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Toronto Tree Portraits
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A photography exhibit that showcases Toronto's relationship and love of our trees in the city.
The Tree Portrait Exhibition
Trees: these gentle giants occupy an important place in almost every Torontonian’s heart. They stir fond childhood memories, provide fresh-picked fruit in Toronto yards, tower over residential streets, and offer relief from hot, smoggy days. Vincenzo’s work challenges us to reach into our own memories, examine our relationship to trees, and consider what the city might be without them. Highlighting the many ways trees contribute to Toronto’s liveability, these 16 limited-edition prints use the language of light to convey the full beauty and worth of our urban forest.
A select group of respected Torontonians – ranging from artists and filmmakers to community activists and media personalities – have chosen the featured trees as the ones they feel closest to in the city. Their stories bring the viewer through an exploration of how trees relate to their personal sense of belonging, diversity, community building, and heritage preservation. Vincenzo’s work illustrates the deep connection as well as the personal relationships that exist between Torontonians and their trees.
All funds from the sale of each piece go towards LEAF’s planting, education and training initiatives.
Vince's Bio:
Vincenzo Pietropaolo is a documentary photographer who has been exploring social issues for over thirty years. He lives and works in Toronto, and his artistry and social commitment have won him widespread recognition. Photographing trees throughout his career, Vincenzo has published 7 books of personal collections, including “Harvest Pilgrims: Mexican and Caribbean Migrant Farm Workers in Canada” (BTL, 2009). His next book, “Invisible No More: A Photographic Chronicle of the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities” will appear shortly (Rutgers University Press). Vincenzo is represented by the Stephen Bulger Gallery and by Pende Fine Arts.
Starts: Jul 12, 2010 Ends: Aug 12, 2010
At: Side Space Gallery, 1080 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto
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Cost: Free
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For more information contact:
Matthew Higginson
Phone:
416.413.9244 ex 13
Email:
matthewSPAMFILTER@yourleaf.org
