Date: Nov 26
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Level 4 Art Gallery
Coffee & Culture
Mireille Eagan, Curator of Contemporary Art takes us on a walking tour of the exhibition, RAE PERLIN: WHATEVER I WANTED WAS OUT THERE, IN THE WORLD, SOMEWHERE
Rae Perlin viewed drawing as a verb rather than a noun. For her, drawing was a way to understand the world by existing in the flow of it. She wanted to capture the feeling of something in the moment rather than create a replica. For Perlin, process was much more important than the result.
While focused on Perlin, this exhibition also places her in conversation with various artists who worked alongside her, were influenced by her way of life and whose works echo Perlin’s own approach.
The exhibition raises questions about what we value. It is a chance to reflect upon what we believe art should be, what we think artists should do and what we consider worth keeping.
Capacity is limited to 20, get your ticket early to secure your spot. You can reserve your ticket online, at the front desk or by calling visitor services at 757-8000.
ASL/English Interpreting Services are available through NLAD by request only to ASLservices@therooms.ca or 709-757-8090. We will do our best to accommodate requests made within two weeks of the scheduled event.
Image: Rae Perlin. Self-portrait with Easel (1949). Oil on canvas board. 35.5 x 25 cm. Memorial University of Newfoundland Collection, The Rooms
Join us for a conversation with St. John’s visual artist, Kathleen Knowling as she discusses her long career, her connections with feminism, and the local arts community. At the age of 96, Kathleen’s work in the arts has spanned decades. This program includes a question and answer period.
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Artist:
Kathleen has an extensive exhibition history and her artworks are part of many public and private collections in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
She holds a BA in History from Barnard College at Columbia University in New York. She also studied at Mount Allison University, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University, and MUN Extension Arts.
In 1977, Kathleen initiated and organized the life-drawing program Group of 77, which ran for over 30 years. Today, she is part of the Senior Artist Sunday Group and continues with her professional practice.
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Thursday, April 18
Young Triffie Been Made Away With
2006 | 1h 29m
Directed by Mary Walsh
Q&A will follow the film screening with Director, Mary Walsh and Producer, Barbara Doran.
This year-long monthly series is presented by PictureNL in partnership with The Rooms as part of Year of the Arts celebrations. Stay tuned as monthly screening dates are announced!
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Please reserve your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.