In the Red: creation from deficit
James Lavoie (Edmonton, AB)
This piece is meant to symbolize the excising of the core of Canadian culture by chronic under-funding that which most adeptly bespeaks this culture - the arts. Our country is proud of its diversity, and all levels of government have acknowledged the value of expressing this diversity through art. But when finances are limited our Conservative Governments have repeatedly shown their ignorance - the vital and varied roles the arts play in society are consistently undervalued and severe cuts are too often the result.
Art defines Culture defines Canadians - we mustn’t let the chain be broken.
Untitled: red and black
fused glass
Photo Credit: L. O'Connor