Exhibitions

Eleven in Motion

Eleven in Motion: Abstract Expressions in Animation, world premiere of eleven new animated works inspired by the art of the Painters Eleven.

Toronto, ON October 26, 2009 – The Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) in conjunction with Cinematheque Ontario and Christopher Cutts Gallery, is pleased to announce the premiere of Eleven in Motion: Abstract Expressions in Animation, a commissioning project of eleven new animated works inspired by the art of the Painters Eleven. The premiere screening takes place November 11, 2009, 8 PM at the Cinematheque Ontario and will be attended by all eleven filmmakers from across Canada. The screening is free to the public.

The eleven animators whose works will be featured at the premiere include Rick Raxlen, Patrick Jenkins, Élise Simard, Richard Reeves, Nick Fox-Gieg, Félix Dufour-Laperrière, Ellen Besen, Steven Woloshen, Pasquale LaMontagna, Craig Marshall and Lisa Morse.

Following the premiere, the new animated works, alongside paintings by the Painters Eleven, will be on display at the Christopher Cutts Gallery from November 18 – 25, 2009. The gallery opening takes place November 18, 2009, 6 to 9 PM.

Representing a high point in Canadian art history, the Painters Eleven was a group of abstract painters who banded together in Toronto in the fifties, believing that a unified front would better serve them in their quest to exhibit their work. Painters Eleven would become an influential group in Canadian art history whose influence is still felt to this very day. Eleven in Motion is both a tribute to their contributions and a gathering point for eleven Canadian animators to create works inspired by these pioneering artists.

Eleven in Motion Events include:

Free World Premiere of Eleven in Motion: Abstract Expressions in Animation: November 11, 2009 at Cinematheque Ontario
Gallery Opening: November 18, 2009 at Christopher Cutts Gallery
Free artist talk with all participating artists: Tuesday November 17, 2009, at the NFB Mediatheque
Hands-on master class with Richard Reeves: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at CineCycle

Eleven in Motion is curated by Madi Piller.

Free World Premiere Screening
All filmmakers will be in attendance
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 8 PM
Cinematheque Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario, Jackman Hall
317 Dundas Street West, Toronto

Gallery Opening
Wednesday, November 18, 6 – 9 PM
Christopher Cutts Gallery
21 Morrow Avenue, Toronto
Exhibit will be on Display November 18 – 25, 2009

Free Artist Talk
Tuesday, November 17, 7 PM
NFB Mediatheque
150 John Street, Toronto

Hands-on Workshop with Richard Reeves
Learn how to scratch & paint animation/sound directly onto 16mm & 35mm film
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 11 AM – 5 PM
CineCycle Coachhouse behind 129 Spadina Rd, Toronto

This program was created with financial assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Petman Foundation.

Corporate Sponsors: Hotel Victoria and Videoscope
Production Partners: Cinevic, Main Film, Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative, Liaison of Independent Filmmakers, Niagara Custom Lab and Creative Post.

Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is a non-profit artist-run centre committed to promoting the art of animation and supporting animators as artists. Founded in 1984, TAIS continues to encourage the exchange of information, facilities, ideas and aesthetics within Toronto's animation community through events, screenings, workshops, art exhibitions, and by providing affordable access to a specialized animation studio. The TAIS membership is made up of independent and professional animators, educators, enthusiasts and artists. TAIS is supported by its members and patrons, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council.

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