Variations in Landscape is in the Main Gallery from September 1 to September 12, 2026.
About the Exhibition: Variations in Landscape is an exploration of the landscape genre. “My artistry is constructed from a wide range of materials,” says Benedict, “and draws upon my experiences and memory as well as the vast history of art making. My focus is on the process of exploring and in this case, those efforts are focused on Landscape which follows in the footsteps of other regionalist artists.” This is the third stop on a tour that included the Homer Watson House & Gallery, Kitchener, and the King Heritage & Cultural Centre, King City.
About the Catalogue: The exhibit is accompanied by a limited-edition catalogue featuring a critical essay where Benedict draws a historical line from Homer Watson (1855–1936), through the Group of Seven, to the London Regionalist, and finally inserting his efforts into this lineage of original Ontario Artists.
About the Artist: Ben Benedict is an independent professional visual artist & curator, writer, cultural leader, and social justice activist within London and area. As a Bricoleur (mixed-media artist) working in the London Regionalist Tradition, his artistry, experiences, and creativity is informed by Memory, Object Relations Theories, Semiotics, and Structural Linguistics including the use of deconstructed materials and narratives.
In 2020, he received Research & Creation Grant funding from the Canada Council for the Arts for his solo exhibition, Faggot & Other LGBTQ2+ Stories, and was awarded the Canada Pride Citation from the Chief of Defence, National Defence Canada for his sacrifice and service to Canada making him a decorated veteran. Reflective of these efforts, Ben Benedict was the Keynote Speaker at Forest City Gallery’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2023. He has received London Arts Council, and Exhibition Assistance grants from the Ontario Arts Council.
Visit BenBenedict.ca for details and additional images.
Join them on Thursday September 3 from 6 PM - 9 PM for the catalogue launch and opening reception to view the work and meet the artist. All are welcome to this free event.
Featured Image: Ben Benedict, Six by Six, 2024, acrylic on assembled boards, 64" x 82"
Image Credit: James Timmins
