/KARINA BERGMANS - TEXT-ING

Karina Bergmans

/KARINA BERGMANS TEXT-ING /STRIDE +15 WINDOW EPCOR CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 205 8 AVENUE SOUTHEAST /EXHIBITION JUNE & JULY, 2010. /RECEPTION THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010. 7PM - 8PM. /DETAILS Since 2007, Karina Bergmans' sculptural project TEXT-ING has taken a variety of forms: public interventions, a pangram, text messages, and general pillow play. In a time when text messaging is a direct and commonplace form of instant communication, TEXT-ING is a much-appreciated diversion from our normal relationship with text. The word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious was popularized by a favorite childhood movie through a memorable song. As a site-specific installation in a performing arts venue, this 34-letter word brings a visual cacophony to an artistically inclined audience. As a multi-disciplinary artist, Karina Bergmans works in the mediums of fiber art, sculpture, and installation. What unifies her diverse artistic practice is her use of reclaimed fiber and materials. By combining texture with colour, her work engages our senses and stimulates our imagination. /INFORMATION The Stride Art Gallery Association 1004 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary AB T2G 2M7 403 262 8507 stride2@telusplanet.net Stride is open to the public from 11 AM - 5 PM, Tuesday – Saturday. Admission is free and all are welcome. www.stride.ab.ca