As Far As I Can See, College Art Gallery

May 15, 2026 – August 21, 2026
College Art Gallery
Curated by Leah Taylor

As far as I can see is a solo exhibition by Saskatoon-based artist Troy Gronsdahl. The exhibition brings together bodies of work that have been developed durationally over a span of 15 years, including two major series: When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed and Ways of Looking. Working across diverse media including text, photography, object, video and sound, Gronsdahl employs materials with aesthetic restraint and subtle intervention. He draws attention to the ways one seeks deeper meaning through nature, contemplation and poetics.

Photo: Carey Shaw

Troy Gronsdahl, As far as I can see. Installation view. College Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. 2026
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed
Equinox, September 23, 2019, 1:50 AM local time
Cyanotype on paper
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed
Aphelion, July 4, 2019, 4:10 PM local time
Cyanotype on paper
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed
Equinox, September 23, 2019, 1:50 AM local time
Cyanotype on paper
Ways of Looking, 2011-present
Digital photographic prints on paper
Ways of Looking, 2011-present
Digital photographic prints on paper
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed, 2015-2024
Cyanotype on paper
Fire Studies, 2020-2021
Wood-fired clay and white glue
Fire Studies, 2020-2021
Wood-fired clay and white glue
Troy Gronsdahl, As far as I can see. Installation view. College Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. 2026
Troy Gronsdahl, As far as I can see. Installation view. College Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. 2026
Troy Gronsdahl, As far as I can see. Installation view. College Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. 2026
LEFT: An adjustment of objective proportions to the requirements of a subjective vision [The Poetics of the Open Work], 2016. Hand bound book, 271 pages, digital print. RIGHT: Peony root, 2014. Bronze, ink
Weather Studies [Silent Spring], 2025-2026
Remediated text, pencil on paper
Eclipse study [The Spell of the Sensuous], 2024
Concentrated sunlight on paper (for Monique)
Wind ensemble, 2026. Wind chimes, studio objects and found materials with contributions from participating artists in land and lunch conversation series 2024: Lori Blondeau, Monique Blom, Stephanie Danyluk, Linda Duvall, Bryn Rawlyk, Alasdair Rees, Evgenia Mikaylova, Darren Miller and Kara Uzelman.

One Once on Which Whatever What – Exhibition

Troy Gronsdahl
One Once on Which Whatever What
September 14 – October 20, 2018
AKA artist-run
 
 
List of works
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed.
Total Solar Eclipse, August 21, 2017, 11:34 AM local time.
Cyanotype on paper
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed.
Solstice, June 20, 2017, 10:24 PM local time.
Cyanotype on paper
39 x 50 inches
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed.
Equinox, March 20, 2018, 10:15 AM local time.
Cyanotype on paper
45 x 60 inches
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed.
Aphelion, July 6, 2018, 10:46 AM local time.
Cyanotype on paper
 
When the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed.
Equinox, September 22, 2017, 2:01 PM local time.
Cyanotype on paper
 
Ways of Listening, 2018
Unfired clay

The same as the shape of an object, Exhibition

AKA artist run centre
Members’ Project
Exhibition & Performative Reading
September 1, 2016

Troy Gronsdahl, The same as the shape of an object, Exhibition documentation Troy Gronsdahl, The same as the shape of an object, Exhibition documentationTroy Gronsdahl, The same as the shape of an object, Exhibition documentation

List of Works

The moment when the cosmos aligned, if only briefly and largely unnoticed. Solstice, June 20, 2016, 4:34 PM local time, 2016
cyanotype

Untitled podium, 2016
marine grade fir plywood

Peony root, 2014
bronze, ink

The same as the shape of an object [Specific Objects], 2016
hand-boun­d book, 28 pages, offset and digital print


This project was supported by the Saskatchewan Arts Board. I am grateful for their support.