Ottawa Art Gallery summer exhibitions open June 4

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) presents its summer exhibitions. At the forefront is an exhibition of works by renowned photographer Lynne Cohen; an artist formerly of Ottawa who achieved international acclaim, and who sadly passed away in 2014. Also on view is an interactive installation Terrors of the Breakfast Table by emerging artist Tyler Tekatch, as well as the historical exhibition Female Self–Representation and the Public Trust: Mary Wrinch and the AGW Collection, which continues OAG’s exploration of mid-century female artists whose significant art practice deserves critical attention.

OAG will also be launching ArtWise, a volunteer council for older adults in the Ottawa region to connect with their peers and collaborate on creating programming at the gallery that reflects their interests, draws on their lived experience, and promotes intergenerational engagement with the arts.

All are welcome to join us to celebrate at our opening on June 4, 2015 at 5:30 pm.

LYNNE COHEN

Dates: June 5 – September 20, 2015

Curator: Ola Wlusek, Curator of Contemporary Art, Ottawa Art Gallery

Lynne Cohen had a significant impact on the visual arts in Canada and the world at large. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Cohen lived and worked in Canada since 1973. She held a teaching position within the Visual Arts Department at the University of Ottawa from 1974 until 2005. This exhibition, including Cohen’s colour and black and white photography, honours her legacy.

Tyler Tekatch: Terrors of the Breakfast Table

Dates: June 5 – September 20, 2015

Curator: Melissa Bennett, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Hamilton

Organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Hamilton

The interactive video installation Terrors of the Breakfast Table, by Hamilton-based artist Tyler Tekatch, invites viewers to alter the story through the use of their breath. As a contribution to the medium of interactive digital media, Terrors of the Breakfast Table prioritizes conceptual content, the psychological experience of the viewer, and the natural presence of the viewer’s breathing body. The work of Tekatch is positioned within global experimental film practices. Using non-linear narrative and a collaged aesthetic approach, his moving image works are visceral and evocative.

Mary E. Wrinch and the AGW Collection: Female Self-Representation and the Public Trust

Dates: May 30 – August 30, 2015

Curator: Catharine Mastin, Director, Art Gallery of Windsor

Organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Windsor

Mary Evelyn Wrinch (1877-1969) was an important artist working in the Toronto during the first half of the twentieth century. As a single woman she earned her living as an art educator, presiding over the art department at Bishop Strachan School, Toronto where she worked from 1901 to 1935. Prior to the Group of Seven’s interest in Ontario’s northern landscapes, Wrinch was an outdoor enthusiast and owned a two-storey cottage at Kingwood, Lake of Bays, where she canoed and sketched. Her work in that geography included her painting wilderness and industrial scenes.

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is an independent non-profit public art gallery committed to the acquisition, presentation, interpretation and dissemination of contemporary art for the benefit of the local arts community. OAG’s programs explore a variety of issues and include exhibitions, talks, lectures, tours and publications. OAG’s ART Rental and Sales service promotes local contemporary artists through the sale, rental and exhibition of their work.

To confirm your attendance, schedule interviews, or request more information, please contact:

Melinda Buijs, Communications Manager mbuijs@ottawaartgallery.ca 613-233-8699, ext. 225