November 16-27, 2011
Opening: Thursday, November 17, 7pm
GALLERY 1313 Main 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
[re]representation is series of 2d and 3d paintings that investigate a possible link between art, philosophy and incompleteness. This exhibition examines the idea that any art form or theory that can be visually represented is incomplete and therefore could continue to evolve. The central idea that underpins this exhibition is one of incompleteness. Art and philosophy have yet to encompass, explain or characterize our world completely. Our knowledge of the world and its relationship to art and philosophy is therefore incomplete. All art forms and philosophical theories can be perceived in different ways at different times by different people. At any point, therefore, we can decide to escape the confines of our previous perception and create a new one. In art this means a new image or perception can always be produced, regardless of current ideals or philosophical theory, creating a continuous cycle of [re]representations.
This exhibition is made up of a continuous cycle of images where each image requires a decision in order to form the next image. The basis for each decision requires extensive research and analysis. My goal is to create a dense, cohesive and thoughtful art form, with an increasing level of meaning and complexity. Any one painting can contain up to 300 images that are presented in the gallery as large structures on layers of Plexiglas and in the accompanying books.