Contemplating Glaciers - A Dialogue Art Exhibition

Contemplating Glaciers - A Dialogue is a solo art exhibition by BC artist Jan Kabatoff, curated by Jessica Turner.

This exhibition marks the culmination of Ms. Turner's master's thesis, which explores how art and participatory exhibition design can be a useful tool for climate change awareness.

Jan Kabatoff began her research into melting glaciers over two decades ago and has trekked across glaciers in North America, South America, and Asia, collecting data to inform her artistic practice. Inspired by glacier degradation symptoms such as cryocnites and millwells, her artwork is the result of in-depth studies and up-close interactions with glaciers including Athabasca Glacier - the most visited glacier in North America - which is expected to disappear entirely between 2040 and 2100. Kabatoff captures the ever-changing glacier state through thoughtful mediums, allowing others to experience these massive ice formations up close through virtual reality, sculptures, paintings, textiles, video, and audio. 

Opening Reception: August 2, 6–8 pm

Artist Talk/Meet the Artist: August 3, 1–2 pm

Walking Tours: August 10 & 22 noon–1 pm

Website: www.contemplatingglaciersexhibit.ca

Instagram: @contemplatingglaciersexhibit

Walking Tours: August 10 & 22 noon–1 pm **For walking tours outside of these times including individuals, groups, families, and students, please contact: Jessica Turner, 613-922-5663, Email: contact@jessicaturner.ca

Sponsored by the British Columbia Arts Council, The United Nations International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, Parks Canada, and IceWalks.