new photo-based works on manipulated fabricated steel
September 11 – October 13, 2012.
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15, 5 – 8 p.m.
AKASHA ART PROJECT
Suite 200, 511 Church St.
Toronto,ON M4Y 2C9
647.348.0104
akashaart@rogers.com
www.akashaart.com
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thur-Fri 10-7, Sat 11-6 p.m.
Kevin Kelly’s ‘Rock and Religion’ is a new exploration of seemingly incongruent subject matter. This arresting and iconographic body of work is an artistic evolutionary process that has continued throughout his career. Inspired years ago by an oversized billboard on a southern U.S. freeway and a lifelong interest in the world of rock music, Kelly has created a collaborative intelligent body of work. ‘Rock and Religion’ suggests that things in society, which might initially seem dissonant, are sometimes glaringly analogous and through this juxtaposition creates a dialogue with viewers.
Established in his own right, Kelly has photographed famous musicians, actors, and literary talents, including Celine Dion, Blue Rodeo, Dan Aykroyd, Hayden Christensen, Rohinton Mistry, and Margaret Atwood. In 2011, Kelly’s image of Bruce Cockburn was issued by Canada Post on a permanent stamp. He has also been nominated for a Juno Award and an American Independent Music Award for photographic work in the music industry. As chief photographer for “Artists Against Racism”, Kelly was invited to show his work at the Whitehouse and to a gala at the United Nations. His photographs have appeared in the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art as well as numerous private galleries and public exhibitions.
akasha art projects is an independently owned and operated gallery that showcases Contemporary Photography from both emerging and mid-career artists. With monthly exhibitions, this gallery provides an open space through which the ingenuity of the photographic lens can both flourish and thrive. akasha art projects is pleased to show work by this prolific artist for the second time. ‘Rock and Religion’ runs from September 11 – October 13, 2012. Opening reception will be held at 511 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto on September 15,
5-8pm.