November 2 – 13, 2011
Opening: Thursday, November 3, 7 pm
Panel discussion Wednesday, November 9, 7pm
GALLERY 1313 Main and Process Gallery
1313 Queen Street West,
Toronto, ON M6K 1K8
T: 416 – 536-6778
E mail: director@g1313.org
www.gallery13131.org
Hours: Wed – Sun 1- 6
Gallery 1313 is pleased to present, THE MESSAGE, an exhibition of new media artists who explore the effects of technology on popular culture and society. The exhibition is also a celebration of the legacy of Marshall Mcluhan.
Curated by Gallery Director, Phil Anderson and is sponsored by Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. We would like to thank Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whiskey for their generous support.
There will mix of installation, video works and photo based works. The exhibition will take place in the Main and Process Galleries.
They Live Small, photo based image from Daniel Borins and Jennifer Marman
There will also be panel discussion Wednesday, November 9, 7pm which will address the future and effects of technology in artistic practise and society in general. Panelists are to include Ed Slopek, Program Director for the New Media Option (Ryerson University), School of Image Works, Johanna Householder, Chair of Criticism and Curitorial Practice (Ontario College of Art and Design) and Judith Doyle, Chair of Integrated Media (The Ontario College of Art and Design) . The panel will be moderated by writer and cultural commentor, Russell Smith.
Participating artists include:
Zeesy Powers http://zeesypowers.com/
Jenn E . Norton http://jennenorton.blogspot.com/
Myfanwy Ashmore http: http://www.myfanwy.ca/
Robert Lendrum http://www.robertlendrum.com/index.php?/bio/
Daniel Borins & Jennifer Marman http://www.marmco.com/
Matthew Williamson http://www.matthew-williamson.com/
Nicholas Stedman http://www.nicholasstedman.com/