New Exhibition opens at CRAG
The Changing Dialogue by Peter Leclair
Artist statement and price list, download here:
Exhibition will be on display until December 30
Peter Leclair spent most of his life in the city of Cornwall where he graduated from St. Lawrence College in 1972. Majoring in graphic design and experiencing a wealth of personal interactions with people, language and objects, have allowed the evolution of his personal style.
Recently, Leclair was accepted for inclusion in the prestigious Ottawa Art Expo, held at the Elias Centre on Riverside Drive. There were 65 exhibitors present, including some well known Toronto artists.
Peter refers to his work as a language of ‘stuff’- the art of juxtaposing objects such as salvaged wood, brass or copper- and making them communicate in a rich, articulate manner.
When interviewed about his work for the upcoming art show in Cornwall, Leclair had this to say:
“The destiny of our planet has always been a grave concern of mine. We have lost the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world. As an artist my intent is create pieces that focus on this imbalance, and to have the audience reflect on the global state of affairs. We have been blessed with the awe-inspiring gift of creation but is it sustainable?”
The essence of his work consists of de-constructing society and all its aspects and re-examining it through the critical lenses of paradox, ambiguity, cynicism, metaphors, mystery and humour. This permits the viewer to come face to face with the important issues of our time.
Peter’s work will be on display at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery, 168 Pitt Street from November 20 until December 30.
The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery is located on 168 Pitt Street in downtown Cornwall, Ontario. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Admission is free. For more information please contact 613-938-7387 and/or visit www.cornwallregionalartgallery.ca
