October, 2009
What makes a bonfire blaze bright in the night sky? Where does its power to captivate, mesmerize and unify come from? Towering flames, chants and folk songs, flying ash, crackling wood, secret pagan rituals and seasonal rites of passage, the pungent scent of burning embers and melting marshmallows; the secret allure of the bonfire is in its sensory experience. Across history and culture, bonfires have offered diverse communities a unique ceremonial experience of open air fire. This fall, UPPERCASE gallery celebrates the tradition, lore, and enigmatic beauty of bonfires in an exhibition of visual art.
Doug Fraser, framed original painting
Lisa Congdon, original painting
Mariko Paterson, ceramic tea pot
Blair Kelly, framed linocut
Tanya Lam, framed digital print
Amanda Woodward, original painting
Amanda Woodward, original painting
Kim Scafuro, original painting
Rough & Perfect, flickering light
Rough & Perfect, Hobo Joe light










