
Touring Exhibition
Oakville Galleries, Oakville, ON - Jan 26 - March 24, 2002
Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB - May 17 - June 29, 2003
Roy Arden: Fragments
The publication showcases colour photographs taken from 1981-85 by Vancouver-based artist Roy Arden, reflecting his interest in photographs “full of flesh and things”, which function “as a lyrical but Realist poetry.” Fragments reflects his experience of the world in a fashion that is personal but not autobiographical, essentially melancholic, and revealing of a time and space overlooked by means-end rationality. Arden produced these portraits and details of urban texture in Vancouver, Paris, Geneva and Berlin. Text by Peter Culley and Roy Arden.
Designer: Timming & Debay
Printer: Hemlock Printers
Exhibition dates: April 15 - June 4, 2000, followed by a touring exhibition.