Andrew Wright: Penumbra

Andrew Wright’s explorations of form, light and photographic phenomena come together in the exhibition Penumbra to reveal an unexpected perspective on land, sea, and sky alike. This mid-career survey of works from 2001–13 underscores Wright’s interest in perception and the technologies of photography, from the camera obscura to digital capture. Through an approach that is often experimental, even playful at times, Wright’s highly refined works invite us to reconsider the ways we relate to and visualize the world around us. His rigorous practice intersecting conceptual and traditional forms of art making raises questions about the way we see.

Wright (b. Canada,1971) has exhibited his work widely, both nationally and internationally. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants from organizations including the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council and Canada Foundation for Innovation, and in 2011 received the inaugural BMW Exhibition Award at the CONTACT Festival. Wright has received critical acclaim for his work in publications such as Canadian Art, Border Crossings, and The Globe & Mail. Wright lives in Ottawa and is represented there by Patrick Mikhail Gallery. He is an Assistant Professor of Visual Art at the University of Ottawa.