One Flew West – Old Landmarks, New Topographies

The highlight of the Second World Mad Pride Biennale, this exhibition of work addresses human rights and psychiatry, mental health and arts by local and international artists, both emerging and professional.

Check out a video online about this year’s exhibit at:
http://www.vancouveriam.com/videos/b5635433404b

This year’s art exhibition incorporates the theme of Riverview. Opened in 1913, Riverview (also named Essendale) housed a population of 4,630 in 1951. It is a controversial site and pivotal subject in the history of the mad movement in BC, and as a subject within artists’ work, a source of pain, survival, struggle, and healing.

Ongoing screening during exhibit: Searching For Sanctuary: What Is Home To Me? In this powerful and evocative film, people with schizophrenia talk about what it means to them to take part in a University of Calgary participatory action research project investigating housing for people with severe mental health issues. “An inspiring film that illustrates the importance of inclusion and empowerment in mental health services.” Simon Davis, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Exhibiting Artists:
Carl Alessi
Sharon Burns
Frederick Cummings
Leef Evans
Lara Fitzgerald
Larry Green
Cindy Lou Griffith
Marcien Hildebrandt
Robin Johnson
Choo-Kien Kua
Zo? Krug
Leona Lin
Ali Lohan
Stephen Long
Dzee Louise
Quin Martins
Shelagh Moore
Larissa Pirovski
Roberta Power
Ken Paul Rosenthal
Anne Russell
Andrew Tong
Lisa Walker
Karen Ward
Araya Vivorakij