Credit: Photo by Millissa Martin Photography
Local performance artist explores “what’s next?” with audience
SAGA Thursday Artist Talk with Chris Murdoch
Surrey, BC – Surrey Art Gallery Association announces their March Thursday Artist Talk with Chris Murdoch at Surrey Art Gallery on March 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. titled “What’s Next? Maintaining Creativity as an Artist.” Admission is free.
Speaking about his transition from theatre to circus and teaching to film, multidisciplinary artist Chris Murdoch will explore the question of “what’s next” from three different angles: first, as an excellent mantra for practice, second, as a question that drives many artists forward in their career paths, and third, as a question for aging artists who can no longer rely on the energy and inspiration of their youth. This talk will include some performance activities.
About the Artist
In Chris Murdoch’s twenty years on stage, he has performed a host of juggling and prop manipulation arts, theatrical and film acting, martial arts, acrobatics, and even some bad magic. Along with Yuki Ueda, Chris founded and produced Madskillz Vancouver—a ground-level circus festival that ran for ten years, as well as a contemporary juggling show called “Cause and Effect” that performed at the Singapore Grand Prix and across North America. Murdoch has taught circus workshops in Canada, Australia, the United States, and southeast Asia. He took up leatherwork in 2016 and now works full time at a film studio, making real costumes for imaginary people.
About Surrey Art Gallery Association
Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) is a non-profit society that offers its members the opportunity to participate in and respond to contemporary art and be part of a community that actively supports Surrey Art Gallery.
About Surrey Art Gallery
Founded in 1975, Surrey Art Gallery presents contemporary art by local, national, and international artists, including digital and audio art. Recognized for its award-winning programs, the Gallery engages children through to adults in ongoing conversations that affect our lives and provides opportunities to interact with artists and the artistic process. The Gallery is located at 13750 88 Avenue in Surrey on the unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) nations. Surrey Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges operating funding from the City of Surrey, Province of BC through BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Surrey Art Gallery Association.