Canadian exhibitions to see following Art Toronto
This year, Art Toronto gave us a sneak peak at exciting new exhibitions opening now:
@unitedcontemporary
Artist: Anahita Akhavan
Gallery: United Contemporary, Toronto
Exhibition dates: November 16 - December 23
At Art Toronto, United Contemporary brought out two works from Akhavan's exhibition Weaving a Garden, opening this week. The artist's bold geometric abstractions take on a vibrant new palette. Akhavan rhythmically layers pared down botanical and architectural forms to reflect the ornamentation of Persian gardens. Soft or rippling gradients and the artist's exploration of colour theory call to mind natural light and transitory times of the day.
@zaluckycontemporary
Artist: Brett Eduardz
Gallery: Zalucky Contemporary, Toronto
Exhibition dates: November 2 - December 23
The work of Brett Eduardz was a new discovery for us at Zalucky Contemporary's Art Toronto booth, where they introduced his work in advance of his first solo show at the gallery. Eduardz is inspired by the physical and experimental painting practices of the abstract expressionists - the sense of pigment soaking and bleeding into the canvas is reminiscent of Helen Frankenthaler's abstract paintings. His compositions are obscure and at first appear abstract, but subtle scenes begin to emerge when looking closely - a vase with flowers or fog clearing on the horizon. Some of these references are intentional, some come as a result of the fluid painting process. He leaves space for the viewer to bring their own memories to what they see in the work.
@vivianeartgallery
Artist: Scott Everingham
Gallery: VivianeArt, Calgary
Exhibition dates: November 3 - January 14
VivianeArt debuted a selection of new paintings by Toronto-based artist Scott Everingham at Art Toronto, in advance of his solo exhibition now on view at the gallery in Calgary. The artist uses abstraction as a means of storytelling, drawing the viewer into his surreal environments with hints at landscape and architecture. He creates visual interest across the surface of his paintings by incorporating smooth and textured brushwork, curved and hard-edge lines. This new body of work calls to mind the diffused light of a setting or rising sun through the artist’s signature abstract language.