The Weight of Hair | Artist Talk + Reception

Join us for an artist talk and reception to celebrate the opening of a contemporary art exhibit exploring hair as medium and symbol. The Weight of Hair begins with a simple question: how can something so familiar suddenly take on new meaning? This contemporary group exhibition brings together seven women artists working across Ukrainian and Bangladeshi cultural contexts. Through installation, sculpture, photography, textiles and other contemporary art forms, they explore one of our most familiar yet deeply personal materials through stories of memory, identity, culture and belonging. The exhibition takes place at The Highbrow, Pickle Underground's artist-run studio and exhibition space inside a private apartment. This intimate setting offers a different way to experience contemporary art, inviting visitors to slow down, look closely and discover connections between the works. Curated by artist and curator Roksolana Uhryniuk, the exhibition is presented by Pickle Underground, an artist-run interdisciplinary studio and cultural initiative based in New Westminster. Join participating artists for a moderated conversation to learn more about their work, the exhibition and the ideas behind it. Tickets Tickets are required to reserve your spot as the venue is very small. You can book a free ticket, but please consider purchasing a "by donation" ticket to help us cover the costs of this exhibit. Be as generous as your budget allows. We are a non-profit organization working with very scrappy budgets and directing most of our resources towards artist fees and production costs. We have very little overhead, but it still costs money and time to create quality artistic experiences. Your financial support will go a long way to help us continue bringing thought-provoking art to our community. Your donations also tell our sponsors that the community is invested in our work, which helps us get more money from them. Pickle Underground Pickle Underground is an artist-run interdisciplinary studio and cultural initiative based in New Westminster, British Columbia. Through exhibitions, performances and multidisciplinary projects, the organization creates space for artistic experimentation, cultural exchange and dialogue across communities. Rooted in Ukrainian cultural perspectives while actively engaged in the Canadian contemporary arts landscape, Pickle Underground supports collaborations between Ukrainian artists in Canada—including artists displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine—and the broader Canadian artistic community. More info: pickleunderground.com