Two exhibitions closing at JNAAG in September

Sarnia, ON – The final opportunity to view John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place and Nico Williams: Biskaabiiyang / Returning to Ourselves at the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery is quickly approaching. The exhibitions, which have been visited by over 1,500 guests since opening on May 5, 2023, will be closing on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place

Many Lives Mark this Place is an extraordinary exhibition featuring a selection of large-scale paintings from renowned Ontario-based painter and printmaker John Hartman's portraits series.

This unique exhibition showcases Hartman's exceptional talent for seamlessly combining literature and visual art to celebrate Canada from coast to coast. Through his vivid and evocative portraits, Hartman invites viewers on a transformative journey across the diverse landscapes of our country, each with its own unique story waiting to be told. The exhibition is organized and circulated by the Woodstock Art Gallery and curated by Mary Reid.

Nico Williams: Biskaabiiyang / Returning to Ourselves 

Montreal-based artist Nico Williams uses the mesmerizing and tactile materiality of beadwork to explore the intricate connections we have with objects, places, and language. Williams is Anishinaabe and a member of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation community, and his multidisciplinary approach frequently involves collaboration and community engagement. His intricate sculptures are entirely hand-woven using hundreds of glass beads and can take on abstracted geometric forms or be sparkling renditions of familiar objects. Through his unique practice, Williams is bringing a fresh perspective to contemporary sculpture while honoring his cultural heritage.

For further information about the exhibitions, visit jnaag.ca.

The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Friday, Saturdays, and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

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Please contact:

Sonya Blazek
Curator, Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
County of Lambton
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