Fine Line: Celebrating Drawing: Gu Xiong

September 27-October 13, 2007
Artist's Reception: September 27, 6-8 pm

DIANE FARRIS GALLERY - VANCOUVER

To draw, you must close your eyes and sing - Pablo Picasso, 1952

Drawing is an extraordinary act, bringing us closer to the artist's hand. Drawing can further an artist's powers of observation, provide documentation of people, places and events, and above all, be a fascinating art form in its own right.

A Fine Line: Celebrating Drawing showcases a range of distinctive work by gallery artists John Dennison, Amy-Claire Huestis, Sam Lam, Nick Lepard, Justin Ogilvie, Natty Saidi and Gu Xiong.

The Diane Farris Gallery is also pleased to offer a number of unique works from its early exhibitions now forming part of a private collection. These include drawings by artists Elsbeth Coop, Graham Gillmore, Monique Fouquet, Attila Richard Lukacs, Neil Wedman and Chris Woods.

The drawings in A Fine Line convey narratives, attitudes, emotions and fantasies about both the expected and unexpected. Using a wide variety of drawing media, including graphite, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, the artists in this exhibit explore the beauty of delicate contour line and the illusionism of light and shade, producing exquisite renderings of fine detail, lush texture and pattern.

About the Diane Farris Gallery: Founded in 1984, the Diane Farris Gallery has developed into an internationally recognized showcase for contemporary Canadian and international art. Serving the private and corporate collecting sector, the gallery is especially noted for finding and establishing new talent.

Contact: Stacey White
Tel: 604-737-2629
Stacey@dianefarrisgallery.com

This exhibition can be viewed on-line at: www.dianefarrisgallery.com
Diane Farris Gallery, 1590 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver