By Stephen Weir
Yesterday, Brampton’s Fundamental Avenue obtained a putting makeover as a large two-story artwork piece discovered its place outdoor on the facet of PAMA, the general public artwork gallery and museum situated on Fundamental Avenue, simply throughout from Gage Park. This awe-inspiring creation, named “Paradise Misplaced,” is the artistic artwork of Caribbean Canadian artist Chris Louis and Dillon Douglas, and it guarantees to inject a brand new stage of intrigue into the day by day commutes of motorists.
“Paradise Misplaced” is a triptych art work spanning three outside banners, portraying a journey from a thriving, wholesome Earth to a desolate wasteland. Bursting with repetitive and overlapping motifs, some whimsical and others peculiar, Douglas and Louis information us by way of a humbling exploration of monumental human failures. Their intention is to function a stark warning of the grim potential for our personal future.
The official launch of “Paradise Misplaced” is scheduled for this Friday night, and the general public is cordially invited to attend the occasion at 7 pm, providing a novel alternative to fulfill the proficient artists in particular person.
Concurrently, PAMA may also be unveiling one other charming inventive endeavor—an immersive artwork expertise titled “In Her Backyard.” This indoor exhibition, masterfully crafted by Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour in collaboration with Montreal-based artist Jannick Deslauriers, narrates humanity’s journey from joyful beginnings to the eventual devastation of the environment. It guarantees to be a thought-provoking and visually beautiful complement to “Paradise Misplaced.”
