Starting Oct. 19 an exhibition in the main salon of the Chapel Gallery will be Only Human by Iris Hauser.
Hauser is one of Saskatchewan's most prolific artists and exhibits her work in solo and group exhibitions across the country. This exhibition explores timeless aspects of the human condition using symbolic and metaphoric imagery. Hauser travelled through Europe honing her skills of figuration and hyper-realism and this has influenced her work.
Her subjects often display complex psychological states that are set within intensely-lit spaces. Her work is dramatic. It often catches the viewer off guard and provokes reflections on presence, myth and self.
Hauser says "that the greater purpose of art is to help us connect with the interior lives of others, to share in the sense of connectedness at a deep level, which can nurture the spirit, assist us in the journey of life and in the acceptance of the struggle, joys and sorrows, which mark our passage along the way."
Only Human will be on exhibit until Nov. 27.
There will be a "meet the artist" reception Sunday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery. This will be a chance to talk to Hauser about her work.
For more information please contact the Chapel Gallery at 445-1757. The Chapel Gallery is located in the Don Ross Centre at 891 - 99th St. and is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Support for the gallery is provided by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and the City of North Battleford.
