Opening: Arche-Fossil

June 30th 2023 marks the opening reception for Connor Charlesworth’s Arche-Fossil. The show is comprised of painted works and assemblage.

“Coined by French philosopher Quentin Meillassoux, the concept of Arche-fossil refers to objects that indicate the existence of ancestral realities or events that are anterior to terrestrial life. In this exhibition, Charlesworth presents works that engage with second-hand experiences, such as reproductions, testimonials, digital archives, and records. These works morph from fact to fiction in an attempt to familiarize ourselves with future unknowns.”

Charlesworth is an artist and instructor at UBC’s Okanagan campus on unceded Syilx territory. Recent exhibitions include “The Distance of the Sun” (2023) and “Both Sides Now” (2022). Charlesworth also participated in a mentorship with artist Enrique Martinez Celaya out of his Los Angeles studio (2022 + 2023).

Arche-Fossil will be on display at ARTSCO’s Community Gallery from June 30th until September 1st.