Silent and Present
Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2023
In a complementary collection of artworks, seven artists from Alberta express various ways of perceiving silence. This showcase of abstract works delivers a broad spectrum of styles from expressionist to minimalistic, some of which push boundaries or visual traditions.
In a world challenged by ongoing global issues, we are reminded of some features that distinguish human consciousness from that of nature; two of which are communication through art and speech. Silent and Present is Asal Andarzipour’s new curation, hosted by the Bleeding Heart Art Space in Edmonton.
Featuring artwork by Rachel Hepler, Darren Kooyman, Carla Lam, Riddhi Patel, Deann Stein Hasinoff, Ania Telfer, and Unity.
Bushra Yousaf:
Why Where When Who What: Unveiling Dimensions of Identity, Place, and Contemporary Art
Sept 23 - Oct 21, 2023
Why Where When Who What is a unique showcase by Bushra Yousaf that intertwines thought-provoking contemporary paintings, sculpture, and a mesmerizing drone video traversing the Edmonton landscape. Together, these works seek to unravel the intricate tapestry of human existence and the spaces we inhabit while celebrating the transformative power of modern artistic expression.
Stephanie Medford: Filaments
May 27 - June 24, 2023
Artist Statement: What connects us to the earth, to each other, to ourselves? Are these connections, these filaments, being strengthened or are they slowly being severed? These works, each a distinct form of drawing, are an attempt to restore and strengthen my ties to the land, to my community, and to my own sense of self.
Drawn in is a performance piece and drawing exhibition, originally shown at the Works in 2019, that explores the process of uncovering, layer by layer, the invisible code that I live by. Sitting on the sturdy foundation of a handmade shaving horse, I use a drawknife to shave thin layers of wood and then use a pen to sketch on each shaving a record of what I have discovered in that layer. The shavings pile up, covered in drawings, in clues, in understanding. The acts of carving and drawing complete different components of the same meditative process: relaxing into the present moment and facing the struggles that arise.
Tree Portraits were originally a collection of 100 ink drawings of front lawn trees in my neighborhood of Ottewell. I drew each tree on location, which meant hours spent every week exposed to heat, wind, and cold, and frequently approached by suspicious, confused, or curious neighbors. It was an opportunity to mindfully observe and fully experience both the trees and the neighborhood that has grown up around them. The drawings were then exhibited on my front lawn in the fall of 2020, after many months of isolation brought about by Covid-19. I invited neighbors to gather, to experience my mindful observations, and to share their stories about the trees and the neighborhood.
Ania Telfer: Glimpses of the Divine Springtime
April 15 - May 6, 2023
Inspired by the Baha’i Faith, which teaches that all art is worship, these bold and colourful paintings invite the viewer to experience a feeling of wonder and catch a glimpse of the spiritual world which interweaves with our material one.
Noemi de Bruijn: What We Left Behind
October 22 - November 26, 2022
Artist Statement: I am interested in the ever changing relationship with the home. I had the opportunity to meet refugees in Spain and hear their stories. Contrasting those experiences with my own has informed how I view my role as an immigrant, a woman, living through the Covid pandemic and as a first time mother. The house can become both a means of safety but also entrapment. The home is what we search for but also what we left behind.
"old friends, new walls" inaugural exhibition
May 14 - 28, 2022
Several artists from Bleeding Heart’s past are teaming up for a group exhibition - the first in Bleeding Heart's new location!
Featuring artwork by Breanna Barrington, Cynthia Fuhrer, Marina Hulzenga, Stephanie Jonsson, Hilary Mussell, Tamires Para, and Deltra Powney, as well as a new mural by Borys Tarasenko.
We invite our neighbours, new & old, to this Open House exhibit that showcases who we are and celebrates the 10-years-and-counting story of the Bleeding Heart movement.
Friday May 13, 7 PM - 10 PM: Happy Heartwarming! Gala featuring live music, drinks, snacks, and a first look at the exhibition: Old Friends, New Walls.