FREE Artist Talk with Rhys Douglas Farrell
Closing Date of Opportunity: February 23, 2025
Name or Organization: Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre
Contact Email: community@koartscentre.org
Website: https://www.koartscentre.org/
Post Content: The Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre would like to invite you for a special Artist Talk and to view the work created by our February Artist-in-Residence and AUArts Alum, Rhys Douglas Farrell.
The event takes place at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre on Sunday, February 23rd. Doors will open at 2:00pm with light snacks and drinks provided by KOAC. His talk will take place at 2:30pm, and there will be time to view his work until the conclusion of the reception at 4:00pm.
Rhys is joining KOAC for a month-long studio residency in February. The Artist in Residence program was inspired by Katie Ohe, one of the founders of KOAC, who has produced a remarkable body of work over her 60+ year career! Katie is a renowned artist, well known for both her sculpture work and bright, bold silkscreen prints, and Rhys continues to be inspired by her work. Reflecting on this opportunity, Rhys shared, “Throughout Ohe's career she has created many works that coincide with my interests in color, pattern and optical art. Therefore this opportunity will have a phenomenal impact on my artistic practice and research.”
While in residence, Rhys will develop a new body of work, sharing his research and creative process along the way. Engaging with the community, sharing his interests and ideas, as well as providing a unique experience for each viewer is an important aspect of his practice as an artist - he shares, “it is why I make art.” Throughout his residency, Rhys will explore the colours and patterns at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre to develop a new exciting body of work inspired by his surroundings. We can’t wait to see his new creations bound to be infused with optical curiosity!
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Rhys Douglas Farrell is an emerging artist living and working in Calgary, Alberta. Farrell is a graduate from Alberta University of the Arts where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction (Drawing and Painting). His work is a combination of beautiful colour combinations, complex patterns and geometric shapes. Currently Farrell is represented by the Herringer Kiss Gallery in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and TAKSU Gallery in Singapore. Farrell's work has been aggressively collected by corporate and private collectors alike, and he has participated in a number of international residencies. His larger public works can be found in several countries around the world including Bosnia, Canada, Croatia, Malaysia, Mexico, Sicily and Spain as well as a large collection in Calgary. Farrell was awarded the Alumni Horizon Award from AUArts highlighting his progress since graduating.
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Rhys Douglas Farrell Website: https://www.itsxyz.com/
*Please note that KOAC is not accessible by transit and that the parking lot is a short distance from the studio, so if you have mobility issues or disabilities, please contact KOAC staff to arrange reserved parking closer to the studio
*This event has limited seating, so priority seating is reserved for those with disabilities or mobility issues. Please feel free to contact KOAC staff at community@koartscenter.org to reserve a seat.