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This retrospective of self-portrait & portrait photos explores themes of isolation, (dis)connection, transformation, grief, and autonomy in resistance to cisheteropatriarchy.Taken during multiple waves of the pandemic, it explores the “self” as an ongoing process of discovery, reflecting and at times – rejecting – forces that influenced how and if the artist self-expresses and accepts the truest self. The photos are a curation from a now defunct private social media page of the artist.
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The exhibit also begets ethical questions surrounding consent, trust, privacy and responsibility of both viewer and sharer, when engaging in social media platforms.
At what point does the viewer become voyeur?
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Content warning: Some pieces may discuss themes of institutional & interpersonal violence, mental health, body-image, sexism, & homophobia, trauma and chronic illness.
Limits of the exhibit:
- Limited to guests 18 and older.
- NO photo or video recording allowed in the gallery or of any pieces or writings showcased. Viewers do not have consent to document the exhibit in any form. You may be asked to limit cellphone use while in the gallery.
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Price: Free.
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Dates:
Saturday December 17th 12-5pm
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Sunday December 18th, 12-5pm
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Location: Sweet Action Theatre, located in Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St. #106, Toronto, ON
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Accessibility: Unfortunately, the Sweet Action Theatre space is not wheelchair accessible.
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About the artist: Melissa G (she/her) is an artist, clown, improviser, comedian based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. She is proudly queer.
Melissa is forever curious, particularly about relationship between viewer and viewed and the impacts of consumerist culture on human connection … maybe she will write an essay one day. She does other things too, but that is for another time.
Like a true clown, she knows the “flop” will come and is trying be less afraid to fall. Melissa cares deeply about community, authenticity and joy.
“Thank you for Reading” is an expression of gratitude for being here.
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For every person that visits the exhibit, Melissa will donate $1 towards The Native Women's Resource Center of Toronto.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sweet Action Theatre Company, 180 Shaw St #106,Toronto,ON,Canada