Artist Talk | Erica Stocking

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Image courtesy City of Surrey.

Erica Stocking's 'Blankets.'

Public Talks | Open to: Public

Join us for an artist talk by Erica Stocking about her recently completed public artwork, Blankets.

When

Nov 2, 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm

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Location

Off Campus

Surrey City Centre Library, Room 120

10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC See on Map

Open to Public?

Yes

Installed on the roof of the West Village Park and Energy Centre, Erica Stocking's Blankets is a fibreglass sculpture of three blankets arranged in different configurations (folded, draped, and wrapped). The sculptures respond to the purpose of the building: to provide energy and warmth to the City Centre neighbourhood.

The artist will talk about her process in creating this artwork and its association with hearth and home. She will also discuss the 50 woven blankets that were distributed to the community and serve as a companion piece to the sculpture.

The talk takes place in Room 120 of the City Centre Library (easily accessible by Skytrain and bus). Refreshments will be served.

About Erica Stocking

Multimedia artist Erica Stocking holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. She has exhibited art internationally and across Canada since she graduated in 2004. In 2009, Erica completed the public artwork Yellow Fence at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby and, in the same year, was awarded Vancouver Mayor’s Art Award for Emerging Public Artist. In 2012, she completed Geyser for Hillcrest Park, a permanent public artwork made for the City of Vancouver in collaboration with Vanessa Kwan, facility staff, parks board, and various engineers.