by Aliya Bhatia
students are successful in treading a thin line between provocative and distant and are able to keep viewers engaged
Alternative at UTAC
Category: FEATURES
Patti Smith’s Solo
by Deborah Kanfer
I thought the conciseness of the exhibit worked well for Smith’s style. Furthermore, it intrigued me, my interest was certainly piqued. Potentially more so in hindsight. A thought provoking visual biography.
Point / Counter-Point
by David A. Ross
The works are variations upon the theme of environment, whether social or natural or both, criticizing perceiving imbalances and offering suggestions to remedy the situation. It raises questions and reveals ambiguities.
Y.M. Whelan “The Geography of Dreams” at Yumart
by Steve Rockwell
Yumart had its official launch last Thursday, March 21st with an exhibition of abstract paintings by proprietor Y.M. Whelan.
Motherline: A Self-Portrait Works by Carly McAskill
by David A. Ross
The key idea of Carly McAskill’s new show, a thesis solo exhibition entitled Motherline: A Self-Portrait, is that identity is built through layers of memory.
The Era of Doubt / Are You Alright?
by Alice Tallman
Kitsch and cuteness are fundamental elements of contemporary consumer culture. The combination of the two creates a grotesque vision of the world around us.
Are You Alright?
by Aliya Bhatia
The manner in which the viewer tries to grapple with the multitude of images is similar to the way in which today’s sensationalist society is constantly evolving and replacing itself.
Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture
by Amy Luo
these contemporary Aboriginal artists continue to share stories new and old. The spirit of endurance and resistance that comes across in their art tells me they are far from beat
The Art of Layering
by Salomeh Ahmadi
Looking around I was impressed by some artists’ works who used the technique of collage. In other words several artists caught my eyes with their exceptional use of layers in creating a narrative.
The Artist Project 2013: Exclusive Director’s Take
by Seowon Bang
Taking the helm of The Artist Project for the third time, Ms. Taylor provides an exclusive director’s outlook of the fair: what to look out for this year, the challenges and rewards of the fair
The Artist Project 2013
by Phil Anderson
February 21 – 24, 2013
Better Living Centre
I walked along Dufferin Street under the Princess Gate with excited anticipation to see the Artist Project in their new space in the Better Living Centre.
Interview with Lise Beaudry, Director of Gallery 44
by Salomeh Ahmadi
Challenging the definition of the medium creates an important dialogue in between the artists and the visitors.