Several of my friends in the comics industry (names highlighted below) are participating in a killer art show tonight, and I’m gonna head over and check it out. If you’re in Toronto this evening, you prolly shouldn’t miss this one…
ODE to EDO
Legacy of the Samurai
Opens tonight!
SMASH Gallery
2880 Dundas Street West (at Keele)
June 19th, 7PM to 11PM
See the exquisite collection of 14 Samurai armor sets and paintings by 21 contemporary artists. Today the spirit and visual richness of the Samurai culture speaks to us through films, manga, and personal experience. This collection, with pieces dating back to the 1890s, serves as inspiration for both western and eastern artists. This is our Ode to Edo and the traditions that honoured the samurai essence during this time.
Featuring:
Amro Attia, Harvey Chan, Nathan Fox, Charlotte Greenwood, Hiroshi Hirakawa, Sam Hiti, Kurt Ketchum, Tessar Lo, Kagan Mcleod, Tyrel McNicol, Joe Morse, Jose Ortega, Yukiko Otsu, Ben Shannon, Jon Todd, Tomolennon, Martin Wittfooth, Yoskay Yamamoto, Andrew Zbihlyi, David Pepper.
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The show runs through June 30th, just in case you get this note a little late. Be sure to check it out.
– Christopher
All illustrations in this post by Kagan McLeod, as part of the ODE to EDO show.
the show was great yesterday, you can tell that Kagan McLeod has a great love for the era and the films!
Both of these pieces are beautiful. Is there a website where all of the images are posted, I would love to check it out.