Exhibition July 10 - August 1, 2020

Artist in Gallery July 11 from 11 am - 4 pm

Lise Guyot’s Nostalgie focuses on buildings and houses in and around Kelowna. The kinds of buildings and houses Guyot find most appealing are those that are weathered full of character, which may be marked to be torn down. Guyot questions how this gentrification is changing neighbourhoods. She has a strong sentimental longing for the past and knows the photographs can speak for themselves. In sharing this collection Nostalgie, Guyot hopes the viewer will recognize houses that are gone or still standing and feel a familiarity with the communities we call home.

Guyot shies away from titles like photographer or artist. Having grown up in a family of artists and photographers, it is instinctive for her to use photography as a creative medium. Guyot has constantly framed images in her mind ever since she was a child. Many photographers pride themselves on their technical abilities, however, Guyot relies more on her inspirations and visual creativity.

Nostalgie will be on view in the Alternator’s Members Gallery from July 10 – August 1, 2020.

On Saturday, July 11 from 1 - 4 pm artist Lise Guyot will be in residence in the exhibition space. Viewers are invited to visit her at the Alternator to discuss Nostalgie. Please note that due to social distancing restrictions, only six individuals (excluding staff) are allowed in the gallery space at once.