Pierre Vassura: New Work 1983-2018

“…Vassura had been maturing artistically outside the avenues that we understood for contemporary art. In fact, he had been working in private. Only once since his arrival in Canada did he exhibit paintings and sculptures, in 2002 at Vancouver’s Italian Cultural Centre. Vassura and his artworks have lived outside of exhibitions, careers, merchandising, and the endeavours of cultural capital that consume the art world, yet he himself has lived a life inside of art, working tirelessly on his project.

To me, Vassura’s perspective on art making is summarized by this quote “only the artist knows art, can put judgement on it and criticize it because they are doing it.” If this is true, it may be the solace an artist requires, to work consistently alone.” - by Eli Boronwsky

Pierre Vassura: New Work 1983-2018 is curated by Eli Boronwsky and Jonathan Middleton for the Richmond Art Gallery from December 1, 2018 - January 20, 2019.