The Backdoor Portrait Series 
by
Rachel Gorman
Sept 1 - October 31, 2010
This collection of images represents a famed neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Little Italy. Each home bears its own unique marks of ownership, and after more than a century, a home can take on its own character. In a way, these inanimate portraits actually represent much more; an intimate view of a neighbourhood summed up by its’ buildings, alleyways and residents, past and present.
The images in this series were produced using the lith printing process. Lith printing uses conventional fiber printing techniques, the marked difference is in the developing agent and it’s outcome. The chemicals are prepared very close to exhaustion, and, in turn create a very fine grain structure in the image along with hints of colour. As a result of the process, each picture is entirely unique, never to be replicated.
Rachel Gorman is a Toronto based photographer who received her BFA in Photography from Ryerson’s School of Image Arts. She continues to draw inspiration from daily life and is moved by human expression expression and intimate gesture.
www.rachelgorman.carbonmade.com
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Call For Art Submission
Are you a person that enjoys great wine with friends, ambiance, and a romantic setting? You can have an opportunity to showcase your artwork in a historical Victorian manor with a romantic ambiance,
1920's decadence and fine taste.
Olivia's At Fifty-Three invites proposals from local artists. We are looking for professional work (paintings, photographs or mixed media) that will go with the ambiance of the restaurant.
It is recommended that artists come to the restaurant to take a look at the space to see if their artwork suits the ambiance of the restaurant.
Exhibitions run approximately for 4 to 8 weeks. The artist is responsible for their
own invitations, postcards, title tags and promotional material. With each exhibition, Olivia's At Fifty-Three will be including a comprehensive art and event listings
on the website.
Deadline: Ongoing
Submission Requirements
No application form is required. However all proposals must include the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Artist’s Statement/proposal (word document)
3. Image and documentation of artwork being displayed:
• 10 digital images (numbered) with corresponding list indicating title, medium, size and dates of works. Images must be in JPEG format on CD-ROM.
Please contact the art co-ordinator to drop off proposals or leave proposals with staff at Olivias's At Fifty-Three.
Submissions can be accepted through email.
Please do not submit original artworks.
Contact:
Ingrid Yuen |
Olivia's At Fifty-Three Art Co-ordinator
e:
olivias53art@gmail.com |
