Whitby Free Press, 16 Jun 1993, p. 12

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Page 12, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, June 16,1993 Metson's 'charged objeets'eon view An exhibition of about 35 figurative paintings by artist Graham Metson will open at the Robert McLaughfln Ga]lezy on June 15. Qils on canvas and paper, the works were created from 1986 to the present. Metson refera to these works as "charged objecta." Their strong visual impact, resulting from an expressive, aggressive application of paint, bold clouration and a gestural description of the- figure in mevement, emphasizes the artist's intention te engage the spectator pri arily on the emotional level -. a tendency reinforced by bis subjeets: spiritual alienation, ritualist sacrifice, immolation and execution. pur : Thursday, June 1 7th THE HOUNDS Friday, June 1 th FULL COUNT BLUES BAND Saturday, June l9th PIRAHNVA PEOPLE Hlis lateat paintings reflect images and thernes in Caries Fuentes' allegory, ' Terra Nostra.' Metson bas established himself in Canada as an important figurative artist by synthesizing Selections from the DuPent Canada collection of Canadian art are on display at The Station Galley until July 4. DuPent began its collection in Canadian art in 1984 te enhance the workplace for employees across Canada. DuPent bas acquired more than 400 paintings, prints ,and sculptures -- ail under a mandate that emphasizes high quality. XNVTRIK JAM Strjyad udy i .m SEXY, ERIrHIIEU the idioms of many modern British and American art movements.. Through bis paintinge and teaching, at universities in Canada and the United States, Metson has exerted a persuasive influence upon conteniporary artists of Atlantic Canada. 'IMurder and Mayhem' at the museum On Saturday, June 19 the Pickering Museum Village will host a mysterious and fun-filled fimdraiser, ' Murder and Mayhem at the Pickering Museum Village.! Frein 4:30 p.m. until dusk, guests of the village will have an oppotnt t step back in time and eeience the sights and sounds of life in old Upper Canada ... with a touch of intrigue. Early in the evening on June 193, it is rumoured that a murder will take place in the old village and it will be up te the guests of the village te solve it. Tfickets are $60 per person and include a gourmet picnic dinner IIISTORICAL FUATURBE in the Wbitby Free Press i .Who was R.A. Hutchison, for whom a public school was named in 1961? 2.What changes were made to the old Court House <WhitbY Centennial Building) in 1910? 3.What church congregation is celebrating its l6Oth anniversary in Whitby this year? 4.What former Whitby resident was a relative ef a president of the United States? Answers on Page 15 This feature provided by Farnily Restaurant Thne Wh itbyl Inn Restaurant &Pub Formerly fthe ExplIorer Rafud g. ... . . . . . g uies ice ........... dra......~ -W...... .. .. .... . ..........~ tie ~ Wat~.......... OPEN * ASAW with wine, the murder mystery event, a variety of prizes, live entertainment and access te al the special activities throughout the village. Guests are encouraged ta wear costumes. Also, since a portion of the ticket price is a ta.x deductible donation, a $30 tax receipt will be issued. For reservations, cail 683-8401 or 420-4620. By Mike Rostek Otter Creek Video BODY 0F EVIDENCE: This erotie thriller is said te "make4 Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction look like Romper Room.0 Starring Madonna as the woman with a sup rh arged sex drive on trial for supposedly murdering her rich lover wth, ~you guessed it, sex. Contains footage not seen in theatres. Also stars WilIem Dafoe, Joe Montegna and Anne Archer. j rFans of this genre should love it. KNIGHT MOVES: Christopher Lambert (Highlander,4 Highlander Il) tars as a master' chess player living on the ~~ein this chilln psychologjical thriller in~ which a series ef bizarre, itualistic murders take place. Diane Lane (Chaplin, Lonesome Dove) plays the beautif ul psychologist and Tom A Skerrit (River Runs Through It, Top Gun) the detective hot J 4(on the t rail. Decent f ick, worth watching. W DAMAGE: A tierce, eretic thriller (what eýse is there this 4 week?> starring Jeremy Irons, Miranda Richardson and Leslie Caron. Two loye rs become locked in the grip of hisexual obsession wreaking havoc on one another. An J. award-winning cast in a film by Louis Malle. Bes ofLheSt 2(agodaction-packed movie> W Rampago (a thriller from William Friedkin, the director* of The French Connect ion and The Exorcist) Leprechaun (excellent little, off -the-walI borror) -NOW AVAILABLE* Forever Young Howard's End If anyone has a question about a movie or vidéo titie,4 send a letter to Otter Creek Video, 900 Bonacord Ave., WWhiÏtby, Ont. L 1P iH8. @MRMý m r- ý 1

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