Toronto, On – Heather Kocsis http://www.heatherkocsis.com/ will be unveiling her most recent work, a tribute to the 6 Queen West buildings lost in the February 2008 fire at this year’s Toronto Outdoor
Canada (Press Release) July 4, 2008 --
Toronto, On – Heather Kocsis will be unveiling her most recent work, a tribute to the 6 Queen West buildings lost in the February 2008 fire at this year’s Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, July 11 to 13, 2008 at Nathan Phillips Square. Inspired by Don Gillmor’s May 2008 Toronto Life article, “Death Of A City Block”, Kocsis’ work continues to demonstrate the connection we have to old buildings.
“I chose to do the Queen West piece since it completely encompasses the idea of my work; depicting buildings that are often overlooked even though they are fundamental in our everyday lives and hold a special place in our heart. We don't realize how meaningful these buildings are to us until they are gone”, said Kocsis.
In 2001, Kocsis began working with a relief process of building up weathered plywood to create what she now refers to as “wood assemblages”, 3-dimensional works of art developed from back to front by breaking apart pieces of reclaimed, weathered plywood.
Just as the fire that destroyed the buildings on Queen West left everyone talking for days, no one can walk by Kocsis’ work without having their curiosity piqued. Asked why she thinks people are so affected by her work beyond just a technical fascination, she responds “we often have a deep connection to old industrial buildings with their stone, brick and wood as they are accessible to our collective urban experience.”
“Even if we go into the darkness, the time will come when people will want to know how these ruins were made – the essence of life we made.” Jane Jacobs
Visit Booth #621 from Friday, July 11 to Sunday July 13, 2008 to experience a sample of Kocsis’ newest works, including “Queen West Life”. Kocsis is available for onsite interviews on Friday, July 11 from 10am to 1pm.
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For information or to speak with and view Heather’s work, contact: Monika Tupholme, Hinge Marketing Management, 647-746-6898 or monika@hingemarketing.com.
“I chose to do the Queen West piece since it completely encompasses the idea of my work; depicting buildings that are often overlooked even though they are fundamental in our everyday lives and hold a special place in our heart. We don't realize how meaningful these buildings are to us until they are gone”, said Kocsis.
In 2001, Kocsis began working with a relief process of building up weathered plywood to create what she now refers to as “wood assemblages”, 3-dimensional works of art developed from back to front by breaking apart pieces of reclaimed, weathered plywood.
Just as the fire that destroyed the buildings on Queen West left everyone talking for days, no one can walk by Kocsis’ work without having their curiosity piqued. Asked why she thinks people are so affected by her work beyond just a technical fascination, she responds “we often have a deep connection to old industrial buildings with their stone, brick and wood as they are accessible to our collective urban experience.”
“Even if we go into the darkness, the time will come when people will want to know how these ruins were made – the essence of life we made.” Jane Jacobs
Visit Booth #621 from Friday, July 11 to Sunday July 13, 2008 to experience a sample of Kocsis’ newest works, including “Queen West Life”. Kocsis is available for onsite interviews on Friday, July 11 from 10am to 1pm.
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For information or to speak with and view Heather’s work, contact: Monika Tupholme, Hinge Marketing Management, 647-746-6898 or monika@hingemarketing.com.
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