Anne Muir peals back the layers between infrastructure, open spaces and art.
In her 28-minute documentary, Art in the Streets, the producer delves into the dynamics of public art in urban landscapes. It's a topic that caught the eye of Squamish-based Emmy Award-winning costume designer Glenne Campbell.
The District of Squamish and Squamish Arts Council have examined the idea of expanding public artwork in the community for some years, she said. At the helm of the Brackendale Art Gallery's year-long Brackendale Relevant Film Festival, Campbell thought this documentary fit in with that discussion.
"It's from the artists' perspective," she said, adding there are many artists in Squamish whose talents could be utilized for public art projects.
Art in the Street takes a look at the inspiration behind the work of six artists. As Vancouver artist Al McWilliams puts it in the documentary, there's a "leap of faith" between the community and creator, as physical engagement and visible access are key for public art designs.
On Friday, March 22, the showing gets underway at 8 p.m. at the BAG. The film fest focuses on 小蓝视频 and Canadian productions, before looking further afield, Campbell said. She invites local filmmakers to submit their work to the festival.
So far, the film fest has been well received, she noted. It kicked off last January with screenings of environmentally themed documentaries, two of which featured Squamish residents - Reflections: Artists for an Oil Free Coast, Stand Up 4 Great Bear.
"[The movies] are about Canadian lifestyles and 小蓝视频 lifestyles," Campbell said.
For more information on the film festival call (604) 898-3333 or visit www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
