The Western Jewish Bulletin,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Dec. 10, 2002
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In an exhibit that explores the cultural crossroads of Africa,
North America and Europe, the work of photographer, musician,
potter and teacher
Lani Jeffrey will be on display at the
Zack Gallery at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.
In the show, Jeffrey focuses on three intertwining themes: people
around the world, cities – ancient and modern – and endangered
environments. She portrays people, hoping to capture their
ethnic identity, traditions and customs, and studies the contrast
in cities, playing with dramatic changes of color and mood, as
well as diverse angles of light and darkness.
Born in Prague, Czech Republic, Jeffrey studied the theory of
culture at Charles University and graduated as an engineer of
economics. Following graduation, she worked as a travel
guide and freelance photographer in Europe and Asia. In
1990, she moved to Vancouver where she received her bachelor of
education and teaching certificate from the University of British
Columbia. Here, she experimented with photography combining
bold colors, linear compositions and a fluid sense of movement.
“Through my work, I try to stimulate a deeper awareness of the
significance of images in a variety of social, historical, and
cultural contexts,” said Lani Jeffrey
in an artist’s statement. “I hope to guide the audience to
consider the differences and similarities of humanity in the
environment and realize our urgent need to create harmony with
nature and each other.”
The exhibit “Cultural Crossroads” opens at the Zack Gallery Dec.
12, 2002 and runs until Jan 15, 2003.
Surrey/North Delta Leader,
British Columbia, Canada, January 10, 2003
TEACHER EXHIBITS
ARTWORK AT VANCOUVER GALLERY
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Surrey elementary school teacher is currently showing her
photographic skills in a Vancouver art gallery. Lani
Jeffrey, who teaches at Harold Bishop Elementary, is currently
exhibiting Cultural Crossroads, a collection of photos exploring
people and places in countries around the world.
Recently in Venice, as well as her hometown of Prague, she was
greatly affected by the different images she had of socialist
Prague and the capitalist lifestyle that exists today. She
saw the world in contrasts between beauty and deterioration.
Jeffrey became more conscious of the environmental issues and
became determined to try to preserve the cultural heritage of
different countries.
Cultural Crossroads focuses on three main themes: people around
the world, great cities, and endangered environment. Her
photos portray people, capturing their ethnic identity,
traditions, and customs. Landscapes are played with the
dramatic changes of color and mood. In cities, she studies
contrasting angles of light and darkness.
The exhibit runs now until Jan. 19 at the Sidney and Gertrude Zack
Gallery, located at 950 W. 41 Ave in Vancouver. For more
information, call 604-257-5111.