John Smialek
dal 7/4/2005 al 30/4/2005
Segnalato da
7/4/2005
John Smialek
Gallery Neubacher, Toronto
New Work. In part the process is a requiem for his father and sister. These castings were then transported to the studio in Toronto where they were placed in molten wax, poured into hand made frames, and then further manipulated with fire. The entire process was recorded by filmmaker Aaron Woodley and photographed by Sian Richards.
New Work
Gallery Neubacher announces today the opening of the latest exhibition by artist, John Smialek. One of the Toronto art scene’s great talents, Smialek is making waves. His large encaustic pieces grace the walls of Toronto’s most spectacular venue – The Carlu. With commissions from II BY IV, UW Design, Brian Gluckstein and a host of other designers, Smialek’s work can be found in some of Toronto’s most stylish venues and homes.
These art pieces were created in the remote forest behind one of his childhood homes, near a sOpening evening is Friday April 8th, 2005 from 7-10 p.m.ecluded spot by a meandering river, which was witness to many dramatic experiences. In part, this entire process is a requiem for his father and sister, both of whom passed on at this location. Wax was melted and pigmented over an open fire and then poured into reservoirs constructed from snow and ice. These reservoirs recorded the shadows that were cast by the trees in the surrounding forest. All of the wood that was used for the fire came from trees that once stood there. The intent and result was that all elements used in this production came from the immediate area. These castings were then transported to his studio in Toronto where they were placed in molten wax, poured into hand made frames, and then further manipulated with fire. This entire process was recorded by filmmaker Aaron Woodley and Photographed by Sian Richards.
About Aaron Woodley:
Is considered to be one of Toronto’s hottest young filmmaker’s he started making films at the age of 7 at the Art Gallery of Ontario, later attending film school at York University. He has made several award winning short films, and his most recent, his feature film debut, Rhinoceros Eyes, won the Discovery Award at the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival.
About Gallery Neubacher:
Gallery Neubacher is one of Toronto’s foremost contemporary art galleries, which has enjoyed marked success showcasing the next wave of exciting, young Canadian talent and propelling artists to heightened levels of recognition. The gallery’s openings, well known among the city’s fashionable set, draw leading figures from the fields of style, art, media, film, society and design. Determining what’s hot before it’s pop and consistently identifying and fusing elements crucial to compelling artistic endeavors, Gallery Neubacher has become a respected voice in Canadian culture. The director, Manny Neubacher, with his affable manner, keen eye, inherent style and passionate support of the Canadian contemporary art scene, has won the respect and admiration of leading journalists, prominent cultural figures and the city’s top influencers.
Gallery Neubacher
81 Saint Nicholas Street.
Toronto Ontario
Opening evening is Friday April 8th, 2005 from 7-10 p.m.