Any Port in the Storm

Any Port in the Storm
A site specific video installation
by Alex Poruchnyk
June 16 – 25, 2006

Belair, Manitoba

12 – 5 PM Tuesday – Sunday 

Any Port in the Storm is an eight-channel, site-specific video installation housed in a semi-subterranean building constructed especially for the piece.

The work develops the theme of shelter – both physical and psychological – by leading viewers though multiple, loosely connected narratives. Filled with multiple speakers and monitors, the bunker-like installation space comes alive with the sights and sounds of the world around us.  Emerging from the installation into the surrounding forest, the viewer’s experience of this natural site is reframed by the introspective mood of the installation.

The custom-built structure is located approximately two hours north of Winnipeg, on 14 acres of land near Belair, Manitoba.  Isolated and alone, the building is ideally situated to exemplify the themes of shelter and survival in the piece.

Opening Reception, 7PM , June 16th
Video Pool and the artist will host a BBQ to celebrate the opening of the installation.  An assortment of vegetarian and meat options will be served.  All are welcome.

Video Pool will run a free shuttle departing from 100 Arthur St. to the installation site at the times listed below:

Friday June 16  @ 5:30 PM (opening reception)

Saturday June 17 @ 2:00 PM

Saturday June 24 @ 2:00 PM

Sunday June 25 @ 2:00 PM

A round trip will take approximately 4 hours.  Please note that the bus will leave to return to Winnipeg at 9:30 on the evening of the 16th to accommodate the opening reception.

Alex Poruchnyk is a video and installation artist.  He teaches video at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art. He graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours Degree in 1976; he received his Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Windsor in 1981.
For more information check out
www.alexporuchnyk.com