Coming of Age: The Graduates

Jean Day, "Fallen Log", detail, 1.5' x 5.5' x 2.5', mannequin, flora, and four weasels

Alberta College of Art & Design graduate Day describes her process this way: "Putting emphasis on the juxtaposition of natural versus artificial materials, the contemporary Daphne resembling figure expresses notions of the body as a landscape and of being a part of nature."

"Coming of Age: The Graduates" is a group show featuring the work of recent art school graduates. Ten artists were selected from five Albertan communities: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, and Lethbridge. The show opens to the public on June 7 with an official opening reception on Thursday, June 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.