New show at AGGP explores intimacy and vulnerability

By  Jesse Boily  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Town & Country News  08/08/2024 13:01 The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie’s latest exhibit features artworks by Edmonton artist Brenda Draney that “delve into the complex questions around the notion of intimacy and vulnerability.” The exhibit, Drink from a River, features paintings from Draney that refer to figures and moments that have shaped her life. “The soft images in her paintings are familiar, like cars, people, and rooms with furniture, but it’s clear the people and places are close to the maker’s memory,” said Jessica Groome, AGGP executive director. “Drink from the River suggests that what is truly intimate can also be truly horrific; that what is buried away can be agonizing,” says an AGGP media release. “Oftentimes, these hauntings and sufferings can lead…

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