The Artist Project has filled me with hope for the Toronto Arts scene! The opening gala introduced me to Artists whose work is vibrant and challenging and I was overjoyed to see humor instilled in work, created with great technique.
Standouts: Zane Turner www.zaneturner.com creates hyper realistic portraits using an encaustic wax technique that he mastered while studying for his BFA at Concordia University. Zane splatters his subjects with paint seeking to amplify their inner spirit and break their barrier with the outside world. What we see are dynamic portraits full of expression and detail heightened by the masterful placement of wax and pigment.
Thoughtful works by students like Yoon Jin Jung, who will be having a solo show at York University March 7th-13th provoke our senses with multi media works that integrate video and figurative drawings to create other worldly beings.
Ceramic Artist, France Goneau http://www.francegoneau.ca brings us a contemporary approach to ceramics, shaped to highlight the chemistry of the materials used. Organic looking creations are infused on delicate materials hanging in space
Angelo Sorrentino and Nathalie Sanche www.sorrentinosanche.com draw on the morphing ability of wood and deft metal casting to bring us Dr Seuss like cabinetry filled with whimsy and energy.
Richard Ahnert http://www.ahnertart.com is a graphic artist who aims to humor us with twisted visions of half human, half animal characters, its up to the viewer to decide what the story is behind this presentation.
Spring is here, a great time to buy some new art to change the look of your home and you can definitely find some cool stuff here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST PROJECT
WHEN: March 3 – 6, 2011 / Queen Elizabeth Building @ Exhibition Place /Toronto
UNTAPPED! Emerging Artist Competition The Artist Project is proud to support the development of young artists through the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 20 artists are awarded free space.
Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture and installations!
Art Chat Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts.
Video ArtBox – Experience the latest from digital media!
DETAILS: Admission: $12 (adults) / $8 (seniors / students) Free (Children 12 & Under)
Free Re-Admission / $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + yrs)
DISCOUNTS ON ONLINE TICKETS
The Artist Project is produced by MMPI, one of the largest trade show producers in the world. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, and The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for the Toronto International Art Fair, One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada: a family of events that produce the most innovative trade and consumer shows in the country