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Cirko Bizzaro

Sat. May 4th 2024 - Tue. May 14th 2024 Gallery Merrick Free

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Cirko Bizzaro

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! "Cirko Bizzaro: A Carnival of the Bizarre" by Dianna Bonde...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Visual Arts Mixed-Media Painting
Sat. May 4th 2024 - Tue. May 14th 2024 + Add to Calendar Gallery Merrick
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday & Monday - Closed (available for Private Viewing & Consults) Free
Opening: Saturday 4th May 2024
RSVP EVENING May 3rd, 5-8pm OPENING RECEPTION May 4th, 12-3pm with Artist Talk at 2pm | SHOW: May 3rd - 14th

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Dianna Bonder
Illustrator, author, sculptor, and painter from Gabriola Island BC
Available for Shows/Gigs

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
"Cirko Bizzaro: A Carnival of the Bizarre" by Dianna Bonder

"In the kaleidoscope of my imagination, where the ordinary is mundane and the bizarre reigns supreme, lies the inspiration for "Cirko Bizzaro" -- a testament to the peculiarities and wonders of the circus and freak show. Through 35 new paintings and mixed media pieces, I invite you into a world where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, where the Strange is the only constant.

At the heart of "Cirko Bizzaro" is a celebration of the weird and the “cutesque” – that moment where something adorable suddenly becomes distressing. Through my paintings, I seek to challenge conventional notions of beauty and normativity, inviting viewers to embrace the uniqueness of every form of life. In a world that often demands conformity, the circus provides a sanctuary for misfits and outcasts, a place where strangeness is not only accepted but celebrated.

So step right up, ladies and gentlemen, “boys and girls”, and especially those of us who are in-between, and join me on this adventure of the imagination I call "Cirko Bizzaro." Leave your preconceptions and judgements at the door and prepare to be amazed, for in this world of weird and cutesque characters, anything is possible. Welcome to the circus of the bizarre, where the only limit is your imagination."

See you there!

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Gallery Merrick
Gallery Merrick is a celebration of all things beautiful. ...
1806 Government Street Victoria BC
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Cirko Bizzaro - Nov 23rd @ Gallery Merrick

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