presenting sponsor
beyond life and death by Alex McLeod
Thurs Nov 5
An Auction in Support of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
ARTATTACK! An Auction in Support of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Thursday, November 5, 2015 12 Alexander Street Pre-Party & Final Viewing
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Live Auction
Starts at 8:00pm
Tickets
$150 for auction and pre-party $30 for auction only Order online at buddiesinbadtimes.com/artattack or by calling 416-975-8555
Free Public Previews
Akasha Art Projects 511 Church Street, Suite 200 October 22 – 31
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Table of Contents Welcome to ARTATTACK!
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Credits & Special Thanks
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ABOUT BUDDIES
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The CURATORs
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The LIVE AUCTION
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The TUCK SHOP
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The SILENT AUCTION
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10 HOW The Auction WORKS
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A Message from Our SPONSORs our Presenting sponsor 12 GALLERY & DONOR LISTING
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The Artattack! LIMITED EDITION Print
ARTIST INDEX
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Welcome to ARTATTACK! This is an important night for us — thank you all for being here. ARTATTACK! is not only our biggest fundraiser, it is also our chance to introduce you to some exceptional artists and showcase the amazing talent that our community has to offer. I am overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our community, and by how willing people are to give their time, energy, and talents to ensure this night is a success. This event would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of so many people. I want to thank all the artists, curators, local businesses, and individuals who donated to tonight’s event. I want to acknowledge the Buddies staff, board, volunteers, and the auction steering committee that have devoted countless hours to this event. It takes a lot of work to put ARTATTACK! on and these are the people who made tonight happen. You have my ongoing gratitude for the time, passion, and imagination that you have put into this event. I also want to express thanks to all our sponsors, and especially our Presenting Sponsor, BMO Financial Group, whose support and commitment to ARTATTACK! has been a crucial part of our success. And thank YOU for continuing to support Buddies. When I say we really couldn’t do it without you, I mean it wholeheartedly. Enjoy the evening!
Evalyn Parry Artistic Director
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Credits hosted by ELIVIRA KURT* & KEITH COLE resident curator CHRIS IRONSIDE tuck shop curator KEITH COLE guest curators KOTAMA BOUABANE, MARYANNE CASASANTA, PAUL DOTEY, LOGAN MACDONALD, SANDRA RECHICO design curator MARY BREEN auctioneer CHARLENE NERO entertainment coordinator Johnny B. Goode cover art: beyond life and death by ALEX MCLEOD official tuck shop bags by ANDREW HARWOOD production manager CHARISSA WILCOX lighting designer ADRIEN WHAN graphic design LUCINDA WALLACE public relations WENDY VINCENT steering committee MARK AIKMAN, FRANCISCO ALVAREZ, JOHN AUSTIN, KEITH COLE, ALYSHA HAUGEN, CHRIS IRONSIDE * Appears with permission of Canadian Actors Equity Association
SPECIAL THANKS Alex Mcleod, Nada Ristich & Louis-Michel Taillefer at BMO, Kelly & Sonja at Akasha Art Projects, Dimitri at Image Foundry, Lindsey Cassel, Alison Cruickshank, Alejandro Santiago, Sam Gilchrist, Johnnie Walker, Michael Soulard, Kyla Eaglesham at Madelines, Gustavo Cerquera Benjumea at The Idea Factory, Kasia Smuga, Alison Snowball, Reggie Tika at Lush, Vasko Kocovski, Richard Rhyme, our steering committee, staff, volunteers, and all of the people who have generously donated the items up for bids tonight.
ABOUT BUDDIES
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is Toronto’s leading destination for artistically-rigorous, alternative theatre and a world leader in developing queer voices and stories for the stage. For 37 years, Buddies has challenged and inspired audiences with innovative, cutting edge, and award-winning queer artistic programming. With the support of our community – people like you – we have made an unparalleled contribution to the acceptance and celebration of queer lives in Canada and advanced the possibilities of the theatre into bold new territory. It is thanks to you that this work is possible. ARTATTACK! is a vital source of funding for our artistic programs, which increasingly rely on donor support. So bid early and bid often!
HOW YOU HELP Thanks to your support, Buddies is able to strengthen and empower our queer community through a diversity of activities.
A FULL SEASON OF QUEER THEATRE
Every year, our community of donors play a vital role in bringing a full season of artistically rigorous queer theatre to the stage. These productions are consistently met with critical and popular acclaim, and introduce Toronto audiences to some of the most daring, exciting, and important artists our city has to offer.
A VITAL ARTS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
Our Queer Youth Arts Program is a safe and empowering space for over 700 queer-identified young people every year. This is a place where young people can get free access to our artists and artistic programs, and to gain the skills and confidence to create their own work through a year-round program of performance and training opportunities.
A COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY
Buddies firmly believes that everyone should have access to the arts. That is why our ticket prices remain among the lowest in the city, and why we have several programs in place to provide affordable or free tickets to people who need them. We also offer our events spaces at little to no cost to many charitable groups every year for their programming and activities.
NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT
Each year, the Buddies Residency Program supports dozens of artists in the creation of new theatrical works. We provide resident artists with the tools to create and the space to experiment, ensuring that queer artists in Toronto are given what they need to succeed.
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The CURATORs CHRIS IRONSIDE “It is happening again.” Although it hasn’t been a twenty-five year wait, the arrival of this year’s edition of ARTATTACK! is just as hotly anticipated and exciting as a “damn fine cup of coffee” and a slice of cherry pie from the Double R Diner. I am grateful that for the past four years I have been fortunate to work with a passionate and engaging group of curators and this year is no exception. Kotama Bouabane, Maryanne Casasanta, Sandra Rechico, and Logan MacDonald have curated a beautifully cohesive collection that showcases the diverse range of talents by those artists who have so generously donated their work to this year’s auction. The curators and the participating artists are what make ARTATTACK! the success it is. Kotama, Maryanne, Sandra, Logan and all of the artists – thank you!! The Artist’s Limited Edition, which was launched two years ago, has proven to be an ARTATTACK! highlight. It is such an honour to have had Alex McLeod so enthusiastically come on board as this year’s artist. Alex’s ‘Beyond Life And Death’ wonderfully pays homage to this year’s ARTATTACK! theme, Twin Peaks. This Artist’s Limited Edition is an absolute visual feast, as is all of Alex’s work. Thank you, Alex! I would like to thank the fantastic group of people that make up the steering committee. Mark, Keith, Francisco, John, Shawn, and Alysha – it has been an absolute pleasure!
KEITH COLE The Rock Hudson Memorial Tuck Shop is now four years old! Each year the tuck shop gets busier, more popular and even more delightful. This year is no exception thanks to guest curator Paul Dotey and his keen and queer eyes. Check out what he has gathered for your visual pleasure. My thanks go to my fellow ARTATTACK! committee members, the staff, volunteers and board at Buddies and all the many ARTATTACK! guests. Johnnie Walker joins us this year as the tuck shop’s visual merchandiser and Andrew Harwood designs the exclusive tuck shop bag for 2015. My biggest thanks goes to the artists who have generously donated work – thank you x 1,000. Wendy Coburn (1963-2015) was a heretic, a revolutionary, a rebel. She was also a truthsayer, educator and a great and brilliant artist. With her gone the fags, queers, and art communities have taken a hit but it is the dykes that have really experienced a tremendous loss. This one is going to hurt for a long time. I would like to dedicate the 2015 tuck shop to Wendy Coburn and her vast and varied contributions to this world. RIP Wendy. Want to know more about Keith Cole… just ask around.
On November 5th, listen to the Log Lady’s log when it says bid high and bid often in support of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre! Chris Ironside is a Toronto-based artist dealing in the currency of gay images. He draws and photographs, decontextualizes song lyrics and glitters with aplomb. He exhibits his drawings and photographs throughout North America. Recent commissions, publications and exhibitions include Headmaster Magazine, C Magazine, Four Eleven Gallery in Provincetown and the Art on Paper Fair in New York City. Currently, he teaches photography in the School of Fine Art and Music (SOFAM) at the University of Guelph. chrisironside.com instagram.com/chris.ironside continued next page
The CURATORs
KOTAMA BOUABANE I’m very excited and honored to be working with Buddies in Bad Times again. I’ve donated pieces to previous events and I’m thrilled to be a guest curator this time round. The artists I have chosen to participate and who have generously donated artworks, all come from diverse backgrounds with specific points of view. They each have their own distinct visual vocabulary when approaching issues associated with identity, representation and place. From Logan’s delicately drawn foliage, to Wong’s humorous text, to Rai’s and Whalen’s playful abstractions and Seger’s vulnerable portrait, the works encompass a certain vibrancy, tenderness and warmth. I hope that you enjoy and appreciate all the pieces as much as I do. Kotama Bouabane has an MFA in Studio Arts, Photography from Concordia University, Montreal and a AOCAD from OCAD. His work has been exhibited in many galleries including Centre A (Vancouver), Parisian Laundry (Montreal) & Jen Bekman (New York). He has received awards and grants and has been published in Prefix Photo and Flash Forward through the Magenta Foundation. He lives and works in Toronto and has a upcoming exhibit in 2016 at Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography. He is represented by ESP - Erin Stump Projects.
PAUL DOTEY The Rock Hudson Memorial Tuck Shop places Buddies in a special position in Toronto’s art scene, and I’m proud to help curate this year’s collection. The Tuck Shop gives everybody the opportunity to own original works at an accessible price point. It can be that cute sexy little thing you don’t know you need until you see it; it can also be the first piece of art you buy, in what turns into a lifelong relationship with owning and collecting artwork. Thank you to all the artists who have donated work this year, and thank you to everyone who grabs that special something. Long live the Tuck Shop. Paul has worked in Canadian design for over a decade, creating books, maps and illustrations that convey ideas in new and innovative ways. Working from his studio at home in Toronto, he is currently drawing whatever he has been asked.
MARYANNE CASASANTA It is my pleasure to have been asked to participate in this year’s ARTATTACK! auction as a curator and in previous years, as an artist. I’m so grateful that a theatre and performance venue such as Buddies in Bad Times has a place here in Toronto and it is an honour for me to support its programming. The artists that I approached for this year’s exciting event each touch on elements of chance, time, intuition and the ineffable. From Rachel Crummey’s tender, dissolving line work, to a diptych by Sarah Sands Phillips that suggests an expanding musical landscape that stretches out and off the frame. Claire Scherzinger’s restrained palate in Hermes of Verses allows your eye to slowly drift along a gorgeous stream of lavender while both Sarah Bodri and Susy Oliveira’s photographs offer sensual compositions over water. Each individual piece by these five talented female artists not only asks the viewer to contemplate the work, but also the phenomenological experience of looking itself. I have been seduced by each of these works and hope that you find yourself feeling the same. Maryanne Casasanta is a photo-based artist working in installation and print media. She earned her BFA from OCAD University (2005) and holds an MFA from the University of Guelph (2014). Maryanne has exhibited nationally and internationally, including a solo exhibition at Erin Stump Projects (Toronto) and group showings at Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art (Winnipeg), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), and The Power Plant (Toronto).
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LOGAN MACDONALD My intention with this curatorial selection was to present to you artworks that are both visually gratifying as well as conceptually intriguing. There is something mesmerizing about each of the works. I chose artworks that I felt your eye would be drawn towards and have a hard time leaving. What I love most is how they each have an easy aesthetic quality, while they also present their own unique gravitas – which creates a kind of tension that makes the work that much more exciting and engaging. These artworks are guilty pleasures; they will be the kind of artworks you will love the most, and they will make you greedy. I recommend you install these works in a private location in your home—satisfyingly located in a secret spot where only you enjoy them. Cecilia Berkovic is a brilliant artist with an outstanding capability for creating work in just about any medium while maintaining her own artistic vision. I begged Berkovic for the piece in this auction because the image seems subtly queer, and it is also powerfully sexy and funny. It’s flawless. Shaua Born is an artist with an exceptional talent for rendering excellent realistic portraits with a twist – the work I selected for this auction was taken from of series of drawings based on men she would like to fuck – and let’s just say she has great taste in men. I connected with New York based artist Mark Mulroney to select one of his original paintings. Mulroney is a master at executing slick cartoon/comic imagery that he playfully subverts to explore pornography, experimentalism, and violent representations not meant for children. Hazel Meyer is a powerhouse of an artist who has made a name for herself as someone with a totally unique aesthetic by creating phenomenal pop-infused installations and images. The piece I selected from Meyer is her reference to a part of Toronto’s LGBT history and is a very limited edition hand-made lithography print. I also found this amazing drawing by Newfoundland artist Jerry Ropson, which is a cheeky homage to acclaimed artist Dieter Roth. Ropson’s works are often artifacts of humorous storytelling articulated though drawing, sculpture, and text – so it’s no wonder his piece is so witty and personal. Logan MacDonald is a visual artist and curator. MacDonald holds a MFA from York University (2010) and a BFA from Concordia University (2006). His work has exhibited in galleries worldwide and has been included in publications including C Magazine, LTTR and Documenta 12. Most recently, MacDonald curated Attesting Resistance an exhibition for the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective, exhibited as part of the group exhibition Taking [a]Part at Mercer Union, and collaborated with Hazel Meyer to produce Ripping Skin, Tearing Fabric an exhibition at Forest City Gallery, London, Ontario.
SANDRA RECHICO What an honour it is to be asked to be one of the ARTATTACK! curators in support of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. When approached, I thought of how Jenny Stevens referred to Nick Cave as The Grand Lord of Gothic Lushness in a review of ‘Push the Sky Away’. All five of my invited artists could adopt that moniker. I selected artists that have a mannered sense of Glitter and literary Gothic in their work. Andrew Harwood’s sequinned photos definitely suit. Catherine Heard’s drawing on silk is eerily Gothic and Nadia Belerique takes it on in an abstract sense. Luke Painter makes drawings that remind me of elaborate stage sets for 19th century operas and Lorna Mills has Glitter with a Gothic Glitch and a healthy dose of porn to boot. All works that any Grand Lord of Gothic Lushness would love to own. Sandra Rechico’s studio practice in drawing, photography, installation and object-making regularly looks at maps, routing, wayfaring, navigation and distance She is also interested in the residue and detritus from walks, and their representation. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and is held in many public and private collections. Rechico has exhibited across Canada, in Europe and Australia.
The Artattack! LIMITED EDITION Print Alex McLeod beyond life and death 2015
archival pigment print
13.5� x 18�
edition of 20 exclusive to Buddies in Bad Times
price $500
For the third year in a row, ARTATTACK! is proud to feature a commissioned set of 20 limited-edition prints by a celebrated Canadian artist. This year, we are excited to offer work from groundbreaking new media artist Alex McLeod. Each print is from a unique print file and comes framed courtesy of Akasha Art Projects. Alex McLeod is a new media visual artist whose practice includes motion graphics, rendering and rapid prototyping. He has collaborated with blue chip brands for print, web and television campaigns. Sometimes he lectures about swag and tweeting. McLeod is represented by Division Gallery Toronto. alxclub.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects printing by Image Foundry
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A Message from our Presenting sponsor BMO Financial Group is proud to return as the presenting sponsor for this year’s ARTATTACK!. The funding and promotion of the arts in Canada is an important priority for BMO, and we are especially pleased to be able to bring the visual arts together with the theatre arts for this evening in support of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Respect for the individual and differing viewpoints, inclusion, and diversity are the fundamental values that shape the productions that Buddies in Bad Times stages. They are also values shared by BMO – values that shape our success. We, at BMO, look forward to building on the strength of our ongoing partnership with Buddies in Bad Times so that we can continue to make the voices and experiences of often marginalized people in our community be heard.
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The LIVE AUCTION
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 2
LOT 1
curated by Maryanne Casasanta
Susy Oliveira Anders63 2012
chromira print
Ravinder Rai Peeled 2015
13” x 10” edition 2 of 5
estimate $600
Susy Oliveira works in photography, sculpture and collage. Selected exhibitions include shows at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, Toronto; Friends, Glasgow; SAW Gallery, Ottawa; Khyber, Halifax and PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts, Winnipeg. She is the recipient of grants from the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. Her work has been featured in Canadian Art and HiFructose among other publications. Susy Oliveira lives and works in Toronto where her work is represented by Erin Stump Projects. susyoliveira.ca artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
curated by Kotama Bouabane
digital inkjet print
24” x 24” edition 2 of 4
estimate $550
Ravinder Rai is an emerging visual artist based in Toronto, Canada. He is currently completing a BFA in Photography at Ontario College of Art and Design University. Ravinder’s work is influenced by personal narratives and often explores the construct of identity through the performative self. He is the recipient of OCAD University’s 2015 Medal in Photography. ravinderrai.ca artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
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LOT 3
Buddies’ Pick
Mark Gleberzon Touch’a Pink 2015
mixed media photography
30” x 30”
estimate $1,200
Mark Gleberzon is a 1992 Honours graduate of OCA(DU). He’s exhibited his mix-media photography and acrylic paintings extensively throughout North America including Toronto, Ottawa, Chicago & New York City. His work can be found on every continent. For the past four years, Mark has been owner and curator of his own gallery, MJG Gallery, featuring his own creations as well as original artwork by over twenty mostly GTA-based artists. “Touch’a Pink” incorporates a beach photo taken in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1976. The photo was enlarged, (slightly) digitally enhanced with hand-painted details and various sanding techniques; while layers of epoxy resin finish and seal the composition. mjggallery.com artwork courtesy of the artist and MJG Gallery
LOT 4
Buddies’ Pick
Allanah Vokes Miss November ‘91 2015
digital print on cold-press paper
43” x 27” edition 1 of 3
estimate $625
Allanah Vokes’ recent work explores abstraction and representation, disguise and exposure, focusing on revealing or obscuring information or imagery that is charged, discomforting or intimate. Through careful dissection, analysis, and reconstruction, violent actions or graphic sexual imagery are concealed and complexified. She received her BA in Studio Art at the University of Guelph in 2015 and placed first in the University’s 47th Annual Juried Art Show. She is based in Guelph and Sarnia, ON. allanahvokes.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 5
Buddies’ Pick
Anna Cox Untitled 2010
digital pigment print
8.5” x 11” edition 1 of 3
estimate $450
Anna Cox is a writer and photographer. She exhibits in cities such as Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Her upcoming exhibitions include, Northern Print, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Anna’s writing has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, RVA Magazine, Carve Magazine and in the anthology, P.S.: What I Didn’t Say. She is currently finishing her first novel. artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
LOT 6
curated by Logan MacDonald
Shauna Born All the boys I’d like to fuck #118 2012
ballpoint pen on paper
8” x 8”
estimate $550
Shauna Born (1981, Kelowna, BC) received her MFA in 2012 from the University of Waterloo. Her work has been exhibited at such galleries as Mercer Union, Toronto, ON., MULHERIN + POLLARD, New York, NY., and the Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, AB. She has been supported by project grants from the Ontario Arts Council and The Canada Council for the Arts. Her works are found in private and public collections including those of The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the Canada Council Art Bank. Shauna Born is represented by Mulherin (Toronto, New York). She currently lives and works in Toronto. shaunaborn.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
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LOT 8 LOT 7
Buddies’ Pick
Andy Fabo Museum Spectres 2014
ink and marker on cardboard
20” x 42”
Andy Fabo is a Toronto artist, art critic, curator and art educator. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, with a retrospective at the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art in 2005. He has published essays and reviews in Canadian periodicals (Descant, Parachute, C Magazine, Fuse) as well as numerous exhibition catalogues, and has taught fulltime and part time at various universities, including McMaster, Brock, York, University of Toronto, and at the Toronto School of Art. His paintings and drawings are in museum collections across Canada and his videos (collaboration with Michael Balser) have shown globally and are in North America and Europe collections. He is a pioneer of Queer art in Canada, and two of his exhibitions – “Studs” (A Space in Toronto1979), and “Self-Portraits of an Alleged Keeper of a Common Bawdy House” (The Funnel, Toronto 1980) – were landmark exhibitions for LGBTQ activism. visualaids.org artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
Lorna Mills Ungentrified (series) 2014
estimate: $2,000
curated by Sandra Rechico
digital video of animated gif on 10” touch-screen tablet
estimate $1,200
Canadian artist Lorna Mills has actively exhibited her work in both solo and group exhibitions since the early 1990’s, both in Canada and Internationally. Her practice has included obsessive Ilfochrome printing, obsessive painting, obsessive super 8 film & video, and obsessive on-line animated GIFs incorporated into restrained offline installation work. She has also co-curated monthly group GIF projections for the “Sheroes” performance series in Toronto, a group GIF projection event “When Analog Was Periodical” in Berlin with Anthony Antonellis, and a four person GIF installation, “:::Zip The Bright:::” at Trinity Square Video in Toronto, with Sara Ludy, Nicolas Sassoon and Rick Silva. Lorna Mills’ most recent project, “Ways of Something” is a collaborative remake of the 1972 John Berger documentary “Ways of Seeing” episodes one through four. Lorna Mills is represented by Transfer Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. digitalmediatree.com artwork courtesy of the artist
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 9
curated by Sandra Rechico
Catherine Heard untitled 2002
marbled silk, ink
13” x 15”
estimate $700
Catherine Heard (Canada, 1966) is a graduate of the Master of Visual Studies program at the University of Toronto (2005) and holds an undergraduate degree from the Ontario College of Art (1990). Heard’s work interrogates the histories of the science, medicine and the museum. Simultaneously attractive and repulsive, the works delve into primal anxieties about the body. catherineheard.com
LOT 10
curated by Sandra Rechico
Luke Painter Ornament and Black Smoke Monster 2015
ink on paper
12” x 14”
estimate $1,900
artwork courtesy of the artist Luke Painter is an artist working in Toronto. Recent exhibitions and screenings of his work include: Out of Line at Oakville Galleries (group show 2015), Hither and Thither at Galerie Trois Points in Montreal (solo exhibition 2014) and Special Effect at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York (screening 2013). Luke has received grants from Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council and has been reviewed by Canadian Art, Border Crossings, The Globe and Mail and was included in Carte Blanche Vol 2 – Painting, a national survey of Canadian painters. Luke is an Associate Professor at Ontario College of Art and Design University. lukepainter.ca artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
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LOT 12 LOT 11
curated by Logan MacDonald
Cecilia Berkovic Untitled, from the Orientation Series 2011
archival pigment print
25” x 31” artist’s proof
Cecilia Berkovic is a visual artist and graphic designer who uses language, found imagery and strategies of collecting and displaying to explore aspects of feminism, the everyday, consumer culture, desire and queer identity. Her work includes collage, publishing, photography and installation. She sits on the Board of Directors at Gallery TPW and received her MFA from Bard College in New York. Recent work has been exhibited at Mercer Union in Toronto; as part of We Can’t Compete at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery in Alberta; online at nomorepotlucks.org, and throughout the city as poster projects for Nuit Blanche and AIDS ACTION NOW! artwork courtesy of the artist
Paul Robles Untitled (Desert Sun) 2015
estimate $1,250
Buddies’ Pick
cut vintage magazine collage
8” x 9”
estimate $400
Paul Robles is a Canadian artist based in Winnipeg. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (Gold Medal) from University of Manitoba School of Art and Bachelor of Arts degree (Sociology) from the University of Winnipeg. He’s exhibited in Paris, France (La Maison Rouge & Grand Palais), New York City (Julie Saul Gallery), Ottawa (Rideau Hall), Vancouver (Malaspina), West Hollywood (Antebellum) and Winnipeg (Plug in ICA & Winnipeg Art Gallery). He has worked with Alt-Country band, The Crooked Brothers; featured on CBC ArtSpots; produced Artist Pages for Border Crossings Magazine (WPG), Dream the End (NYC) and BRANCH Magazines (TOR); and participated at the Summer Institute Residency 2011 at Plug In ICA. He is represented by LISA KELHER ART & PROJECTS in Winnipeg and Galarie Keza in Paris, France. lkap.ca artwork courtesy of the artist & Lisa Kehler Art & Projects framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
The LIVE AUCTION
DESIGN COLLECTION More items from the design collection are available in the silent auction
LOT 14
Funkyture Original, Hand-Made, Upcycled Coffee Table LOT 13
Pekota PK100 Prototype Chairs in steel with interchangeable fabric backs estimate $400 Pekota is Industrial Elegance, a union of industrial aesthetic with the sophisticated elegance of a bygone era. We are a Toronto based design firm specializing in the manufacturing of retail furniture, lighting and accessories. We design and craft all of our products in Toronto, Canada from hand finished hot rolled steel, solid maple, Baltic birch plywood and vegetable dyed leather. By making all of our products locally we are able to have greater quality control and quick production. All of this contributes to a high quality product at a competitive price. pekota.com, 2989 Dundas St W
estimate $300 Funkyture is custom crafting furniture store located in the junction. We combine vintage pieces with modern industrial and interior design. Our solid wood designs are built, sanded and stained at our store. Come and visit our store to see our range of unique, high quality Funkyture. We have a mixture of vintage and Funkyture furnishing to offer. Feel free to bring your own vintage pieces you’d like to transform. We stand by our quality furniture and built to last philosophy. We also offer the service of delivering and installing your furniture. funkyture.ca, 2912 Dundas St W
LOT 15
Opticianado 7dpi Spectacles by Samal Design estimate $495 Opticianado Eyewear specializes in iconic unused vintage eyewear and contemporary independent designers and state-of-the-art edging lab. Located in the heart of the Junction, Opticianado features free Live music in store every month. Samal Design was created by Dzmitry Samal in Spring 2012 out of an experimental project. The success of a virtual 30-spectacle with a pixelated frame named SDPI convinced him to take a step forward. A cement watch, first ever manufactured in the watchmaking industry soon followed. The inspiration of their collections ranges from art deco to urban constructivism and 80s videogames with a modern twist. opticianado.com, 2919 Dundas St. W.
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LOT 16
curated by Maryanne Casasanta
Sarah Bodri Untitled 1 (Ontario) 2012
giclee print
20” x 24” edition 1 of 5
LOT 17 estimate $750
Sarah Bodri is an emerging artist based in Toronto working primarily in analog photography. Her work often explores notions of reflexivity, representations of women, and the precarious nature of both physical and psychological boundaries. She completed an Honors BA from York University in 2012 and spends a great deal of time on the Toronto Islands. Currently she is working on a long-term Feminist Archive project which mines and documents cis and trans women artists’ relationships to their practices as a form of labour and “female” networks in the Toronto arts community. sarahbodri.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
curated by Kotama Bouabane
Walter Segers Shame & Peek 2015
giclee print
16” x 20” edition 1 of 8
estimate $550
Walter Segers emigrated from Belgium in 1993 and currently lives and works in Toronto. He graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design University in 2008 with honors and received OCADU’s prestigious M.C. McCain Post Graduate Photography Residency in 2009. He has exhibited his photo-based works at Spin, John B. Aird, Propeller, P|M Gallery and the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. In Sudbury he exhibited at Open Studio at Cambrian College. His work has been shown internationally at Leslie Lohman Museum in NYC, Galerie AMU in Prague and Galerie 12 in Zlín in the Czech Republic. Segers’ work has been published in ArtWindsor magazine as well as the online magazine Wondereur, Frank by The Genteel, and Pixie And Rotter. Walter investigates the thin line between masculine and feminine, and his photo-based works explore issues surrounding gender, sexuality, immigration and identity. waltersegers.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 19
curated by Maryanne Casasanta
Sarah Sands Phillips Two works from the series “Untitled (April and June)” 2013
LOT 18
Buddies’ Pick
Alejandro Santiago Balconies 2012
photograph
16” x 24”
4” x 3” each
estimate $600
Sarah Sands Phillips completed a BFAH at Queen’s University, Kingston, majoring in studio art and art history. Her work addresses materiality and expresses formalist concerns regarding visual organization and design. Working primarily in painting and printmaking, and peripherally in film, sculpture, and poetry, she investigates a variety of mediums and modes of image making as a deliberate strategy in understanding form. Select and recent exhibitions include Compositions at General Hardware Contemporary, It Was There at Videofag, and Proof 22 at G44. sarahsandsphillips.com artwork courtesy of the artist and General Hardware Contemporary framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
estimate $500
Alejandro Santiago is a photographer from Miami, FL. He studied digital design at Parsons School of Design. Santiago’s photographs have been featured in Maclean’s Magazine, Photo District News, The Globe & Mail, The Miami New Times, Feature Shoot, and Now Magazine. alejandrosantiagophotography.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
monoprint on paper
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LOT 21 LOT 20
Buddies’ Pick
Jordan Browne Untitled #1 2014
digital photograph
Nadia Belerique Feet Face Dick Stab 2015
14” x 20” edition 1 of 3
Estimate $600
Jordan Browne is a photo-based artist located in Toronto whose work focuses on the nude body and the ways in which body language and gesture can communicate unseen emotion to audiences. Jordan obtained his BFA from York University in 2012 and is currently attending Ryerson University for photography with plans to graduate in 2016. jordan-browne.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
curated by Sandra Rechico
steel
12” x 3” edition 1 of 3
estimate $600
Nadia Belerique constructs installations that engage with the poetics of perception and the ways in which images perform in contemporary culture. She received her MFA from the University of Guelph, and has recently exhibited at such venues as Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto (2014), and Kunsthalle Wein, Vienna (2014). She was awarded the BMW Exhibition Prize during Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival in 2014. Belerique has upcoming exhibitions at Tomorrow Gallery, New York, and the Art Gallery of Hamilton. nadiabelerique.com artwork courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 22
Buddies’ Pick
Brian Rideout American Collection Painting 1 2015
oil on canvas
34” x 28”
curated by Logan MacDonald
Jerry Ropson A Bed for Dieter Roth to Lie In estimate $2,600
Brian Rideout is a painter who lives and works in Toronto. His work aims to continue the tradition of classical history painting while taking a frank view of the function of contemporary images. Born in Peterborough, Rideout studied Visual Art at Georgian College before moving to Toronto. Rideout has exhibited across Canada including exhibitions at Clint Roenisch Gallery, Mercer Union, the Art Gallery of Ontario, PFOAC211, and ARTSPACE. brianrideout.ca artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
LOT 23
2014
ink, stain, tape, correction tape on paper
20” x 16”
estimate $1,600
Starting out from Pollards Point, a small community in rural Newfoundland, Ropson has focused a practice around materialbased installation, and performative storytelling. He went to school in places. He uses drawing and narrative to construct and document an attachment to all things commonplace. Currently residing in Sackville, NB, he teaches in the Fine Arts Department at Mount Allison University. He prefers longer walks in cooler months, and hums near incessantly. jerryropson.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
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LOT 24
curated by Kotama Bouabane
Zachari Logan Ditch 9 2015
blue pencil on mylar
LOT 25 4.5” x 8.5”
estimate $2,100
Zachari Logan is a Canadian artist working mainly in drawing, ceramics and installation practices. His work has been exhibited widely, in group and solo exhibitions throughout North America and Europe, and can be found in public and private collections worldwide. Logan has attended residencies in Paris, rural Tennessee, Calgary, Vernon and three times in Vienna; through the Museum Quartier’s quartier21: Artist in Residence Program, in conjunction with Vienna’s Museum of Modern Art as well as with project space Schliefmuhlgasse 12-14, and most recently in Brooklyn at the International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP). His work has been featured in many publications worldwide. Zachari is represented in Toronto by Paul Petro Contemporary Art. zachariloganart.com artwork courtesy of the artist and Paul Petro Contemporary Art framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
Buddies’ Pick
David Grenier Falling Peonyhead 2010
silkscreen on archival paper
22” x 30” edition 1 of 10
estimate $1,000
David Grenier is a Toronto-based artist working primarily in drawing, installation and performance. His work is informed by queer culture, gender/sexual identity and his homo fantasies. He has shown across Canada, in the United States, and the United Kingdom. circuitgallery.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 26
curated by Sandra Rechico
Andrew Harwood Psytrance Funeral Bouquet #3, Diva Remix 2015
sequins on colour photograph
12” x 12”
estimate $1,200
Andrew Harwood is a Toronto-based artist who recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg in 2014. Harwood is the former Co-Director of Mercer Union, Interim Director of A Space Gallery, Director of Zsa Zsa (Toronto) and Zsa Zsa West (Winnipeg). He has had over 20 solo exhibitions in Canada and the United States and has participated in group exhibitions and biennales internationally. Harwood’s work is in the collections of the Toronto Dominion Bank, The Bank of Montréal, The University of Guelph, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON and in private collections throughout Canada and internationally. artwork courtesy of the artist and Paul Petro Contemporary Art
LOT 27
Buddies’ Pick
Maurice Vellekoop Barbafella 2008
ink & watercolour on paper
11” x 15”
estimate $1,000
Maurice Vellekoop is a Toronto illustrator and comic book artist whose work has appeared in major magazines, advertising, and his own books, in over a nearly thirty year career. Clients include The New Yorker, The New York Times, American Vogue, Wallpaper, Abercrombie and Fitch, and The Walrus. Maurice is currently at work on a graphic memoir titled “I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together”, to be published by Pantheon Books in 2016. “Cockadoodle”, Maurice’s first solo show in over fifteen years, opened in Manchester, England as part of Manchester Pride in August of this year. It then traveled to Liverpool as a feature of the annual Homotopia Festival for the month of November. Maurice lives on Toronto Island with his partner, writer and editor Gordon Bowness. mauricevellekoop.com artwork courtesy of the artist
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LOT 29
curated by Logan MacDonald
Hazel Meyer No More Shit! For Chris Bearchell 2015
LOT 28
curated by Maryanne Casasanta
Rachel Crummey My Way in the Wind’s Hands 2015
copic marker on fabriano paper
9” x 13”
estimate $600
Rachel Crummey is a visual artist based in Toronto. She has been an artist in residence with Kulturkontakt Austria in Vienna, at the Salzburger Kunstverein, (both 2015), and at the Vermont Studio Centre (2011). She has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Canada and Europe. Recent venues include Millington Marriott (London U.K), the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (Guelph ON), and the Olga Korper gallery (Toronto). Her work is in corporate and private collections, including TD Canada Trust. She received her MFA from Guelph University in 2014. rachelcrummey.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
letterpress on lino cut print
14” x 11” edition 12 of 12
estimate $600
From the monumental to the modest, Hazel Meyer’s projects range from large installations to small woven tags meant for an audience of one. She explores seemingly disparate yet overlapping preoccupations —intestines and athletics, feminism and the absurd, anxiety and textiles— using scale, language, play, repetition, gentle confrontation and ecstatic immersion. She has collaborated with teens, badminton players, composers, her mother, and artists for projects that are devoted to a forever shifting ratio of endurance, transgression, and laughs, as ways of being in one’s body and the world. Recent solo exhibitions include Muscle Panic at the MacLaren Art Centre (Barrie, ON), No Theory No Cry at Art Metropole (Toronto), and Walls to the Ball at La Centrale (Montréal). Hazel’s work has been included in Separation Penetrates at the Dutch Art Institute (Netherlands), Temperamental at the Doris McCarthy Gallery, University of Toronto Scarborough, and Schlaegermusik with Annesley Black for Zukunftsmusik (Stuttgart). In fall 2014 she was the visiting artist at the Embassy of Foreign Artists in Geneva, Switzerland as well as the inaugural artist-in-residence at Scrap Metal in summer 2015. Hazel lives and works in Toronto, Ontario. hazelmeyer.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 30
curated by Kotama Bouabane
Karly Whalen TopograpHical 2015
screenprint with purple cabbage juice, baking soda & citric acid on rag paper
17” x 11” edition 2 of 4
estimate $650
Karly is a Toronto based artist and curator going into their last year of study in the Visual Arts Program at York University. Having exhibited in Toronto at pop-up exhibitions, Karly’s artistic practice is often a means towards creating a sense of community among peers. By building an art practice around awkward and delightful physical experiences and encouraging others to relate through their own bodily experiences, she finds opportunities to create or enhance meaningful connections with and between others. These physical experiences are interpreted into photographic, print, or performance pieces. Having worked for the last three years in gallery settings, Karly has had the opportunity to work with both emerging artists from Toronto as well as established artists. Curatorial projects include co-curating Stuff: The Culture of Obsolescence at Samuel J. Zacks Gallery and playing a supporting role in Heather Cassils’ Labour Intensive, a performative piece through AGYU’s Creative Campaigning: Performance as Resistance. Having collaborated with and supported other emerging artists in the Toronto area, Karly considers her artistic practice secondary, if not identical, to curatorial praxis. artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
LOT 31
Buddies’ Pick
Ashlee Marcus Heliotrope 2015
textile, hardanger and blackwork embroidery
16” x 20”
estimate $1,200
Ashlee Marcus, a BFA Special Honours graduate from York University, is a Needlework Artist currently living and working in Bouctouche, New Brunswick. She is a member of the Embroiderers Association of Canada and in the past year has shown work in Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver (Boobies and Wieners 2014, Hot Art Wet City), and Detroit (The Dirty Show 16). Her piece, “Mr. Ford,” became one of the most talked about works in the Gladstone Hotel’s group exhibition, Hard Twist 9: Fibre Optics, Textiles in a Digital Age (2014). ashleemarcus.com artwork courtesy of the artist
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LOT 32
curated by Logan MacDonald
Mark Mulroney Bloodflower 2009
acrylic on paper
22” x 18”
estimate $1,100
Mark Mulroney is a prolific artist who lives and works in Syracuse, New York. He holds a MFA from University of California, Santa Barbara. He has exhibited extensively with solo and group exhibitions throughout America and Europe, as well as mural work. In addition, his work has been widely covered in publications worldwide, notably last year in Playboy magazine. His practice encompasses sculpture, drawing, collage and painting – and typically explores pop comic/ cartoon aesthetics with experimental, vulgar, and pornographic twists. markmulroney.com
LOT 33
Claire Scherzinger Hermes of Verses 2015
artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
curated by Maryanne Casasanta
oil & liquid graphite on panel
18” x 24”
estimate $900
Claire Scherzinger is a painter and writer with a BFA from OCAD University and is currently a finalist for the 17th RBC National Painting Competition. She has exhibited her work across Ontario and has upcoming solo and group projects at the Art Gallery of Mississauga (ON), the Varley Museum in Markham (ON) and the Forest City Artist Run Centre (ON). She lives and works in Toronto. clairescherzinger.com artwork courtesy of the artist
The LIVE AUCTION
LOT 34
curated by Kotama Bouabane
Amy Wong Fabulousness is one kind of activist currency 2015
ink & acrylic on manila paper
18” x 24”
estimate $500
Amy Wong (b. 1981, Toronto) has lived and worked in Canada, the U.S., the Netherlands, Spain, and China. She completed her BFA at Concordia University in Montréal, Quebec, and post-graduate studies at De Ateliers in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Wong has exhibited at the Seoul Museum of Art, the Chinese European Art Center in Xiamen, and the Gementemuseum in The Hague. She has received grant support from the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, and Canada Council for the Arts. Most recently she was artist-in-residence at the Fountainhead Residency in Miami, and has completed her MFA in Visual Arts at York University. Forthcoming projects include a group exhibition at Xpace Cultural Centre, an installation in curator Suzanne Carte’s bedroom, and an artist residency at Doc(k) in Athens, Greece. Wong is represented by Galerie Albus Lux in Roosendaal, the Netherlands. amy-wong.net artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
LOT 35
Steven Beckly Untitled Poem #1 2015
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Buddies’ Pick
digital c-print (cut), laser print
30” x 42” edition 1 of 3
estimate $1,100
Steven Beckly works with photography, publications, sculpture, and installation. He investigates the complexities of intimacy and relationships. Recent solo and group exhibition venues include Art Metropole, Gallery 44, Katzman Contemporary, Videofag (all Toronto), VU (Québec), Eyelevel Gallery (Halifax), and The New Gallery (Calgary). He currently divides his time between Toronto and Guelph, where he is an MFA Candidate at the University of Guelph. stevenbeckly.com artwork courtesy of the artist framing courtesy of Akasha Art Projects
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The Tuck Shop
The TUCK SHOP Part queer art salon and part gift shop, this is a chance for aspiring collectors to take home some amazing treasures. The Rock Hudson Memorial Tuck Shop will be selling original sets of multiples and limited edition prints at set prices throughout the night. That means no getting outbid at the last minute – just pick out the items you want, and they will be waiting for you when you check out at the end of the evening. The Rock Hudson Memorial Tuck Shop is the brainchild of legendary local artist Keith Cole who has curated this year’s collection along with guest curator Paul Dotey. The Tuck Shop is brought to you this year with the assistance of your official Tuck Shop Visual Merchandiser Johnnie Walker. Every purchase at the Tuck Shop is sent home in a hand-made, one-of-a-kind bag courtesy of Andrew Harwood. Andrew is a Toronto-based artist who recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg in 2014. Harwood is the former Co-Director of Mercer Union, Interim Director of A Space Gallery, Director of Zsa Zsa (Toronto) and Zsa Zsa West (Winnipeg). He has had over 20 solo exhibitions in Canada and the United States, and has participated in group exhibitions and biennales internationally. Harwood’s work can be found in public and private collections throughout Canada and internationally.
1. Aaron Rinas Rowing Team 2015 | hand stitched photo print | 10” x 12” | edition 1 of 1 | 1 available at $200
5. Chris Ironside All Things That Glitter Can’t Be Gold #12 2015 | Martha Stewart Glitter and archival glue on paper | 6” x 8” | 1 available at $100
4. Bill Ferenc
6. Christopher Rouleau
Peace 2014 | screenprint | 12” x 18” | 1 available at $20
Homo Sweet Homo 2015 | mixed media | 15” x 19” | 1 available at $100
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2. Andrew Harwood Solstice Wreath #69 2015 | mixed media | 12” | 1 available at $100
3. Barry Lee Who Killed Laura Palmer? 2015 | digital print | 11” x 14” | edition 3 of 5 | 1 available at $150
7. Coach House Books David Balzer’s Curationism and Margaux Williamson’s I Could See Everything 2014 | autographed books | 1 set available at $40
8. Cole Swanson Wishbone 2015 | chicken bone, 24 carat gold | 1.5” x 2” | 1 available at $100
The TUCK SHOP 10. Darren Booth Fox 2015 | giclee print | 11” x 8.5” | 1 available at $30
9. Darren Booth Ampersand 2015 | giclee print | 8.5” x 11” | 1 available at $30
11. Levi Hastings Queer Pioneers 2012 | giclee print of watercolour original | 11” x 14” | edition 8 of 10 | 1 available at $40
12. Lex Vaughn Miley Cypress Hill 2015 | ink | 8.5” x 11” | edition 1 of 1 | 1 available at $10
16. Paul Dotey Picnic Guy 2015 | screenprint | 9” x 12” | edition 1 of 6 | 1 available at $45
17. Sandi Falconer Tigers 2015 | screen print | 8” x 10” | 1 available at $20
35 13. Lucas Murnaghan Power Lines 2014 | photograph | 8” x 10” | edition 4 of 8 | 1 available at $300
14. Mary Tremonte DJ Mary Mack Pack 2015 2015 | silkscreen printed hankies, risograph printed poster, embroidered badges | 1 set available at $50
15. Michael Caines Purgastoria 2007 | screen print | 17” x 11” | 1 available at $200
19. Sandi Falconer 18. Sandi Falconer Menalon 2015 | screen print | 8” x 8” | 1 available at $20
The Common 2015 | screen print | 8” x 8” | 1 available at $20
The TUCK SHOP
22. Shellie Zhang Instant Gratification from the ‘Surrogates’ series 2015 | chromogenic print | 16” x 20” | 1 available at $100
20. Scotty Graham Postcards From The Capital TO003 (Hanlan’s Point) 2015 | McCoy Silk 80lb cover | 12” x 18” | 1 available at $55
21. Shannon Gerard Log Lady Bolster 2015 | crochet and poly-fill pillow | 7” x 17” | 1 available at $50
25. Takashi Iwasaki “YAYOPORTAGEFYXXBURARIDENKI” 2008 | pencil crayon and graphite on paper | 10” x 7.5” | 1 available at $250
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24. Trixie & Beever 23. Trixie & Beever Black Lodge Clock 2015 | digital print, resin, wood | 8” x 8” | 1 available at $50
Laura Palmer Prayer Candle 2015 | digital print, glitter, glass votive candle | 8” | 6 available at $25
26. Ian Phillips Wonder of Nature 2010 | varnished ink transfer on hand made paper | 20” x 30” | artist proof | 1 available at $300
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The Silent auction
The SILENT AUCTION
The Silent Auction is the place to find fun and sexy treasures from some of our favourite local businesses. New for 2015, Buddies Board Secretary and artisan Mary Breen has put together a collection of distinctive items from her Junction neighbourhood, where so many indie businesses offer bold design, creative upcycling, and fine handwork.
DESIGN COLLECTION AA
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Camp Clock
Throw Pillows
Made in Sweden by multidisciplinary design and architecture firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, this iconic can be found around the world in every building or showroom the trio designs, courtesy of MJOLK.
A pair of hand made Suzani applique and velvet pillows, courtesy of Haveli Home.
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A hand-made four colour cycling screenprint by Toronto design duo Doublenaut, courtesy of The Spacing Store.
Toolbox A rustic design piece hand crafted from locally-sourced, reclaimed wood and steel, courtesy of Forever Interiors.
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20 Lanes A reproduction screenprint of a 1970’s TTC ad promoting the benefits of public transportation, courtesy of The Spacing Store.
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Arcus Bowtie A copper plated steel bowtie with leather strap and interchangeable fabric accents, courtesy of Pekota.
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Velo
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Lantern A tri-colour tea light lantern in fused glass by local artist Jennifer Kelly, courtesy of Latitude 44 Gallery.
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Pekota Bar Stool Single 38” bar stool in steel and Baltic birch ply, courtesy of Pekota.
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The Towels Are Not What They Seem Once a day, every day, give yourself a present with a six month VIP membership and two free entries into Steamworks Baths.
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Laura’s Secret Diary What’s up doc? Just read a few words before you to go sleep with collection of over 60 classic theatre texts, courtesy of Lionel Collier.
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A Glad Day For a Picnic A gift pack from Glad Day Bookshop.
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Fire Walk On The Wildside With Me A private DJ-hosted karaoke party in Paddy’s Playhouse at Take a Walk on the Wildside.
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Black as Midnight on Movie Night A Benefactor Membership to InsideOut that includes 16 free screening tickets to the 2015 InsideOut Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival and a bunch of other fun perks.
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There’s a Fish In The Percolator! Make yourself a damn fine cup of coffee with a Nespresso Pixie coffee machine courtesy of Peter Taylor.
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Have You Seen this MAC?
Double Date at the Double R
A collection of high-end beauty essentials from MAC Cosmetics.
Four tickets to any show in Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s 2015/16 Season and dinner for four at Sassafraz in Yorkville.
She’s my cousin, but doesn’t she look exactly like Betty Draper.
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The White Horse A collection of fine art books from Magic Pony, including Fancy Action Now and The Merlin Years by Team Macho and The Unknown Portraits by Koyzndan.
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She’s Filled With Secrets Grab this pack of passes to Oasis Aqualounge, and maybe she`ll realize you`re the woman of her dreams.
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When You See Me Again It Won’t Be Me Look good like Audrey Horne with a cut and colour with stylist Mikah Styles.
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The Man Behind Glass A framed poster from the TWP production of St. Joan of the Stockyards by iconic poster artist Theo Dimson.
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My Log Has Someone To Show You Stand Still, a book of portraits by Nigel Dickson.
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Give me your ring. I will return it to you when you find these things to be true.
A set of three Mad Men dolls from the Barbie Fashion Model Collection, courtesy of Dean Odorico.
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Solid 14k yellow gold, size 10 signet ring with fossilized mammoth ivory inlay from ATTIC.
I feel like I know her, but sometimes my yarns bend back.
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A luxury hand-knit, 100% wool scarf from Dylanium Knits.
The Man From Another Place A collection of Headmaster Magazines (The Art Magazine for Man-Lovers), plus a 6” x 9” limited edition print by Andrew Printer.
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Let’s rock! I’ve got good shoes.
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Where we’re from, the birds sing a pretty song . . . A collection of feminist and LGBTQ children’s books from Flamingo Rampant!
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Two $100 gift certificates to Passage Tattoo and a pair of Blundstone boots from The Australian Boot Company.
. . . and there’s always music in the air.
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A Pacifica electric guitar with case, and THR amp from Yamaha Music.
That gum you like is going to come back in style. Diane! I’m holding in my hand a small box of chocolate bunnies, along with a selection of the best candy and chocolate from around the world, courtesy of The Candy Bar.
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I’ll see you again with 25 beers. A vintage car outfitted with two kegs of beer from Steamwhistle Brewing, a handsome server, and glasses for your next house party.
HOW The Auction WORKS REGISTER Be sure to register and pick up your BMO Bidding Paddle as soon as you arrive. With your paddle, you can bid on any lot in our live and silent auctions. Spend less time in the checkout line by authorizing the purchase of your items to either your Visa or Mastercard when you register and items successfully bid on can be immediately purchased. All you have to do is pick them up at the end of the evening!
SILENT AUCTION You can bid as often as you like using the same bidder number you use for the live auction. The silent auction will close just before the end of the live auction (listen for an announcement from the stage). The highest bid at the time of closing wins, so keep your eye on your favourites.
THE ROCK HUDSON MEMORIAL TUCK SHOP All items are available for purchase at set prices, which are listed in the catalogue and on display. Items can be purchased ‘cash-and-carry’ or put on account using the same bidder number you use for the live and silent auctions.
PAYMENT You can pick up and pay for your items any time throughout the evening. Buddies accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit, and cash.
PAYING BY INSTALLMENT Any purchase total of $1,000 or more can be paid for by installment if you so choose. Speak to a staff member at the registration desk for more information or to set up an installment plan before you start bidding.
TAX RECEIPTS If the final purchase price is equal to or greater than 120% of the estimated value, the purchaser will be issued a charitable tax receipt for the difference between the estimate and the selling price.
CONDITIONS OF SALE Each lot contains an estimated value obtained from sources the ARTATTACK! steering committee believes to be reliable, but no representation or warranty as to the actual resale value is made or implied. Estimate values include value of framing, where applicable. All sales are final. No purchase can be returned, refunded, or exchanged. All items are sold as is, as exhibited. Buddies reserves the right to share the contact information of successful bidders with the artists whose work they have purchased.
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Mikah Styles
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MJOLK
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Oasis Aqualounge
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Flamingo Rampant
Passage Tattoo
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Forever Interiors
Pekota
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Funkyture
Peter Taylor
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Lisa Kehler Art and Projects lkap.ca
funkyture.ca
MJG Gallery
Glad Day Bookshop
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Paul Petro Contemporary Art
Haveli Home
paulpetro.com
Transfer Gallery transfergallery.com
havelihome.com
Headmaster Magazine headmastermagazine.com
Richard Rhyme richardrhyme.com
Sassafraz sassafraz.ca
The Spacing Store spacingstore.ca
Inside Out
Steamwhistle Brewing
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Latitude 44 Gallery
Steamworks
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Lionel Collier
Take a Walk on the Wildside
LUSH lushcosmetics.ca
MAC Cosmetics maccosmetics.ca
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Yamaha Music yamaha.ca
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ARTIST INDEX Aaron Rinas
32
aaronrinas.com
22
alejandrosantiagophotography.com
10
25
Hazel Meyer
30
Ian Phillips
27
Jerry Ropson
36
17
bit.ly/andyfabo
Jordan Browne
24
16
Ashlee Marcus
28
ashleemarcus.com
Karly Whalen
23
33
barrydraws.com
Bill Ferenc
32
billferenc.com
Brian Rideout
Ravinder Rai
14
Sandi Falconer
34, 35
Sarah Bodri
21
28
Sarah Sands Phillips
22
sarahsandsphillips.com
Levi Hastings
34
Scotty Graham
36
scotty2naughty.com
Lex Vaughn
34
Lorna Mills
17
Shannon Gerard
36
shannongerard.org
bit.ly/lornamills
24
brianrideout.ca
Catherine Heard
27
sarahbodri.com
levihastings.com
Barry Lee
Rachel Crummey
sandifalconer.ca
jordan-browne.com
Anna Cox
19
ravinderrai.ca
jerryropson.com
Andy Fabo
Paul Robles
rachelcrummey.com
ianphillipsillustration.com
26, 33
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lkap.ca
hazelmeyer.com
amy-wong.net
Andrew Harwood
David Grenier
Paul Dotey pauldotey.ca
circuitgallery.com
alxclub.com
Amy Wong
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darrenbooth.com
Alejandro Santiago Alex McLeod
Darren Booth
Lucas Murnaghan
35
Shauna Born
16
shaunaborn.com
bit.ly/lucasmurnaghan
18
catherineheard.com
Luke Painter
18
Shellie Zhang
36
shelliezhang.com
lukepainter.ca
Cecelia Berkovic
19
Chris Ironside
32
Mark Gleberzon
15
Steven Beckly
30
stevenbeckly.com
mjggallery.com chrisironside.com
Mark Mulroney
29
Susy Oliveira
14
susyoliveira.ca
markmulroney.com
Christopher Rouleau
32
christopherrouleau.com
Mary Tremonte
35
Takashi Iwasaki
36
takashiiwasaki.info
bit.ly/marytremonte
Claire Scherzinger
29
clairescherzinger.com
Maurice Vellekoop
26
Trixie & Beever
36
bbj.ca
mauricevellekoop.com
Coach House Books
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chbooks.com
Michael Caines
36
Walter Segers
21
waltersegers.com
michael-caines.com
Cole Swanson coleswanson.org
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Nadia Belerique nadiabelerique.com
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Zachari Logan zachariloganart.com
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