It Etait Une Fois Demain
by Chris Morin-Eitner

Art Exhibition on Level 3
Sponsored by the Alliance Française
May 13-June 13, 2022
8am-8pm, Monday-Saturday

The artist statement:

At the dawn of the twenty-first century, following an unknown event, mankind disappears from the planet. Nature gradually regains its rights over urban areas, giving birth to a new landscape.

When visiting the temples of Angkor, I was fascinated by the way nature had reclaimed the site. At the time of their splendour, the temples of Angkor were probably as imposing as are today’s gigantic buildings, modern man’s superstructures, our skyscrapers ; the headquarters of our multinationals, where man affirms his domination over nature, reflecting his need to repel and control the natural environment, imposing an ultra-coded, highly controlled mineral world, designed and urbanized, often beautiful and quite pretentious.

At a time when we have become aware of the fragility of nature, and are increasingly concerned about ecology, global warming, and the future of the planet, I wondered how all these man-made super-structures would evolve in time. Angkor is sublimely poetic, overgrown by the forces of nature and evoking a long lost human civilisation….why not Dubai, Shanghai, New York, Rome, Paris next ?… What will become of these urban landscapes, these megacities, this civilisation of ours, now possibly at the height of its strength, but one day vowed to disappear, as did the Mayans or the Khmers ?

This is by no means a pessimistic end-of-the-world type vision. On the contrary, it is the vision of a world that is quite idyllic, a new-found Garden of Eden, full of life, colours, shapes and poetry, where the freedom and unpredictability of nature has supplanted the hierarchy of angles and organized spaces.

The starting point is a city I photographed where one clearly recognizes an iconic contemporary building that reflects man’s power over nature.

I then rework the image like I would a painting, digitally, I play with colour, shadows, textures, focus, perspectives, I add trees, animals, plants, industrial wrecks… I add all kinds of elements photographed during previous travels, that come to feed the new world I explore.

I wish you a pleasant trip…

For the first week in June and to ring in the Summer months, we will be hosting an exhibition at cSPACE featuring around 25 artists whom we represent in the Calgary area. We will have around 80 original pieces of artwork for sale, across a broad range of sizes and price points.

Whether you’re an art lover looking to add an original piece to your (or your client’s) collection, or are simply hoping to browse original art in a beautiful space, swing by and say hello!

Public viewing of art:
Tuesday, May 31 – Saturday, June 4 | 8 AM to 8 PM, every day
Level 1 & 2 Hallway Galleries

Opening reception:
Thursday, June 2 | 5 – 8 pm
A chance to meet the artists who are exhibiting their work, and to meet the ArtMatch team. Complementary beverages and light snacks will be provided.

Quest’s Youth Squad is a FREE drama program for youth aged 14 – 18.

Young people will work with and learn from Quest Theatre artists to explore theatre, music, improv, clown, mask, mask building, and performance. Exploration will produce a youth ensemble that will have opportunities in street performance at the Farmers and Makers Market at cSPACE and in the surrounding Marda Loop community. No experience is necessary, and youth do not have to come every Saturday to participate.

Youth will

• Gain volunteer experience
• Participate in a creative Internship
• Train, learn, and explore
• Acquire creative leadership experience
• Gain job skills
• Build friendships
• Receive unique perks

Details

Start Date
June 4th, 2022

When?
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where?
cSPACE

How much?
FREE

End Date
August 20th, 2022

Who?
Ages 14-18

Quest’s Youth Squad is a FREE drama program for youth aged 14 – 18.

Young people will work with and learn from Quest Theatre artists to explore theatre, music, improv, clown, mask, mask building, and performance. Exploration will produce a youth ensemble that will have opportunities in street performance at the Farmers and Makers Market at cSPACE and in the surrounding Marda Loop community. No experience is necessary, and youth do not have to come every Saturday to participate.

Youth will

• Gain volunteer experience
• Participate in a creative Internship
• Train, learn, and explore
• Acquire creative leadership experience
• Gain job skills
• Build friendships
• Receive unique perks

Details

Start Date
June 4th, 2022

When?
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where?
cSPACE

How much?
FREE

End Date
August 20th, 2022

Who?
Ages 14-18

GERRY MULHALL is a prolific, all season, plein air painter who can be seen with his easel and supplies trekking through all terrains in search of that perfect spot that begs to be painted. Out in the open, painting from life is an integral part of his art discipline.

Energizing the Landscape runs Monday-Saturday, June 13-20, 2022
In the cSPACE Level 2 Hallway Gallery

Reception:
Thursday, June 16th
5 – 8 PM

The Exhibition Gallery will be open Monday-Saturday from 8am to 6 pm.

25% of the proceeds will go to UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN AID.

Quest’s Youth Squad is a FREE drama program for youth aged 14 – 18.

Young people will work with and learn from Quest Theatre artists to explore theatre, music, improv, clown, mask, mask building, and performance. Exploration will produce a youth ensemble that will have opportunities in street performance at the Farmers and Makers Market at cSPACE and in the surrounding Marda Loop community. No experience is necessary, and youth do not have to come every Saturday to participate.

Youth will

• Gain volunteer experience
• Participate in a creative Internship
• Train, learn, and explore
• Acquire creative leadership experience
• Gain job skills
• Build friendships
• Receive unique perks

Details

Start Date
June 4th, 2022

When?
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where?
cSPACE

How much?
FREE

End Date
August 20th, 2022

Who?
Ages 14-18

Quest’s Youth Squad is a FREE drama program for youth aged 14 – 18.

Young people will work with and learn from Quest Theatre artists to explore theatre, music, improv, clown, mask, mask building, and performance. Exploration will produce a youth ensemble that will have opportunities in street performance at the Farmers and Makers Market at cSPACE and in the surrounding Marda Loop community. No experience is necessary, and youth do not have to come every Saturday to participate.

Youth will

• Gain volunteer experience
• Participate in a creative Internship
• Train, learn, and explore
• Acquire creative leadership experience
• Gain job skills
• Build friendships
• Receive unique perks

Details

Start Date
June 4th, 2022

When?
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where?
cSPACE

How much?
FREE

End Date
August 20th, 2022

Who?
Ages 14-18

We are ready to transform, are you?

The last two years have set our stage for action.

A series of actions and ideas will heighten into positive change. Change, with intention, will lead to immense transformations that will shake up and transcend the status quo.

The moment is here, and the time is now – to be

TRANSFORMATIVE!

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 25, 2022
12pm-5pm

We’re excited to announce we will be #TRANSFORMING cSPACE Theatre and Platform Calgary for our event!

Welcome!

We are so excited you’re here and cannot wait to see you in person on Saturday, June 25.

We have eight amazing speakers, each venue will feature four speakers, a performer and our host.  When a speaker is presenting at Platform, their talk will be live streamed to the cSPACE audience, and vice versa – so everyone can enjoy all our speakers as they happen.

For more information and to book tickets: https://www.showpass.com/tedxyyc-2022/