Associate Professor Jody Hewgill’s solo exhibition “Novel Companions” continues until March 25, at The Lyceum Gallery, 969 Queen Street West. Gallery hours: Mon-Friday (except Thursdays) 10-4pm, Saturday 12-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm.
https://thelyceumgallery.com/exhibition/novel-companions/
Novel Companions is a visual celebration of our enduring bond with dogs through fresh portrayals of literary canine characters, to show how literature can shape our appreciation of this reciprocal relationship. These paintings explore the vital role dogs play in our lives, the many ways they provide solace and companionship, protect us, connect us with nature, and teach us about patience and mutual respect.
The detailed imagery invites the viewer to take a closer look, to challenge our perception of these canine archetypes, by reframing the familiar with fresh perspectives, where the dog is the subject and not an object. This series explores narratives that emerge from the convergence of representation and fabrication, where the natural and the artificial meet to convey new meaning.
To read more about Novel Companions series: https://jodyhewgillart.com