McMaster Museum of Art

I like the exhibition. Although it is a small art gallery but the exhibitions are good. Free admission for student. I like it!

A true Hamilton gem and must-see campus highlight! As an art history graduate it is also a great resource for researchers

Works with many different people, organizations, student bodies, and always seema to have something interesting going on. Free admission and always a great place to look around if you have a free hour.

The McMaster Museum of Art is a small gem in the city. Located on the beautiful McMaster University campus, it offers a variety of artifacts from vlassic to modern art. My favourite this year is the Canoe.

Focuses on Johnston's art. A truly amazing different experience from any other museums. Highly recommend; specially for those who enjoy learning and adventuring

Excellent free museum on McMaster's campus. Their seasonal exhibitions offer different perspectives and types of art on a regular basis. The permanent collection gallery on the second exhibition level offers world-renowned art and is definitely worth a visit.

Some nice looking paintings and that's really what there gallery has to offer. I would recommend looking in there for about an hour and that really all the time you need!

This review includes checklist of 12 pieces in the Ethereal Installation by Tim Whiten. On the eve of March 17th, 2022 full moon, I specifically came to take in Ethereal by Tim Whiten. This alchemically potent installation centres on air as the first of four pieces focusing on an elemental metaphysical examination. Photographing and videorecording were not allowed. However I did find a stairwell art sculpture comprised of coat hangers that semi-echoed the sentiments of this airy collection. This coat hanger basket quasi-mirrored Tim Whiten's installation. Ethereal had a gentle yet solid ritualized effect of very conscious and deliberate object placement. It consisted of 12 objects. 1. Signs of Life 1982 hair, blood, wax, wood Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery 2. Tabernacle 1980 chewing gum overplywood, vitrine Collection of the Art Gallery of Hamilton Gift of the artist in memory of Tom and Mary E. Whiten, 2019 3. Hallelujah 2014 lilac branches, umbrella handle Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery 4. Parsifal Parallel 2012 cast lead crystal 5. Magic Sticks 1970 leather, wood 6. Reliquaire II 2014-2015 handcrafted crystal clear glass mirror, human skull, gold leaf Collection of the Art Gallery of Hamilton Gift of the artist in memory of Tom and Mary E. Whiten 7. Reliquaire I 2012 handcrafted crystal clear glass, human skull, gold leaf Cortesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery 8. Magic Squares 2002-2003 handcrafted clear glass Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery 9. Book of Light: Containing Poetry from the Heart of God 2015-2016 handcrafted crystal clear glass, burnt fragments of drawings (coffee and pencil on handmade paper) oak Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery 10. Arisearose 2016-2018 crushed resource glass, handcrafted crystal clear glass, wood (plywood and maple) Aqua-Resin, acrylic paint, metal 11. In-Sintilate 2008 handcrafted crystal clear glass, brass and glass beads Collection of Tom Thomson Art Gallery 12. Hallelujah II 2015 handcrafted crystal clear glass, lilac branches, brass fitting Courtesy of Tim Whiten and Olga Korper Gallery As I meandered without a catalogue to guide me, I paused and considered in what direction the kaleidoscope was pointing, my mind began wondering about the cardinal directions in more than one belief system. It was a genius loci feeling of finding a new astrolabe of sorts... The physicality of this building reminded me of a sparse robin's nest that had optimally placed its eggs to achieve best effect. This was my first time visit to this small on-campus art gallery, and I was met with a simple, understated and welcoming grace by staff in this less-is-more footprint space. The attendent was overly modest, yet this was refreshing as it lent itself very well to opening up dialogue. In choosing to speak further with them about the Ethereal exhibit, they opened up freely and enthusiastically shared their knowledge and interpretations.