Jacqueline Graif

Arts and Culture Correspondent 

Photo Via Dawson College

From February 6th toMarch 25th, Dawson’s Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery is showcasing its 16th arts faculty exhibition. A tradition of 32 years, Biennial displays work done by the school’s Fine Arts Faculty every two years. Co-organizer, Natalie Olanick, says “A sharing of ideas is the goal rather than mastery.” 

The exhibition displays diverse work from a number of talented artists in the Dawson sphere. An exhibit with no set theme allows for a multiformity of artistic concepts, proving the true priority of the gallery: diversity. 

Wonderful pieces such as Naomi London’s The Oxford English Dictionnary Project, and Nadia Moss’ Self portrait as a teacher during a year of genocide are note-worthy for their strong messages. The Oxford English Dictionnary Project is absurdist, with its intricate detail on language and its origins, done with watercolour pencil on paper. Nadia Moss’ Self portrait as a teacher during a year of genocide uses mixed media to display the professor’s work, focusing on complexity. They write, “what you see is provisional and could easily change with blood and sweat or a gentle breeze.”

The art in the gallery is incredibly diverse, and Natalie says, “You don’t just make art to market it.” It truly shows how professors are not only dedicated to their work as educators, but as artists as well. They continue to inspire their students and work hard on what they are truly passionate about. The collection can be seen on the second floor gallery, and is worth visiting for artistic stimulation.