"As Above, So Below" work by James MacSwain

Currently on display at Hermes Gallery in Halifax, is a solo exhibition of work by local artist, James MacSwain who passed away two months ago.

James MacSwain was active in the Halifax art scene since the 1970s and was well-known for his queer and art-culture activism which he expressed through short films and stop-frame animations. As an extension of his work with moving images, he collaged dynamic static images, not only as 2D collages, but also in the form of tunnel books and star books which can be viewed up and down, side to side, or round and round.
His colour palette is bold and his choice of imagery is rich. Combined with his use of structures like shadow boxes and star books and even some of his own marbled papers, James MacSwain's work is both a joyful and thoughtful visual experience.

The exhibit, "As Above, So Below" will be on display until December 21, 2025. Hermes Gallery is located at 5682 North Street in Halifax and is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. More information can be found on the Hermes Gallery website.