Spring Abstracts is a series of abstract pieces inspired by Spring sceneries by Canadian artist Olivier Salvas.

The show is at Olivier Salvas' gallery inside Bean on Hastings at 175 W Hastings (corner of Cambie).

You can learn more about Olivier's work at www.oliviersalvas.com

The show runs from May 1st- May 31st, 2023 , Monday to Friday from 7PM-7PM

Artistic Statement:

The collections and projects I create are based on the principles of a/r/tography. To be engaged in the practice of a/r/tography means to investigate the world through an ongoing process of artistic creation in any art form. When I plan a project, I think about topics that interest me, most of the time under the theme of identity and the environment. Once the subject has been chosen and the research completed, I create a visual story and a character who will be the narrator of the project. I put myself in the shoes of the character and collaborate with a photographer who documents the story that I have created. When I'm in the shoes of the character, I wonder about how they feel about the story. This is how I choose the direction for the paintings I create for the project. I paint from the character's point of view and not from my own. I choose the abstract to paint because for me, the abstract is connected to emotions and it allows us to better understand the story, a bit like watching a play. The names of the paintings are also chosen to contribute to the narrative framework

Indulge in the beauty of shape and form at the Federation Gallery! Featuring both 2D and sculptural artworks, this exhibition is all about the exploration of visual language. The 2023 Shape and Form Exhibition is on view from Feburary 21st - March 5th featuring Olivier Salvas Artiste’s latest painting There Was a Boy.