CHRISTO KASABOV
EXHIBITIONS
Christo Kasabov is an American-Bulgarian artist who currently lives and works in Toronto. Kasabov's work is a reflection of his artistic and philosophical pursuits that embody his views of the world. He is an abstract figurative expressionist intensely grounded in exploring relationships between the conscious and unconscious and one's inner versus external 'realities'. His ideas integrate the heritage of ancient civilizations, and more specifically, draw from reliefs, signs, symbols, engravings in earth, stone objects and walls. Through oil and acrylic, collages from wood, metal pieces and household objects, Kasabov enriches his abstract compositions until he's achieved a philosophical reincarnation, like a trip beyond the horizon. He strives toward an exceptional feeling of the material and non material across time and space. Onto acrylic layers, he engraves various signs and symbols, numbers and words, often implementing fragments of structure, the skeleton of a fish, a pyramid, a cross, a circle, an oval. It appears as primal language, a rationality that rises from disorder.
SHELDON ROSE GALLERY
451 Adelaide St. W. [Rear - in laneway west off Morrison St.)
TORONTO M5V 1T1
sheldon@sheldonrosegallery.com 416 707 0584
Hours: By appointment
Thomas Brasch, OUT OF THE DARKNESS
MAY 16th - JUNE 16th, 2019
OUT OF THE DARKNESS
Archival Pigment Prints by Thomas Brasch
With his latest body of work, Out of the Darkness, emerging Toronto-based photographer Thomas Brasch has hit his stride. Taking as his source material a conventional rectangular photo of an architectural fragment, he transforms the image through repetition, fragmentation, layering and geometric permutations into a unique oculus, a circular image with a curious iconic quality.
Although reminiscent of the view through a kaleidoscope, these images bear the unmistakable mark of the artist in their unique configurations. And while they evoke other circular constructions - mandalas, spirographs, great 'rose' windows in cathedrals, even the human iris - a few moments' contemplation takes one straight to new territory.
Wine and Cheese Reception Thursday May 16th, 6pm to 9pm
Artist's Talk and Guest Lecture: Sunday June 2nd, 2pm to 4pm
"Healing Through Art"
Curator and host Sheldon Rose interviews artist Thomas Brasch focusing on his personal journey into meditative, transformative imagery. This is followed by special guest practitioner Christine O'Brien who discusses art, community and healing.
Musician Jim Gelcer and his Jazz Trio perform live.
Thomas Brasch
Toronto 01 Emerald Condos (/6), 2019
Archival Pigment Print
40 x 40 in
Thomas Brasch
Paris 02 - Sacre Coeur (/6), 2019
Archival Pigment Print
40 x 40 in
Thomas Brasch
Barcelona '01 Palau Guell (/6), 2019
Archival Pigment Print
40 x 40 in
Thomas Brasch
Madrid '02 Atocha Train Station Memorial (/6), 2019
Archival Pigment Print
40 x 40 in