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Exhibition</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Vernon Public Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the visit of renowned international artist, Ulrich J. Wolff, for the opening reception
of his highly anticipated exhibition titled <i>There Must Be Life</i>. The exhibition will be on display at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from March 14th to May 15th, 2024.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ulrich J. Wolff, winner of the 2021 Okanagan Print Triennial (OPT), an esteemed tri-annual exhibition alternating between the Vernon Public
Art Gallery and the Kelowna Art Gallery, will be in attendance at the opening reception. The OPT, initiated in 2009 as a national open-juried print exhibition, has evolved into an international competition, attracting top printmakers from over 22 countries
worldwide. Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director of the Vernon Public Art Gallery, expressed excitement about hosting Wolff's solo exhibition this year, with the OPT concurrently taking place at the Kelowna Art Gallery.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"Wolff's selection as the winner of the 2021 competition brings an international perspective to our community. His artistic skill and unique
vision make this exhibition a must-see event," said Dauna Kennedy.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ulrich J. Wolff, from Germany, is not only an accomplished artist but also a respected teacher of etching and screen printing at the Kunstakademie
Karlsruhe. With a background in painting and graphics from the State Academy of the Fine Arts Karlsruhe, Wolff has participated in over 240 national and international print media exhibitions in various countries.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>There Must Be Life</i> promises to captivate audiences with its diverse range of imagery, showcasing natural and urban
landscapes, architecture, bodies of water, fields, forests, and vegetation. While dedicated to photographically constructed imagery and environments devoid of human presence, Wolff also includes haunting portraits which reflect the mysteries of the human condition.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The opening reception for Ulrich J. Wolff's exhibition will take place on Thursday, March 14th, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
The community is warmly invited to join in the celebration, meet the artist, and enjoy a short talk by Wolff about his exhibition. Light bites and drinks will be served, and entry is by donation.</span></p>
<p class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with the internationally acclaimed artist Ulrich J. Wolff and experience
the compelling world of <i>There Must Be Life</i> at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Entry is by donation.</span></p>
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