Everything Below - All of the Above
Carole Sabiston at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
A retrospective guest-curated by Pat Bovey
January 24 - April 28, 2014
Carole Sabiston at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
A retrospective guest-curated by Pat Bovey
January 24 - April 28, 2014
Pat Bovey is former director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV). In 1990, when Bovey was director, she curated an exhibition of Sabiston’s work called Flying. Later, in January 2014, Bovey guest-curated a major retrospective of Sabiston’s work at the AGGV. Titled Everything Below - All of the Above it covered five decades of activity by the prolific ever-evolving artist. Both women share a passion for art education. Bovey recalls her first conversation with Sabiston in 1979. “We talked about music, dance and art as an international language,” recalls Bovey, “as a newcomer to Victoria, I was happy to meet a like-minded colleague.”
Pat Bovey (left) and Carole Sabiston, in studio September 2013.
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The Opening on Jan 24 of Carole Sabiston’s retrospective at the AGGV was a lively affair. Pat Bovey delivered an informative lecture to a capacity crowd. “It’s like old home week for me,” said Bovey at the Opening. “I’m delighted to reconnect with friends and former colleagues.” A colour catalogue signed by the guest-curator sold briskly.
CHRISTINE REIMER
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JENNIFER MCINTYRE
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MARILYN ERICKSON & BEVIN BIGALKY
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At the Opening, I interviewed several guests and include their photos and comments. Sabiston was lauded as a role model, mentor, teacher, arts education advocate, problem solving technician and visionary artist.
Christine Reimer: “As a role model, Sabiston showed her Oak Bay High students that being an artist was both possible and profitable. But she never said easy, notes Reimer, because abstraction is challenging.”
Jennifer McIntyre: “My students and colleagues are continually inspired by her colours, textures and imaginative concepts.”
Marilyn Erickson: “Without a clear vision of the final piece, my artworks failed to coalesce...so I took up jewelry making instead!”
Bevin Bigalky: “Sabiston is a Hometown Hero. I’ve watched her career develop over many years and am grateful to Pat Bovey for bringing it all together.”
Jennifer McIntyre: “My students and colleagues are continually inspired by her colours, textures and imaginative concepts.”
Marilyn Erickson: “Without a clear vision of the final piece, my artworks failed to coalesce...so I took up jewelry making instead!”
Bevin Bigalky: “Sabiston is a Hometown Hero. I’ve watched her career develop over many years and am grateful to Pat Bovey for bringing it all together.”
LESLEY TURNER
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PHYLLIS SEROTA
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WAINE RYZAK (left) MILES LOWRY
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Lesley Turner: “Carole is my role model, she’s succeeded in giving the domestic arts mainstream status with international audiences.”
Phyllis Serota: In the early 1980s both Serota and Sabiston belonged to an alternative artist collective called Alleyart. “Carole is a very talented artist,” says Serota. “Her themes about freedom, lifting off, and sailing away have great appeal.”
Waine Ryzak: “I admire the technical excellence of Sabiston’s creations, her vibrant colours and faultless precision.”
Miles Lowry: A multi-media artist, Miles Lowry appreciates the drama and the symbolism in Sabiston’s work.
“And work it is,” he points out, “you can look closely and see every stitch.”
Phyllis Serota: In the early 1980s both Serota and Sabiston belonged to an alternative artist collective called Alleyart. “Carole is a very talented artist,” says Serota. “Her themes about freedom, lifting off, and sailing away have great appeal.”
Waine Ryzak: “I admire the technical excellence of Sabiston’s creations, her vibrant colours and faultless precision.”
Miles Lowry: A multi-media artist, Miles Lowry appreciates the drama and the symbolism in Sabiston’s work.
“And work it is,” he points out, “you can look closely and see every stitch.”
On January 25, Pat Bovey and Carole Sabiston spoke at a well-attended public talk at the AGGV.
Their roles as artist and curator were discussed and a question period followed.
These videos shine a light on our much-missed and delightful artist friend.
Their roles as artist and curator were discussed and a question period followed.
These videos shine a light on our much-missed and delightful artist friend.
Web Design and Content by Kate Cino. Arts writer published in Focus on Victoria, Yam and Boulevard.
History in Art degree and Public Relations certificate from the University of Victoria.
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History in Art degree and Public Relations certificate from the University of Victoria.
This website and its content is copyright of Art Openings, 2009. All rights reserved.
[email protected]; 250 598-4009