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Start 2026 off by stopping into The Craig Gallery to check out new artwork with the opening reception on Thursday Jan 8 at 5-7pm.Exhibition Date: January 6th – February 1st
Convergent Horizons
Visually, the horizon is the line after which things disappear behind the curvature of the earth; it is the boundary line between the earth and the sky. In geology and archeology, a horizon is a particular layer or line which marks the boundary between different fossil groups or rock strata. In either case, a horizon delineates what can be seen from what is unseen. Taking this as a common point of departure, O’Dowd and Sheldrick’s work engages themes of uncertainty, ephemerality, and vulnerability in the context of the anthropocene.
Declan O’Dowd’s photographs explore shifting motifs that reflect both personal loss and the ever-changing patterns of the environment. The images present a moody, ethereal invitation to contemplate themes of impermanence and the transient nature of existence. The skyscapes remind us that beauty can emerge from emptiness and the unexpected. Just as clouds formed from invisible vapor which create illusions, we too shift, adapt, and transform depending on our environment and relationships.
Lachlan Sheldrick’s work employs industrial materials such as concrete to create sculptures which evoke the forms and shapes of landscapes, strata, and geological forms. This conflation of the built and natural worlds speaks to how the two are increasingly intertwined as humanity’s impact on the planet continues to deepen. The work presents forms that are eroded, rusting, and derelict, speaking to the vulnerability of built and natural landscapes alike in the face of these mounting changes to our planet’s systems.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney St, Halifax, NS B2Y 4W1, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
