Sense perceptions are explored by students of the bachelor of fine arts (BFA) program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) showcasing their work at the Qualia BFA grad show.
“The BFA students have produced some inspiring work over the past few months,” says Dr. Shelley Boyd, dean in the faculty of arts at KPU. “The theme of Qualia focuses on the internal and subjective component of sense perceptions and is beautifully highlighted in the various mediums the students have chosen to use for their grad projects.”
The show features installations from 13 graduating students. Each student has their own personal theme and art medium.
“I have been casting for over a month right now, almost two months,” says Murasaki Lau, one of the student artists featured in Qualia. Her many white plaster figurines represent the power of the masses.
While Lau is using plaster and casting to create her installation called Solidarity, Wei Chen is using photography and digital art to showcase issues around graffiti art. Chen scouted many locations in the Lower Mainland to find the perfect wall, which he had to alter digitally to give him exactly what he needed.
“Vancouver is a very interesting place for doing photography here. It’s one of the mediums that has been explored a lot by local artists,” he says.
The installations range in size, material and style. The students are showcasing their art from March 31 to April 13 at the Spruce Gallery, Spruce Atrium and Arbutus Gallery at the KPU Surrey campus, 12666 72 Ave.
