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Abstract photography at New West's Plaskett Gallery

Art lovers have a chance to check out a new photography exhibition at Plaskett Gallery. The gallery at Massey Theatre is presenting Receding Realities, by Paul Gravett, for the month of October.
Paul Gravett, Reappearance
Reappearance, by Paul Gravett, is part of the new Receding Realities exhibition at Plaskett Gallery, running Oct. 1 to 31.

Art lovers have a chance to check out a new photography exhibition at Plaskett Gallery.

The gallery at Massey Theatre is presenting Receding Realities, by Paul Gravett, for the month of October.

Gravett, a former professional musician, has taken several career paths in the arts world – including agent for musicians, manager of performing arts centres and programmer of multi-disciplinary performances. He also made a foray into floor loom and tapestry weaving, during which he developed a method of incorporating both styles of weaving into one work.

Recently, Gravett has rediscovered photography.

“After years of observations, I am exploring the intersections of photography and contemporary art, in particular the unseen elements of light and the layering of colour and shape,” Gravett said in a write-up about the show. “I explore techniques of capturing abstract effects in the camera, finding ways to extract ethereal qualities that are not visible at casual observation. In ‘developing’ the image, I tease out elements of light, colour and form to further explore the abstractions.”

Gravett’s recent awards have included an honourable mention in abstract photography from the International Photography Awards, and a bronze medal from The Photograph. Colour Study #6 was awarded the 2020 Gracie Award, Best in Show, from the International Society of Experimental Artists.

Plaskett Gallery (735 Eighth Ave.) has instituted COVID-19 safety protocols, and visits are now by appointment only. The gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

See www.masseytheatre.com or call 604-517-5900 to book your visit.