On Oct. 2nd, a new exhibit opens at the Yukon Artists at Work gallery that will showcase not just the art
itself, but the human connections that often come with the act of creating. The show is called Pat Bragg
and Friends: Where We Live.
“I had an idea to invite a number of artists whom I have admired and whose works I have collected over
the years to participate in an exhibition together. Some of them know each other, most don’t. I am lucky
to know them all,” Bragg said in talking about the inspiration behind her exhibit.
“These wonderful artists, mostly from Canada and one from Italy, have played a role in my own journey
into art in one way or another. Having lived in Winnipeg during the formative stages of my artistic
development, I was generously encouraged, guided, and inspired by many Manitoba potters, painters,
photographers, glass artists, jewellers, batik artists and more. They came to my exhibitions and I went to
theirs.”
Bragg reached out to these artists earlier this year with an invitation to participate in a group exhibit
that reflects where they live. She received many wonderful and enthusiastic responses, and the show
began to take shape. She carefully collected the pieces for the exhibit over the last six months, including
transporting them from around the country during a recent 7,000 km road trip.
Bragg has also included several Yukon artists whose work she especially loves and who don’t usually
show at the Yukon Artists at Work gallery.
Bragg is excited to highlight art that many Yukoners won’t have been exposed to before. But beyond the
art, this exhibit has brought her a very special bonus gift. “What I didn’t really anticipate was the
renewal of friendships and the joy of sharing the new art that my friends have been creating as I visited
their homes and studios. It is my honour and privilege to offer this show of eclectic works by some of my
favourite artists from here and away.”
The opening reception for this exhibit takes place from 5-7 pm on Oct. 2nd as part of the monthly First
Friday art crawl in downtown Whitehorse. The show runs until Oct. 31st