Longtime wrestling fans got a taste of the arts on Saturday at the Art Gallery of Alberta. Love Pro Wrestling, which brings Edmonton and Calgary-based professional matches to the public, partnered up with the gallery in the wake of artist Kim Parrent’s newest wrestling-themed portraits. Parrent’s exhibition was provoked by the “inspiring, larger-than-life characters” of her hometown wrestlers. “”They’re part of Alberta history … It operated non-seasonal, 365 days a year. So I give these guys huge credit. I think it’s a really fun fit. It’s a mashup between 2D, 3D. It’s performance art,” she told CTV News Edmonton. Organizers hope the event brought two worlds together for a “unique cultural experience.” “You’re getting a little bit of everything. Pro wrestling is a nice little buffet of entertainment,” Group president Spencer Love said. “We also pride ourselves on doing events like this, pro wrestling where you wouldn’t necessarily expect it.” With files from CTV News Edmonton’s Michael Pandur
