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Thomas Brasch, lens-based artist
LIFE-LIGHT
Dal Schindell Gallery
5800 University Blvd, Vancouver
May 18 - June 14, 2023
Gallery Hours
Mon—Fri 8:30am—4:30pm
Sat 12—4pm - free admission
Contact
(604) 224-3245
gallery@regent-college.edu
Full collection and downloadable
exhibition catalogue below
Out of the Darkness - Israel Triptych
In-situ mock-up of the Israel Triptych in your living room: Tel Aviv 01, Baghdad 01, Hebron 01, all 40x40"
Out of the Darkness - Hope Triptych
Changing the Foundations Triptych: Oslo 01, Montreal 02, Paris 02, all 40x40"
Out of the Darkness - Political Action
Political Change Polyptich: Buenos Aires 01, Seville 01, Paris 01, Santiago 02
Enlightenment - Wisdom Diptych
Wisdom Diptych: Moudrost and Illuminoso. Source images: Jubilee Synagogue, Prague and Biblioteca communale in Bolonia Italy
Enlightenment - Faith Triptych
Faith Triptych: Lucidité, Convivencia, Hel Likht - Source images: Notre Dame in Paris, Sinagoga Santa Maria La Blanca in Toledo Spain, Maisel Synagogue in Prague
Enlightenment - Oratio Triptych
Oratio Triptych - Gebet, Oración, Prière
All three come from the same source image which is a pillar in the Church of All Nations in Jerusalem, Israel
Enlightenment - Unidad
Unidad - Templo Baha'i, Santiago Chile, 24x24", 2023
Enlightenment - Community I
Maghrib and Ahimsa in an in-situ mock-up
Maghrib - Tribute to the Islamic Canadians
55x55" Banner - NFS
Ahisma - - Tribute to the Hindu Canadians
55x55" Banner - NFS
Enlightenment - Community II
Paifang - Tribute to the Chinese Canadians and Wand Ke Chhakna - Tribute to the Sikh Canadians
Paifang - Tribute to the Chinese Canadians
55x55" Banner - NFS
Wand Ke Chhakna - Tribute to the Sikh Canadians
55x55" Banner - NFS
Show Description
"The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out." John 1:5 MSG
Life-Light is an exhibition by Toronto-based photographer Thomas Brasch. The solo show combines two of Thomas' series, "Out of the Darkness" and "Enlightenment", a coupling of works that proves to be potent and healing.
Toronto-based photographer Thomas Brasch has a unique art form as he transforms source images into lens-based luminous commemorative mandalas to address healing from collective trauma. The images are layered abstractions from site-specific locations pertaining to the series, Out of Darkness, whose source material are drawn from locations where acts of violence have occurred. Each image holds within it the history of place in hopes to spark discussion and contemplation within our contemporary context. Without the use of graphic imagery, Thomas is able to both document memory and point us towards hope, as we remember atrocities that will not soon be forgotten. Conversely, his series entitled "Enlightenment", extols human wisdom and virtues. These lens-based post-production images, are derived from notable architecture and sacred spaces, are an exploration of the human spirit through photo-realistic geometric figures.
For Life-Light, Thomas Brasch has collaborated with Tennessee-based archaeologist Amanda Hope Haley for his piece entitled "Hebron". Haley captured some unique images during an archaeological dig trip to Israel and Palestine, and she brings a Biblical archaeologist's perspective to Life-Light. Join us for a pre-show talk on May 18th at 2pm to hear more about Life-light and Haley's research as an archaeologist.
Thomas Brasch (B.A., B.Ed., MBA) has devoted thirty years to education before embarking on his second career as a photographer. Completely self-taught in the discipline, he is able to showcase his perceptions of beauty, turning the real into surreal. He has had several solo shows in Toronto and has been in several group shows internationally. With a background in sciences, languages, education, and business, he is able to blend the skills he has learned and apply them to his artistic practice. His style of abstraction is multi-layered, providing an underlying statement to the aesthetics. His representational work highlights his discoveries from the ancient to the modern during his journeys.
