SETH: DOMINION

Curated by Andrew Hunter. Tour organized by University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. April 17 to July 5, 2015, Central Gallery and Mediatheque.

Additional Information

Artist Talk: Friday, April 17, 6:00 pm, RPL Film Theatre
Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 7:00 pm, Central Gallery
Dunlop Curator’s Tour: Saturday, May 16, 2:00 pm, Central Gallery

DOMINION is the elaborate, ever-expanding, work-in-progress of the renowned Canadian cartoonist Seth. An imagined place combining elements of numerous early modern Canadian cities, DOMINION embodies the confidence of many communities post-Depression and World War II era, when the North American economy expanded, manufacturing spread, and many cities were characterized by levels of civic engagement rarely seen today. DOMINION is a cartoon space supported by an elaborate narrative vision that includes a detailed history and character studies that are as dark as they are amusing. As with all of Seth’s works, DOMINION is infused with melancholy and an air of ambiguous nostalgia tinged with a healthy dose of cynical humour.

In conjunction with Seth’s exhibition, Dunlop’s Central Mediatheque will feature a selection of vintage National Film Board shorts, selected by the artist himself.

Seth is the cartoonist behind the infrequent comic book series Palookaville. As an illustrator he has produced commercial works for almost all of the major Canadian and American magazines. His work has appeared inside and on the cover of The New Yorker. He won the Harbourfront Festival Prize in 2011. Seth’s books are published by Drawn & Quarterly of Montreal.

Seth, Dominion (Installation View), 2015. Photo by Don Hall.