VS

Stop motion animation and installation by Tanya Read

Opening reception Nov. 1, 7pm - 10pm

Exhibition runs from Nov. 1 - 22

gallery hours Wed. - Sat. 12pm - 6pm

contact: 647 520 1642

Mr. Nobody is a black and white anthropomorphic cartoon animal created by Tanya Read in 1998. The inspiration for this character comes from the early 20th century cartoons of Max Fleischer (Betty Boop, etc.), Otto Messmer/Pat Sullivan (Felix the Cat) and George Harriman (Krazy Kat). He is an attempt to embody an ambiguous and surreal quality often found in cartoons of this era.

‘VS’, is a stop motion animation featuring Mr. Nobody encountering several adversaries. It consists of four scenes and in each scene Mr. Nobody experiences a confrontation with creatures/forces that are threatening to defeat him. Rather than engaging in a traditional 'battle', he remains stoic, attentive and somewhat bewildered. In each scene the confrontation ends with Mr. Nobody victorious if only by his will to remain steadfast and persevere in the face of adversity.

The accompanying installation mimics the environments featured in the four scenes of the animation.

*with generous support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Women's Art Resource Centre.