All tagged Visual Arts

Stitching Together Social Connection

Stitching Together Social Connection

Alex Bonyun
AC@Home, Visual and Media Arts, Artist Perspectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has, among other things, contributed a great deal of isolation for many members of our Calgary community, but for some people, this isolation was always a way of life, and has only become stronger with the enforcement of widespread social restrictions. Penny Gunderson is a local artist who works in a number of different art mediums including slow stitching, encaustic or hot wax painting, fibre, and fabric printing. Her interest has recently turned towards the problem of isolation and the importance of women being able to connect with other women for social and cultural support.

Visual Arts Goes Virtual: A look inside the creation of the 360 tours

Visual Arts Goes Virtual: A look inside the creation of the 360 tours

Celina Vides
AC@Home, Behind the Scenes, Visual and Media Arts

During the pandemic, we have seen the temporary closure of museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces. For these entities, the work to keep audiences engaged could be said to be relatively easy as they work with highly visual pieces that can be shared online. But as an avid museum attendee, I know there is more to the experience of art than just flipping through pictures on a website.

In our current world, what can cultural organizations do to bring back these immersive experiences? The answer is not as simple as you might think.