Natalie Castrogiovanni & Beatrice Shilton

VERNISSAGE; 30 JUIN 17H - 20H

Underlings and Gilded Things

This collaborative body of work is a reflection of late capitalism and the death of the American dream, amid a global health crisis. The sculptures in this exhibition are influenced by what was observed in the wake of economic, social and environmental collapse during the lockdown.

Underlings and Gilded Things explores the shift in value of essential and luxury goods. These issues are investigated through the medium of ceramics, referring to it as both a craft medium, and a material used in mass-production of goods.

BIO

Natalie Castrogiovanni

Natalie Castrogiovanni is a multidisciplinary artist based in Montréal, Québec. Natalie began her formal education at the renowned Beal Art Program in London, Canada. She completed her BFA in Sculpture and Installation at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada. Natalie’s practice combines multimedia sculpture, performance art, and video art. Natalie has exhibited, performed, and curated nationally. Her work has been shown at Xpace Cultural Centre, OCAD University, Trinity Square Video, Beaver Hall Gallery, 12 Ossington St. window space (Toronto), School of Photographic Arts Ottawa (Ottawa), Art Mûr, Édifice MBAM (Montréal), Mile Zero Dance, and The Works Gallery (Edmonton). Her work is part of The Beal Art Collection in London, Canada.

Beatrice Shilton

Beatrice Shilton is a ceramic sculptor and mixed media artist based in Montreal, Quebec. Beatrice began her formal education at the renowned Beal Art Program in London,Canada. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at NSCAD University, Halifax, Canada, majoring in ceramics with a focus on installation. Beatrice’s practice uses a variety of ceramic techniques; slip-casting, throwing, hand building, and installation, oftentimes interactive. She explores the ripple effect of interpersonal relationships on society, and uses objects to illustrate the tension between objects and subjects in this dynamic. Beatrice has exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work has been shown at The Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam,The Netherlands), Édifice MBAM (Montréal), Satellite Gallery (London, Canada), TAP Centre for Creativity (London, Canada), and The Anna Leonowens Gallery (Halifax). Her work is part of The Beal Art Collection in London, Canada.