“Mondegreens” is an art exhibition by Gavin Lynch that is being showcased at Bau – Xi Gallery, which is at 3045 Granville Street until January 28th. Lynch’s artistic approach in these compositions is an incredible combination of graphic collage and paint style. He incorporates the use of acrylic, watercolor and sand to create his imaginative perception of the world in a visual display. The inspiration behind this composition comes from his previous work from 2014 when he was painting hypothetical scenarios like forest fires, windstorms and sea squalls. Recognizing that climate change is a harsh reality that is being documented and recognized on a regular basis, Lynch has created an imaginative and visual perspective of a hypothetical world which is an evolved post-human landscape. The exhibition is an opportunity to ignite a thought-provoking conversation because of its many extraordinary layers that can be interpreted in various ways. His unique style of combing interior environments with outdoor environments is indicative of the imaginative lens that Lynch displays in this exhibition.

News about climate change becoming more and more prevalent and the connection between people and nature are the central themes of this composition. Lynch’s work is known for his exceptional ability to combine contemporary science fiction and the discourse around climate change. He has previously featured in venues like the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Carleton University Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Ottawa Art Gallery and just recently, the Bau-Xi Gallery. One feature that makes Lynch’s work interesting, is his attempt at reinventing Canadian Landscape painting. Going to see this exhibition with people who have an appreciation for experiencing different styles of art would spark a thought-provoking conversation that could go on for some time. The simple but multi-layered work displayed in this exhibition evokes different emotions and perspectives when it is experience in person.