arts / 10 Follow an artist's journey at the Amelia Douglas Gallery » New exhibit showcases artist's life and career Cheryl Minns Arts Editor Marts @theotherpress.ca his month in the Amelia Douglas Gallery, visitors are welcomed into a journey with the work of artist Paul Burgoyne. The exhibit, Journey, will feature a variety of art that reflects Burgoyne’s life as an artist and will be on display from February 19 to March 10 in the Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College. ‘Journey is an appropriate title for the exhibit given that it is the title of my most important work,” Burgoyne wrote to the Other Press, explaining that the conceptual : art piece was inspired by the : death of a close childhood : friend and the memories and : emotions one leaves behind. : “In the case of the exhibit, I : have used the title to imply an : introspection examining my : journey as an artist.” Over the years, Burgoyne : has created an eclectic series of : artwork, with varying themes : and styles. Being confined bya : commercial gallery’s need fora : themed exhibit can be difficult : with such a collection, which is : why Burgoyne appreciates that : the Amelia Douglas Gallery : has allowed him the chance : to showcase a variety of works : from his career. “Tam able to exhibit a variety of genres and seemingly : unrelated works, which in my : opinion is far more stimulating : for the audience and : emphasizes the experimental : nature of my work,” he wrote. “I : intend to show works that will : challenge the audience to look : beneath and beyond.” Burgoyne came to the “I hope I earned my : spot and I am grateful to : the selection committee for : choosing me to exhibit,” he : wrote. For Burgoyne, art is : about creating content that is : personally meaningful instead : of just painting an attractive : image. It is also a way for him : to cope with life’s difficulties : and escape from reality, such as : dealing with severe dyslexia asa : : child during the 1950s and ’60s. “Art became my secure : : place, where I could escape : attention of the Amelia Douglas : : Gallery after his wife, Manuela : Costantino, a Douglas College : employee, talked about his : artwork to colleagues and : encouraged him to submit an : application to the gallery. my dismal failures and the : confusion of the outside world,” : he wrote. “I guess what I like : the most about creating art is : that it allows me to forget about : : the rigours of daily life.” Burgoyne hopes that : visitors to the gallery can : reflect on their own talents : while joining him on a journey : through the art featured in the : exhibit. “I hope that everyone, particularly students, at : Douglas College takes the time theotherpress.ca : to visit my exhibit with the : knowledge that we all share : similar creative skills in roughly : the same proportions and apply them to all our endeavours,” : he wrote. “We may not even : recognize those instances when : and where we are applying our : creativity, but one’s willingness : to doso, regardless of their : vocation, may be what separates : the average from the gifted.” To learn more about : Burgoyne and his work, : check out his website at : BurgoyneFineArt.com. The Journey exhibit will : be on display until March 10 : at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, : located on the fourth floor : of the Douglas College New Westminster campus. Steven's Man-Cave: Parkour towards the light » ‘Dying Light’ PS4 game review Steven Cayer Senior Columnist 00000 | | ave you ever felt the exhilarating rush of being chased by zombies and used your parkour skills to get to the safe house to switch on the electric fence trap? Well, in Dying Light, you can. From the creators of the underwhelming Dead Island series, this trip to the zombie apocalypse is well worth the wait. Taking place in the fictional city of Harran, you play : : as Kyle Crane, an undercover : agent tasked with obtaining a : stolen file that may lead toa : cure. As soon as he parachutes : down, you know things aren’t : going to be easy. In the first 20 minutes, you : get bit bya zombie and you : meet Jade, who takes you to her : : large group. You also grab some : Antizen, a suppressant for the : zombie bite, and realize that : this warlord named Rais might : be the person who stole the file. : It’s a story about the decay of : society’s rules. Dying Light has a dynamic : day and night cycle. During the : day, zombies are pushovers who : try to grab you if you go near. : It’s during the night where you : need to be aware and quiet. : Zombies are very fast and can : easily kill you if they see you. : Different types of zombies : only come out at night, such : as Volatiles and Bolters. The : reward if you go out at night is : double XP. There are three types of XP: : survivor, agility, and fighter. : You get survivor XP when : you complete various quests, : fighter XP whenever you attack : enemies, and agility XP every : time you climb a ledge or rock : or even step on a zombie. The : gameplay focusses mainly on : parkour to escape zombies and : melee combat to fight them. : Both are smoothly executed and : fun to do. This is the Dead Island : game that should’ve been. Image courtesy of WB Games - Strong writing skills THE OTHER PRESS IS AIRING STAFF REPORTER Do you love interviewing? Are you great at covering events and taking pictures? The Other Press is hiring a Staff Reporter! The Staff Reporter is responsible for reporting on college news for the News section on a weekly basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for two to three quality, original news articles each week—finding news, conducting interviews, and taking photos. Must haves: - Experience and familiarity with conducting interviews and news-style writing - Interest in student and community news and events - Digital photography skills (equipment is provided) Pay: $260/month Interested? Send writing samples, cover letter, and resumé to editor@theotherpress.ca by February 27 at 11:55 p.m. Interviews will take place on March 2.