ew OF Wee te. Bi ao Ra Nie MARCH ‘64 “ [have received a number of varied comments and a few complaints about the recent All-College-Drawing-Show. First of all I would like to remind people that this tradi- tional, annual event came about because we wanted to ex- tend the range of what drawing could be and also to extend the teaching of drawing into all areas and departments of the College. The exhibition was intended to reflect the de- § velopment of drawing in these many aspects: drawing as communication, information, research, expression, etc. Developing and exploiting not only the traditional systems, but also new systems. By this I mean new systems of visual language and literacy which are extended because of new concepts as well as newly available technolgy. The exhibi- tion was to show not only the diversities of language and system, but also the diversity of individual development which has been one of the most significant factors in 20th | Century creative evolution. The exhibition has been compared with last year’s exhib- ition, which presented more actual works than we have ever shown before. There was also a greater range, but it iis pos- sible that we had much less work presented by the student body on this occasion. There also seems to be a lesser range than previously and there might be similar or other reasons for that. I have been told by a few students that they could have done a better job of the selection; however this is a juried exhibition traditionally and I believe rightly the Committee is made up of people who teach drawing, though the Committee does vary from year to year depend- ing on who is available. Once given the resposibility, this Committee and its Chairman work to present an effective exhibition within the traditional terms. Where there are dis- agreements about any individual work, then it goes to a vote and the Chairman has the deciding vote. Of course there will be variations, maybe a different group of drawing teachers might have come up with a different exhibition, at least in part, though generally speaking professional ad- | judicators can generally agree what is the best (or worst), but of course there will be many borderline cases. Also the Committee has to decide on the presentation of the exhibi- tion. Some Committees make more qualitiative judgements than others and end up with a smaller show, but we have never suggested that this was a “Museum of Modern Art” show, it is much more an educational work-in-progress and evidence of current activity. Exhibitions usually end up with some kind of style reflecting the collective attitudes of the group. So I personally don’t expect to please every- body. If I have any disappointments it is that I would have liked to have seen a greater diversity. Maybe there is an analytical and even technical demonstrations. Also, I think that some of the expressive developments could have been extended into more experimental explorations. I think that feeling arises in me because I find that some of the more traditional things are not always very good examples of the genre. At the risk of echoing a platitude, I would like to say as far as the figure is concerned particularly, that a superfi- cial academic finish is no substitute for real perceptions of the underlying structure. There is no time to go on with any if they are unhappy about some of the work is to stand in front of it long enough at least to try and find out what the ‘work says to you and maybe you might unearth the reasons why the Committee selected that one for the exhibition. I am sure there is enough in the exhibition to have created a lot of interest and education for many people. Don’t forget it is not the kind of exhibition that you have to do something special for, you simply have to go to your folio and choose three works that you have achieved during this past year, so don’t forget to have them ready next year. Thanks, . Tom Hudson Dean of Instruction 30 January 1986 estii a S inners The following works have been selected by the Commit- tee as the “Best in Show”. Each student will receive a cheque for $50.00 Coryn Buchan Sam Lam Kelly Constabaris Majka Miozga Pat‘Ho Anne Servais “expressive” dominance at the expense of some more — detailed critique or analysis, what I would ask people to do - IV (— e@¢ Poetry te g @ So. WHAT La poem EATin warm pickles e ON a hot Mu y day in the midd loz OW dusty field with aH person you hate by Robin Constabar i's COMPUTER GRAPHIC f, Dorit Learned Black Sancee wif Fell you black S aA absence — a rejection from the spectrum Religion wil fel Bayon il lyn as the Sun's disgrace An old a woman wil{ fe/( Careful" es B ack never meanders - : 4 ack pashes out trom WS source In Std funder a lates» Ver it ee - 8% radar bleeps thee =i ugh Safa omed hallaciy ere invalids co i Black, be with me toni n 3 SP2Smod} Call / “2pelled all those who tried ach Ou. You drew it Se Threkd, if sucked up inte itse| f bke a fornade’s wall and then ym wore the skin oT a vortex? andro Lone I woo 2. fa, if 3S STUDENT EXECUTIVE REPORT From James Graham Student Council President The Student Society will be funding the following events to take place within the remaining two months of the 1985/ 86 year: —Two dances —Two pub nights —Movie nights in room 260 every Wednesday night —Coffee nights with poetry and music every Wednes- - day —Four day Theatre Sports Seminar —Two day preparatory class for Theatre Sports Semi- nar —Openings at the student run Elvis Chang Gallery ISSUES Parking — No solution as of February 19, 1986. Proposals by students and representatives have been submitted to the Granville Island Trust (the Island supervisors) resulting in a moratorium placed on towing. until February 21st. The Trust will reply to the Student proposals on the 21st. Carol Ljuden (Vice-president) is the Student Council representative on the Parking Grievance Committee. Post-note: (February 23rd) The Trust offered on the 21st to reduce the monthly parking charge from $50.00 to $40.00. Student Council still feels that this is too much to charge students and will be petitioning the Federal Government for intervention. Graduation — The dates of the Grad Show have been changed. This came about after a series of meetings be- tween Administration and the recently formed Graduation Grievance Committee. This committee is made up of Stu- dent Society members and other concerned future grads, who felt that two weeks display time and one week prepara- tion time was not enough time to mount a proper show. The Administration has now agreed to May 10th as the show’s starting date rather than May 3rd. The Grad Show will re- main up until June Ist, 1986 and come down June 2nd. (Note: Work that is to be displayed in the Concourse and Charles H. Scott Gallery must come down the 21st of May. Alternate sites for works in the spaces are presently being considered.) In addition to the extended exhibition dates, the Admin- istration has agreed to contribute approximately $10,000.00 towards the publication of a Graduation Catalogue. This catalogue will concentrate on exact repro- duction of student work. The catalogue will be approxi- mately one hundred and fifteen pages in length — a page per grad — and consist of one five by seven inch (1 —5” X T°) B & W photo as well as one hundred and twenty-five (125) words maximum for the artist’s statement. Student Society Show Assistance — It has been the policy of Student Council to provide assistance to students with shows in and outside of E.C.C.A.D. This assistance cov- ers: —Most moving costs to and from the Gallery in the case of sculpture. ——Frame rental - for photographic presentations. —Plexiglass rental - for printmaking, photography and graphic arts. —Exhibition frame material - painting. —Advertising - maximum one hundred copies Xerox. Original must be dropped off at the Student Council office - we will have them copied for you. In accordance with the Societies Act, the rules of which the Student Society must legally adhere to, students may only be reimbursed for their expenditures. It is advised that students ensure that their request for assistance falls within the stated guidelines. Contact the student society before re- nting or purchasing these materials. Applications for assist- ance are available at the Student Society office. Student Council was elected to deal with the concerns of the student body. If there are issues that concern you we en- courage you to bring them to our attention, verbally or in writing. If you don’t, don’t blame us. - The Student Council Executive consists of: Susan Mann — Treasurer Theresa Sellene Gaiters — Secretary Carol Ljuden — Vice-president James Graham — President (Ee ee) have received a number of varied comments and a few complaints about the recent All-College-Drawing-Show. First of all I would like to remind people that this tradi- tional, annual event came about because we wanted to ex- tend the range of what drawing could be and also to extend the teaching of drawing intoall areas and departments ofthe College. The exhibition was intended to reflect the de- ‘velopment of drawing in these many aspects: drawing as ‘communication, information, research, expression, etc Developing and exploiting not only the traditional systems, but also new systems. By this I mean new systems of visual language and literacy which are extended because of new ‘concepts as well as newly available technolgy. The exhil tion was to show not only the diversities of language and system, but also the diversity of individual development which has been one of the most significant factors in 20th Century creative evolution. ‘The exhibition has been compared with last year's exhib- ition, which presented more actual works than we have ever shown before. There was also a greater range, butit iis pos- sible that we had much less work presented by the student body on this oceasion. There also seems to bea lesser range than previously and there might be similar or other reasons for that. [have been told by a few students that they could have done a better job of the selection; however this is a juried exhibition traditionally and I believe rightly the Committee is made up of people who teach drawin though the Committee does vary from year to year depend- ing on who is available. Once given the resposibility, this ‘Committee and its Chairman work to present an effective exhibition within the traditional terms. Where there are di ‘agreements about any individual work, then it goes toa vote and the Chairman has the deciding vote. Of course there will be variations, maybe a different group of drawing teachers might have come up with a different exhibition, at least in part, though generally speaking professional ad- judicators can generally agree what is the best (or worst), but of course there will be many borderline eases. Also Committee has to decide on the presentation of the exhibi- jome Committees make more qualitiative judgements an others and end up with a smaller show, but we never suggested that this was a "Museum of Modern A\ show, iti much more an educational work-in-progress and ‘evidence of current activity. Exhibitions usually end up with some kind of style reflecting the collective attitudes of the group. So I personally don’t expect to please every- body. IF have any disappointments i is that I would have liked to have seen a greater diversity. Maybe there is an “expressive” dominance at the expense of some more analytical and even technical demonstrations. Also, I hi that some of the expressive developments could have been extended into more experimental explorations, I think that feeling arises in me because I find that some of the more traditional things are not always very good examples ofthe genre. At the risk of echoing a platitude, I would like tosay as far asthe figure is concerned particularly, that a super cial academic finish is no substitute for real perceptions of the underlying structure. There is no time to goon with any detailed critique or analysis, what I would ask people to do if they are unhappy about some of the work isto stand in front of it long enough at least to try and find out what the work says to you and maybe you might unearth the reasons why the Committee selected that one for the exhibition. 1 ‘am sure there is enough in the exhibition to have created a lot of interest and education for many people. Don't forget itisnotthe kind of exhibition that you have to do something special for, you simply have to go to your folio and choose three works that you have achieved during this past year, so don’t forget to have them ready next year. Thanks, = Tom Hudson Dean of Instruction 30 January 1986 shu ‘The following works have been selected by the Commit- tee as the “Best in Show”. Each student will receive a cheque for $50.00 Coryn Buchan Kelly Constabaris Pat Ho Sam Lam Majka Miozga Anne Servais, e@¢ zg Poetry te S08 WHATS ale poe, EATing warm pickles On a hot mu da: (n the midland a dusty fidd with a person you hate Gemteren sarpme dy Dorit Learned Black Science will fell Wack is en ehjence — a rejection from the spectrum Religion will fll Hack exists li 5 The Sun's disgrace fn old sma cll ko, "$e careful" Bleck never meanders. la Blak Pashes out trom ity source In Sd dhundery pt ltd fhundlery plates » i shader? er 5 radar bleep jelly Through wnfathomed Irallie, is here invalids Gough, and Bh out, Slack, be with mé Fonight” 7 Did you ever draws a St thside? i lke a force field IT mepel(ed all those who tried vmagle. circle You dees it 50 tarts sacked up info itsé} te 4 demaves wall ¢ and then re : of a corti pe tea STUDENT EXECUTIVE REPORT From James Graham ‘Student Council President ‘The Student Society will be funding the following events to take place within the remaining two months of the 1985/ 86 year: —Two dances —Two pub nights —Movie nights in room 260 every Wednesday night —Coffee nights with poetry and music every Wednes- day —Four day Theatre Sports Seminar —Two day preparatory lass for Theatre Sports Semi- —Openings at the student run Elvis Chang Gallery ISSUES: Parking —No solution a of February 19, 1986. Proposals by students and representatives have been submitted to the Granville Island Trust (the Island supervisors) resulting in @ ‘moratorium placed on towing. until February 2Ist. The Trust will reply to the Student proposals on the 21st Carol Ljuden (Vice-president) is the Student Couneil representative on the Parking Grievance Committee, Post-note: (February 23rd) The Trust offered on the 21st 10 reduce the monthly parking charge from $50.00 10 $40.00. ‘Student Council stil feels that this is 100 much to charge students and willbe petitioning the Federal Government for intervention Graduation — The dates of the Grad Show have been changed. This came about after a series of meetings be- tween Administration and the recently formed Graduation Grievance Committee. This committe is made up of Stu- dent Society members and other concerned future grads, who felt that two weeks display time and one week prepara- tion time was not enough time to mount a proper show. The ‘Administration has now agreed to May 10th as the show's starting date rather than May 3rd. The Grad Show will re- main up until June Ist, 1986 and come down June 2nd, (Note: Work that is to be displayed in the Concourse and Charles H. Scott Gallery must come down the 21st of May: Alternate sites for works in the spaces are presently being considered.) In addition o the extended exhibition istration has agreed to contribute approximately $10,000.00 towards the publication of a Graduation atalogue will concentrate on exact repro: m_ of student work. The catalogue will be approxi ‘mately one hundred and fifteen pages in length — a page and consist of one five by seven inch (1 —5"X B & W photo as well as one hundred and twenty-five 35) words maximum for the artist's statement tes, the Admin- Student Society Show Assistance — It has been the policy ‘of Student Council to provide assistance to students with shows in and outside of E.C.C.A.D. This assistance cov- ers —Most moving costs to and from the Gallery in the cease of sculpture Frame rental - for photographie presentations. —Plexiglass rental - for printmaking, photography and graphic an, —Exhibition frame material - painti —Advertising - maximum one hundred copies Xerox. Original must be dropped off at the Student Council office - ‘we will have them copied for you. In accordance with the Societies Act, the rules of which the Student Society must legally adhere to, students may ‘only be reimbursed for their expenditures. Its advised that students ensure that their request for assistance falls within the stated guidelines. Contact the ‘ance are available a the Student Society office. ‘Student Council was elected to deal withthe concerns of the student body. Ifthere are issues that concern you we en- courage you to bring them to our attention, verbally of in writing. Ifyou don't, don't blame us The Student Council Executive consists of Susan Mann — Treasurer ‘Theresa Sellene Gaiters — Secretary ‘Carol Ljuden — Vice-president James Graham — President