Late Canterbury artist’s work on display at UC’s SOFA Gallery

Published by the Communications and Development Department

 

19 October 2004

An exhibition of works by the late James Ormond Wallace opens tomorrow (20 October) at the University of Canterbury’s SOFA Gallery, in the Christchurch Arts Centre.

Wallace, who died just over a year ago of a heart disease at the age of 28, graduated from Canterbury University’s School of Fine Arts in 1997.

The exhibition, which will run until 28 November, focuses on Wallace’s video and sculptural works, including a two-and-a-half hour video filmed in the UK, France and New Zealand titled Behind me is Fire, Before me is Black.

After graduating from Canterbury University Wallace travelled to London where he found work in film and television.

On returning to New Zealand, he worked for three years as an art department runner during filming of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.

For further information please contact:
John MacDonald
Communications Manager
University of Canterbury

Tel: +64-3-364 2910
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john.macdonald@canterbury.ac.nz