YPF Pyraliths in Progress
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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH If Juan Ponce de Leon ever did find the Fountain of Youth we suspect this is what it would have looked like. Created by artists Jason Gillingham, Leigh Gillam and Ken Drysdale, it is both a functional hydration station and a means of spiritual rejuvenation. The triumvirate work features a “Portal” which [...]
With its debut installation at Galerie Pangée in February, 2009, the EN MASSE collective launched an exciting new element into the Montreal visual arts scene. In an unprecedented force of ink, the artists performed a monumental ‘art jam’ that covered every inch of the gallery’s walls. 28 artists with backgrounds in graffiti, comics, underground design [...]
Founded in 2003, the YPF is a group of dedicated artists who appreciate the tenet that there is strength in numbers. By creating a forum in which they can explore and develop their respective metiers, the group enjoys the support and encouragement provided by a creative community. Moreover, they are able to foster a continual [...]
The idea is simple enough: an igloo made of speakerboxes. Sound, created by the ‘inhabitants’, feeds the inward-facing speakers, weaving a sonic cocoon. Feedback is an issue, but it’s an interesting issue. The speakers were collected from alleyways, eco-centers, Facebook and Craigslist, and reflect the evolution of home stereo design trends. The installation’s interactivity is [...]