Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival 2019
Gargoyles and Grotesques
Exhibitor/Photographer: Ana Vujcuf
Exhibition dates: May 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019, Mon-Sat 11am-8pm
Opening Reception: April 30, 8-10pm
Venue: HGB Gallery @ Spadina Auto, 111 Strachan Avenue, Toronto, ON M6J 2S7
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Exhibition Description:
This exhibition uses augmented reality to breathe life into the Gargoyles and Grotesques that keep an eye on Toronto. Gargoyles are in fact water spouts that provide a method of drainage; otherwise the sculpture is considered a grotesque. Often sculpted as frightening, gargoyles, in addition to protecting buildings from erosion, also serve as guardians to ward off evil and encourage the viewer to seek sanctuary within. Curated by Hans G. Bathija.
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