The human body is a fascinating subject, and this week it will be on full display at the AMS Art Gallery during Arts Week. The Visual Arts Student Association (VASA) and Art History Student Association (AHSA) will be exhibiting a collection of works submitted by UBC students on the theme Im/Perfect Bodies. The collection­—which ranges from screen printed t-shirts, to photographs, to video installations—focuses on our perceptions of the human form and reconstructs them in truly unique and innovative ways. Although only a handful of works were chosen for the actual exhibition, the jury received over 40 submissions in the last few weeks.

The theme of the works is based on an ongoing dialogue in contemporary art theory surrounding ideas on the human form. You could say that the body—present in art history since people decided to bang sharp rocks together, through the Renaissance obsession with an ideal form, to total abstraction in the 20th century—has been explored from all angles. It is not only a symbol unto itself, but a personal expression of individuality. Im/Perfect Bodies explores the wide range of ideas amongst artists at UBC on this theme, which continues to attract boundless interest.

The best part about a student-run show is the opportunity it provides not only for the artists, but for everyone who is interested in art. Allison Mander, AHSA president, said “There is definitely a mutual benefit to exploring and being introduced to each other’s processes of work. For this project in particular, students were involved in all areas…promotions, jurying and curating the show, liaising with artists, and of course creating the art.”

The exhibition runs from January 11–15 between 12pm to 5pm at the AMS Gallery in the SUB. The opening reception is on January 11 from 4pm to 7pm, with representatives from AHSA and VASA present for discussion, plus a bar!

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