{"id":53364,"date":"2024-04-14T16:46:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/?p=53364"},"modified":"2024-04-14T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:53:59","slug":"artist-project-2024-my-favourites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/?p=53364","title":{"rendered":"Artist Project 2024 \/ My favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nimea Ariana embraces kaleidoscopic visions that awaken her sense of existence through the metaphysical, metaphorical, and meditational. Her installation invites visitors to unravel a profound spiritual experience by taking a moment and losing themselves in its multidisciplinary approach and graffiti aesthetic. Her work focuses on exploring the multidimensional layers of our consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53357\" style=\"width:211px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1-187x250.jpg 187w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P1.jpg 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Nimea Ariana, A Journey Into The Unknown, 2019-2024, acrylic on paper, wooden dowels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Akio Grant is a photographer who travels a lot, having extraordinary experiences, and creating stories filled with kindness. Neither Palestinian nor Israeli, not even Jewish or Muslim, David notes that of course, it is easy for him to stay neutral in this complicated conflict. However, this does not stop him from learning the culture and history of the region through his lens. David also adds embroidery art in his prints, inspired by the practice of Tatreez, a Palestinian embroidery tradition. David considers himself privileged to travel freely in both of those territories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53362\" style=\"width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p2.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">David Akio Grant in front of his works<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operating in two locations, Toronto and New York, 24\/7 callers may leave a message up to three minutes long (do not worry, you can call back if you need more time), telling their most funny, sad, outrageous or disturbing intimate moments with current lovers, former partners or even friends with benefits. This inclusive, LGBTQAI+ installation invites everyone to participate, or just listen. No shame in sharing some spicy content to make everyone feel comfortable about their relationship needs and wants. As we speak, the line has collected roughly 50 stories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53358\" style=\"width:213px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3-187x250.jpg 187w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P3.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">seth.nye on the line, listening to stories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firouzeh Saremi Far is a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys creating 3-D canvas sculptures that make her client\u2019s walls pop. Far enjoys knowing that her clients know how to incorporate her pieces in their own space. With a combination of blues, greens, and oranges, she brings post-modern royalty into the room with full power and positivity. Her work can be installed on all four walls, thanks to the light use of material.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53359\" style=\"width:214px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4-187x250.jpg 187w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P4.jpg 1235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201cf*ck, installation by Firouzeh Saremi Far<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jester is a self-taught painter and sculptor based in Toronto. In this installation, he shares the biggest part of his childhood: cartoons. Jester plays with bright colours, forms, and juxtaposition to bring back the magical optimism of youth. Many visitors took a moment to connect with their nostalgia for hot \u201990s summers, cool sprinkles, fresh-cut grass, and hope that cartoon-shaped popsicles will come back looking more recognizable than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53360\" style=\"width:214px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/P5.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Badsicle, 2024, mixed media installation by Ryan Jester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victor Molev is a Richmond Hill-based artist whose incredible detail in character, jewelry designs, and fantasy-themed drawings has captivated many. Molev paints portraits, jewelry ornaments, fantastic cities and landscapes and even creates Jewish-themed pieces. Molev enjoys contributing to children&#8217;s books as well. Victor Molev Gallery has an open house coming up soon on May 4th, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6-954x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53361\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6-954x1024.jpg 954w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6-233x250.jpg 233w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6-140x150.jpg 140w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6-768x824.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6-160x172.jpg 160w, https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rsz_p6.jpg 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Victor Molev in his booth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Text and photo: Polyna Alekseev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Artist Project, April 11 \u2013 14, 2024, Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, 195 Princes\u2019 Blvd, Toronto. Hours: April 11, 12 &amp; 13, 12 \u2013 8 pm, April 14, 12 \u2013 6 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>by Polyna Alekseev<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I walked out of the Project with roughly a dozen artists recorded and these were my favourite ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/?p=53364\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,4,246],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-features","category-polyna-alexseev"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53364"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53375,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53364\/revisions\/53375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/53363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}