Village Squire, 1980-09, Page 311
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London artists from
a global viewpoint
Representatives from the London
Regional Art Gallery consider their
current exhibit, "London and Area
Artists" as a case showing that art must
now be seen from a global viewpoint.
Contributions from artists from other
parts of Canada, the United States and
Europe give this exhibition an inter-
national flavour.
It hasn't always been this way.
Twelve years ago Pierre Theberge,
then assistant curator of Canadian art at
the National Gallery of Canada, organ-
ized a travelling exhibition called "The
Heart of London." It featured the work
of London and area artists such as Jack
Chambers, Greg Curnoe and Murray
Favro.
The regional impact of the tour led
one reader to say that London was the
first Canadian regional liberation front.
The wider scope of the 1980 show alters
that description.
Although many of the participating
artists are London-based, they bring
with them vast geographical differ-
ences.
Eric Atkinson, the dean of Fine Art at
Fanshawe College, came from England
around the time regionalism was
peaking. Holland -born Rudolph Bikkers
has become known for his master print
company 'Editions Canada'. The com-
pany prints internationally known mod-
erns for world distribution.
Marcia Ruiz Wilson is American born
but chose to settle in London. Paterson
Ewen moved to London from Montreal
to teach at H.B. Beal Secondary School
in the art department. He is now an
associate professor at the University of
Western Ontario.
Of the 25 artists included in the
program several of the regionals
remain, including Greg Curnoe, Jame -
lie Hasson, Murray Favro, Ed Zelanak
and Walter Redinger.
Part two of "London and Area
Artists" will run in the spring of 1981.
Photographer at
London gallery
Michael O'Henly is a London -born
photographer who has five years
exhibiting experience behind him. His
work is on display at the London
Regional Art Gallery until September
28.
The photographer characterizes this
show as "moving from a concern with
the formal properties of the image to
dealing with ideas referred to by the
subject but external to the image."
Since 1977 Mr. O'Henly has been
involved with the multi -screen present-
ations including the Awes Studio
Production "Sculpture/Today Canada"
Viennese to
conduct LSO
London Symphony Association Presi-
dent Robert W. Luba has announced the
appointment of Alexis Hauser as Music
Director and Conductor of the London
Symphony Orchestra, commencing in
the 1981-82 season.
The Vienna born Hauser is an honor
graduate of the Vienna Academy of
Music and holder of a number of major
music awards. A student of renowned
conductors, Franco Ferrara and Herbert
Von Karajan, Mr. Hauser has appeared
with major orchestras in North and
South America, as well as Europe,
where he earned distinction as a
composer under the tutelage of Pierre
Boulez.
"We are fortunate to have a
conductor of Mr. Hauser's calibre in
London", said Mr. Luba . "He will be a
dynamic addition to the arts and in
particular the musical scene in London.
We are certain our audience will agree,
particularly those who heard Mr.
Hauser's outstanding performance of
Bruckner's Fourth Symphony in his
guest appearance with the orchestra
last season."
Mr. Hauser has been engaged for a
three year term and will make his home
in London, Ontario while maintaining a
residence in Paris, France.
Mr. Hauser was the successful
candidate from a field of more than two
hundred initial applicants. The search
began in August 1978 following the
announced resignation of the late
Clifford Evens.
One of six candidates
who were invited to conduct in guest
appearances with the orchestra last
season, Mr. Hauser succeeds Victor
FeldbrW who will complete his second
year as Music Director in the coming
season.
Attention all
ancestor hunters
Ancestor hunters will be interested to
hear that the Huron County Branch of
the Genealogical Society of Ontario is
sponsoring a workshop on "Beginning
in Genealogy". Space is limited and
advance registration is required.
Dr. W.H. Minshall of London, a past
president of the Ontario society, will
conduct the workshop, open to anyone
who wants to learn how to trace a family
tree.
Huron branch chairman Carole
Robinson will chair the workshop, on
Saturday, September 27 at the Goderich
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Those interested in registering or in
information can call 524-9972 or 524-
2870.
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