Salt Spring artist Melanie Thompson hopes to spread her artwork far and wide through an upcoming novel exhibit and sale concept.
“Out into the World – towards a new work” is a pop-up art event in the annex gallery space at Mahon Hall on Saturday-Sunday, May 3 and 4. People can see the show of Thompson’s work — some new and some not — between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and buy $20 tickets for a chance to take home a piece. On Sunday, May 4 from 5 to 7 p.m., a draw for the work will take place.
“My idea is to give away my artwork through a random draw,” she explained. “My joy was in making the work; my further joy will be to see the work go out into the world, hence the giveaway.”
“Ticket holders will choose any work they wish when their name is drawn, the proviso being that the ticket holder will be photographed with the work chosen and they will later send me a photo of the work in situ,” said Thompson. “In future I will print and make new work with all the photos I collect. I will manipulate the photos with stitch, paint, collage or other techniques. These works will form a new exhibit.”
Once exhibit costs have been covered, remaining funds will be donated to the BC SPCA.