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31 Mar

Andre Petterson attempts to capture the essence of a split-second in time. His current photography-based work explores various themes of lighting to create elements of mystery. Rembrandt and the Dutch masters’ use of light have strongly influenced Petterson; important elements are highlighted and the mind must fill in the rest. Fabric and movement are also subjects of fascination for the artist. He believes that the integration of movement and fabric are similar to brushstrokes. The chance and artistic freedom involved in motions of dance and similar movements are also reflected in his mixed media work. Petterson has exhibited in private and public galleries in Canada and the United States. He is the recipient of The National Film Board of Canada Award, and has work featured in numerous private and public collections including the Canada Council Art Bank, Canadian Airlines, Vancouver General Hospital, Claridge Investments, Duracell Canada, Esso Resources Canada, Pan Pacific...

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16 Feb

George Pimentel found himself puzzled about what determines the success of a celebrity in our society today. Will the great actors of our time be remembered for their brilliant work or will the reality star gossip and tabloids bury them? With Hollywood Contradiction, Pimentel explores this phenomenon. A comparison of the way it was, to the way it is. This brain is dedicated to Sam Santos, Pimentel’s friend and assistant of 27 years who survived a brain tumour in 2013, and has made a full recovery. www.oneshotgeorge.com...

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16 Feb

The magnificence of the world is experienced through the gift of our senses. The brain provides the platform for making sense of what we see, hear, smell, taste and touch – all of which ultimately shape the way we perceive the world. The plate is most pragmatically conceptualized as a vessel for food, but it can also connect us through smell and taste with the person who prepared a mouth-watering delicacy. As fine art, it can please our sights and spark conversation. Heirloom china can evoke nostalgia. The plate provides nourishment for all of our senses and the brain is the foundation by which we create meaning out of these experiences. This is A Feast for the Senses. www.jacquelinepoirier.com...

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16 Feb

Decoding the Brain is inspired by the knowledge that both neural pathways and gene expression respond to environmental factors. Further research into how either is modified through our daily habits, such as diet, exercise, sleep and 'what thoughts we think' will help to decode the mysteries of how diseases of the brain like Alzheimer's disease develop or not. Furthermore, this knowledge may provide new targets for drug development. Taken together, this research provides hope that despite our predispositions, we can assert control over the rate at which disease is expressed. juliepongrac.com...

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29 Jun

Sam Mogelonsky is a Toronto-based artist and curator. She holds a BFAH from Queen’s University, (Kingston, Ontario) and an MFA from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art (London, UK) and has exhibited in Canada, the UK, France, Ireland and Portugal. She has participated in residencies in: London, UK; Mandelieu de la Napuole, France; Llorenc de Penedes, Spain; and the Toronto Islands, and she is the recipient of Emerging Artist Grants from the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council. Her work is held in Canadian and international collections....

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19 May

Hot on the heels of their best season in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors joined the movement for better brain health. Signed by the full roster of the 2015-16 Toronto Raptors, this brain sculpture is dedicated to the fight against dementia. Whether you’re young, middle-aged or older, you can make changes now and potentially reduce your risk....

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16 Feb

Monique Resnick often ponders whether anxiety and depression are the result of our brain make up or social constructs. Play Prevents Panic explores ideas of aging and stress, as we grow older we deal with the complexities of ‘real life,’ problems occur daily that must be dealt with and eventually solved. This piece uses modelling clay, a childlike material that speaks to the idea of leisure and childhood. The actual making of this piece was therapeutic for Resnick, molding the clay and using my hands to explore heavy topics. moniqueresnick.com...

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19 May

Artist Donald Robertson says that 99 per cent of painting is getting the ideas out of your head and into the open air. The minute he unpacked the unadorned brain sculpture, the voices in his noggin were telling him what to do. He likes how it turned out and he likes what it's for. A no-brainer....

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15 May

Sandra Brewster is a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto. Her work has been exhibited nationally and abroad, engaging many themes that grapple with notions of identity, representation and memory. Brewster is a recipient of grants from the Toronto, Ontario and Canada art councils and her work has been cited and reviewed in numerous publications. She holds a BFA from York University and a Masters of Visual Studies degree from University of Toronto....

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01 May

Colin Nun is a Canadian artist working with text-based paintings. His work consists of carefully constructed typographic motifs deeply rooted in graphic design. Nun’s primary objective is to paint words that convey their meaning – simply put, to use words as imagery. He challenges how ‘normal’ letters and words are represented and questions what letterforms can become if pushed to their limits....

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