London Life Young Contemporaries ‘96

Works by contemporary artists under 35 years old from across Canada were selected by curator James Patten from a national for submissions that elicited over 400 entries for this, the most recent in the recurring series of Young Contemporary exhibitions that have been organized by the London Regional Art and Historical Museums since 1950. These paintings, photographs, sculptures, prints, video and mixed media works represent a wide range of styles and preoccupations; there is an introspective nature to many of the works, which are often concerned with a search for identity and a subtle critique of societal structures. The exhibition and tour have been sponsored by London Life Insurance Company with additional funding from The Canada Council Exhibition Assistance Program.