New British Abstraction

CICA Vancouver is proud to announce our upcoming group exhibition, New British Abstraction, running from March 9 to April 16, 2023.

New British Abstraction features ten works by ten artists: Alia Ahmad, Sarah Cunningham, Li Hei Di, Pam Evelyn, Jadé Fadojutimi, Louise Giovanelli, Rachel Jones, Francesca Mollett, Michaela Yearwood-Dan and Flora Yukhnovich.

Hailing from British art schools in recent years, these ten young female artists are leading the charge internationally in new patterns of abstraction. Although diverse in each of their practices, some even floating between abstraction and figuration, they are united in their desire to rethink how abstraction can be expressed. In the midst of social changes that have swept the country over the last decade, they are less concerned with labels, and more focused on evolving traditions, drawing from and reflecting back the turbulence of our times. Rooted in explorations of colour, nature and desire, these artists push the boundaries - challenging and inspiring new conversations around abstraction and its ability to capture the complexities and emotions of contemporary life.

Curated by London-based guest curator Louis Blanc-Francard, New British Abstraction brings these ten artists together, as well as unveils their works to audiences in Vancouver, for the very first time.

The show will open on Thursday, March 9th, with an opening reception from 5 - 8 PM, and will run until April 16th, 2023.

About CICA Vancouver

CICA Vancouver is a registered charitable arts organization founded in Vancouver, in 2021. The organization aims to cultivate the creation, development, and engagement of the next generation’s art. Through exhibitions, panel talks, workshops and special events, our goal is to enhance the public’s engagement in the arts, showcase artists’ works that represent contemporary culture and aesthetics, and bring diversity to the local art scene. CICA Vancouver will continuously highlight the importance of engagement and accessibility in the arts and implement programs that can enhance the dissemination of contemporary art ideas.

Exhibition Date: March 9 - April 16, 2023 Hours:

Wed-Sat 11 AM - 6 PM;

Sun by email appointment;

Mon-Tue Closed

Admission:

Free for Students (with ID)

Free for Children (under 12)

Free for Seniors (over 55)

Adult - $15.00

Please book tickets online at https://cicavancouver.com/product/buy-ticket/ (follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our mailing list to receive promo codes!)

Opening Reception: 5 - 8 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023

Painting detail from:

Francesca Mollet

Five-fingered light, 2021

Oil and acrylic on calico

170 x 260cm (2 x 170 x 130cm panels)

Copyright Francesca Mollett

Courtesy of the artist and GRIMM Amsterdam | London | New York