December 5 – January 11 2009
opening reception and artist talk: December 5th 2008 7pm
Real or imagined, we live in a dangerous world; the TV warns that disaster could be lurking around any corner and demands that we must protect ourselves and our families from these perceived threats. Suzanne Franks’ work explores potential anxiety about preparing our children to become world citizens while at the same time trying to cloak them in some protective “armour”.
“Smother is an exhibition of ambitious installations and sculpture by Calgary-based artist Suzanne Franks. The relationship between mother and child is a major theme of the exhibition - developed with great depth - but Franks' deft handling of obsessive techniques, storytelling and the formal play between materials are just as compelling.” Anthea Black
Suzanne Franks received her BFA from the University of Calgary in Drama and a Diploma from the Alberta College of Art and Design. She is recipient of grants from both the Canada Council and The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and participated in four residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Franks has exhibited in various cities across Canada and remains active in the artist-run culture in Calgary.