Cybèle Young Exhibition
Forum Gallery
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Toronto artist Cybèle Young produces unique, colorful, dimensional "paintings" entirely created from handmade Japanese paper and her own copperplate etchings. Inspired by the fleeting day-to-day occurrences that comprise everyday life, Young’s miniature worlds have been described as "deviously funny, somewhat ominous, or even potentially dangerous." As she meticulously recreates seemingly quotidian objects, her subconscious imbues them with animate qualities: teapots and umbrellas come to life in conversation, brassieres have thoughts, and armchairs even develop to-do lists. Each work is an arresting picture of an imaginative idea, and compels attention, thought and broad smiles.
[Image: Cybèle Young "Will You be Using That? (detail)" (2008) Japanese paper construction with zinc plate etching 42.25 x 69.75 x 5 in.]
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Schedule
from November 12, 2009 to December 23, 2009
Opening Reception on 2009-11-12 from 17:30 to 19:30