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Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, AV���� instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.

This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl’s creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the interplay between semantic and asemantic expression, challenging viewers to interpret the space between sense and nonsense, structure and abstraction. 

“My work stems from an interest in how language can function visually as well as textually,” explains Modahl. “With Redactions, I wanted to explore the boundaries of understanding and self-expression, and how meaning emerges—or dissolves—in that in-between space.”  

The evening will also feature Julia Prudhomme, whose poem “hellhole” is included in the Redactions exhibition catalogue. Together, Modahl and Prudhomme will take visitors on a thought-provoking journey through the exhibition, offering insights into the relationship between visual and written narratives. 

Based in Salmon Arm, Modahl is a multidisciplinary artist celebrated for her work in painting, drawing, stop-motion animation, and performance. Her artistic achievements were recently recognized with the 2023 Tanabe Award for mid-career artists, which she shared with emerging artist Robin Hodgson. Over her career, Amy’s work has been exhibited widely across Canada and the U.S., with shows at the Kelowna Art Gallery, Vernon Public Art Gallery, and Soo Visual Art Center in Minneapolis, among others. 

Amy has been teaching research writing, public speaking and theory courses in the Communications Department at AV���� since 2010.  

This event is a must-attend for anyone curious about the intersections of art, language, and meaning. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the world of Redactions and hear directly from this talented artist and OC faculty member! 

Thursday December 5, 2024 
6 to 7 p.m.  
Kelowna Art Gallery  
Free and open to the public

Art exhibition runs from November 1 to January 12, 2024.

For more information about Amy Modahl and Redactions, visit