Vancouver-based artist Rosamunde Bordo presents *Magic Show*, a multilayered exhibition at Western Front that blends video, glassblowing, and found objects to weave a detective-style narrative around a mysterious woman named Denise. The show, on view until July 25, features works like *Karmic Cleanse* and *Communicating Vessels*, combining esoteric rituals and handcrafted materials to create an immersive, genre-defying storytelling experience.
This exhibition matters because it exemplifies how contemporary artists are merging traditional craft techniques—such as glassblowing—with conceptual, narrative-driven practices. Bordo's work challenges the boundary between reality and fiction, inviting viewers to adopt the roles of detective and magician, and reflects a growing trend in visual art that draws on popular culture and occult themes to engage audiences in new ways.