Fleeting — Exalting the Ephemeral, July 25 – Sept 14

When

July 25 - September 14    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where

Metchosin Artpod
4495 Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin, BC, V9C 3Z3

Exhibition Dates: July 25 – Sept 14, 2025
Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 – 4 pm
Opening Gala: July 26, 2-4 pm
Curatorial Team: Phyllis Schwartz and Edward Peck
Juror: Daniel Laskarin
Artist Talk: Daniel Laskarin, From the Wreckage, Other Futures in Conversation with Diana Smith
Workshop: Lumenprint Workshop September 13, 2025

Fleeting: Exalting the Ephemeral explores the nature of the transitory and the ephemeral qualities that define our inherently temporary and ever-changing experiences, moments, and states. The works in the exhibition evoke the impermanence where nothing remains fixed, and subtle shifts and delicate transformations can go unnoticed.

The work in this exhibition reflects our and nature’s transient moments, both fleeting and significant. These brief instances, a gentle breeze, a shared laugh, or an arresting work of art, all suggest that permanence is unrealistic. This suggestion deepens our gratitude for the simple joys we might overlook. This awareness can challenge our desire for stability, revealing the inherent beauty in change and the impermanent aspects of life. Ultimately, embracing these fleeting moments enriches our human experience, encouraging meaningful connections and helping us find purpose while acknowledging the meaning of an ephemeral life.

For more info: https://metchosinartpod.ca/fleeting-contemplating-impermanence-july-25-sept-14/