Artwork has a tendency to push the boundaries and be controversial. QUAB Gallery’s latest exhibition of works by Montreal Artist Yvon Goulet is no exception, and will be running from December 1st-21st.

If you love art that makes a statement and has hidden meanings, this exhibition is a must see. Having featured some of his work before to great success, QUAB has decided to feature more. In the past they have mainly displayed his works done on old political campaign signs, but now they will be incorporating his works on canvas as well.

Being a Montreal resident, Goulet takes a lot from his festive and cultural experiences in the Village and channels them through to his works. He explores the world of fetishes, stereotypes, and male archetypes in his art and makes it visible to those who are not commonly faced with such things. He pushes the envelope in his work, using unique imagery such as urinals to bring a certain distinctiveness to the table. His works are especially popular in the gay community because we can relate to them.

Goulet is very popular in the Montreal scene and has showcased his works throughout Canada and the world; from Japan to Berlin.

It is hard not too love his work, no matter how avant-garde it is. It makes a statement and, in my opinion, that makes for the best kind of art - something you can talk about and that conjures up different emotions. I find some of his work almost a little erotic as well, featuring perfectly defined men with stunning features, dressed in business suits or nothing at all, some even blindfolded. You will definitely have to check out the exhibition to view the rest of his work, I am sure you won’t be disappointed!

If you would like to meet the artist, make sure to attend the opening reception being held at QUAB Gallery (Art Central) on December 1, 2005 from 5-8pm.

QUAB Gallery
In the Art Central Building
212, 100 7th Ave SW
(403) 261-2855
http://www.quab.ca