Light-Headed

“Light-Headed” features the works of Elaine Brewer-White and runs November 6 – December 1, 2009 at the Circle Craft Shop & Gallery in Granville Island’s Net Loft.

Brewer-White’s ceramic work is based on the figure where moments of solitude or simple interactions between people celebrate the wonder of the human condition. This work seeks to further explore social behaviours and life-affirming activities through the use of humour and irony.

For this new series of works, titled “Light-Headed,” Brewer-White engages the concept of blending art and utility—namely, art as light source.

“In this age of recession and belt-tightening, I wanted to reflect on ways I could present art that serves a purpose as well as an aesthetic. The idea of creating torsos with lights for heads made me laugh—and got me so excited I’ve been in my studio 24/7!” says Brewer-White.

She adds, “It was a great challenge to express the intent and gesture of each piece with just the torso, and not rely on a face to convey meaning.”

The “Light-Headed” series bears her trademark humour, colour and whimsy, as well as power-smart light fixtures for illumination.

Beginning November 1, 2009, sneak previews of this exhibition will be posted to Brewer-White’s website, http://www.ebrewerwhite.com, and on her blog, http://www.humourandart.com.