Kurt Wipp and his family were so inspired by the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre that they made a generous donation to the facility.
The New Media Gallery focuses on contemporary art from around the world that uses new media and technology. Instead of traditional media, the gallery highlights work inclusive of video art, sound art, light art, robotic art and web art, with many of the works being interactive.
“A few weeks ago Kurt and his family happened to drop by our POPart exhibition,” said New Media Gallery co-curator Gordon Duggan in a press release. “We took them through, they had a marvellous time and adored the exhibition. We were astonished a short time later to receive this incredibly generous donation.”
According to the City of New Westminster, Wipp and family have donated $10,000 in support of the gallery’s future exhibitions.
The current exhibition, POPart, features works by William Lamson (New York), Karina Smigla-Bobinski (Munich), Ceal Floyer (United Kingdom) and Martin Creed (United Kingdom). The exhibition is centered around the use of a familiar celebration fixture, the balloon. Through installation, video and sculpture the artists explore different ways to communicate ideas and emotions. The works demonstrate how simple materials can be used to create extraordinary spaces of discovery.
“We can’t stress how outstanding this level of support is because not only does it endorse the New Media Gallery, but it allows us to continue producing exciting, world class exhibitions that draw people to New Westminster and are a source of pride for our community,” added co-curator Sarah Joyce. “Thank you Wipp family!”
The New Media Gallery is seeking additional donations or sponsorship to support its future programming. Anyone interested in learning more about New Media Gallery sponsorship should contact Duggan and Joyce at 604-875-1865 or [email protected]
