Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 16 – October 8, 2010
Reception: September 24, 7pm-10pm
Artist talks/workshops: September 25, 2pm-4pm

Ed Video Gallery
40 Baker Street, Guelph
Monday - Friday, 10am-5pm
www.edvideo.org
(519)836-9811

‘Accidentally Perfect’ features two artists who observe and break down ordinary experiences, look for perfection in
neglected places, and question Western society’s greed for perfection in the quest for modernity.
This contemporary art exhibition has three distinctive interpretations of PERFECTION, and is a part of Culture Days
(a free, interactive celebration of arts and culture from coast to coast to coast, September 24-26, 2010).
Stan Krzyzanowski sees natural PERFECTION everywhere, full of potential to be discovered and retold. An inprogress
time lapse animation shooting a grid of pine cones using a hacked point-and-shoot camera reveals cones
that seem to breathe like wooden lungs. Four views of a stormy Toronto day taken from separate vantage points are
synchronized and compressed to only last a few minutes.
Stan Krzyzanowski continues to develop a Toronto-based art practice that includes sculpture, photography, web
archives, video and electronics. Stan has been an instructor at OCAD since 1982 and is cross appointed to the
Faculty of Art and the Faculty of Design.
Jeff Winch examines the manufacturing of PERFECTION, and the consequences of pursuing the ideals of western
culture. Through his photography and interactive video, the viewer can measure their own ideals and
standards of perfection.
His playful video installation allows viewers to delete themselves at the push of a button. In his photographs, horrific
imagery arrives on the flatscreen in beautiful banal living rooms.
Jeff Winch is an independent artist who produces films, videos, photography and installations. He has exhibited
internationally at festivals and galleries, and his films and videos have been televised in Europe and North America.
To the curator, Sophia Zheshui Lin, PERFECTION happens when different interpretations of one concept create a
finely balanced tension, inviting the audience to take part in the discussion of ‘Accidentally Perfect.’
Sophia Zheshui Lin is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. Working in performance, intervention, sculpture and
installation, her projects generally involve the viewers to explore different aspects of social interactions. Lin firmly
believes that life empowers art.
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For more information please contact:
Scott McGovern
Program Director, Ed Video Media Arts Centre
(519)836-9811
scott@edvideo.org

For Immediate Release

Ed Video Presents: Autographed

by Matthew Amos in exhibition

July 9 to July 23, 2010

 

Guelph. ON, July 2, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Matthew Amos is an accomplished philographer and has collected more than 1,000 autographs from major and micro celebrities from around the world.  His assistant, Christine Corner, and the staff of Ed Video, have helped him to scan all his work to make a digital inventory of his collection. The gallery will be filled with projections of these signed headshots, creating a visually overwhelming environment of famous faces, while the artist’s voice is heard speaking about his collection, his disabilities, and his life. 

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For more information about Autographed please contact:

Elizabeth Dent, Executive Director liz@edvideo.org

or Scott McGovern, Program Director scott@edvideo.org

519.836.9811

Funny Shorts and Big Garters
ED Video Presents: The Guelph Comedy Festival Line up announced!
Guelph. ON, March 30, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Guelph Comedy Festival announces their Friday April 9th  line of stand up, sketch and improv featuring  Ian "eight inch" Lynch , Ghost Jail, nemo dally, and Elephant Empire. 
The greatest way to describe Ian Lynch would be he has no boundaries, simple and plain. Lynch began doing stand up in Toronto in 2004 after graduating from a Humber post-grad comedy writing program. His arrogant and cocky persona is what makes you both hate him and love him so much all at the same time. His talk may be in the gutter or straight out of a garbage can but this man is hilarious through it all. Let's face it, those touchy topics that make people cringe and grind their teeth can always be turned into the greatest comedy and Ian Lynch has mastered that skill.
Ghost Jail is a hilarious team of improv comics from Toronto. At the beginning of every show a piece of writing is collected from the audience and the theme of the show is based upon that piece of writing. This on its own allows for a unique experience every time. The best way to describe them would be "Who's Line is it Anyways?" with a touch craziness and a whole lot more brains. Not only is this group hilarious but inquisitive as well. Between witty thoughts and sly comebacks this troupe will have you laughing uncontrollably.
Nemo Dally is a hilarious stand up comedian and talented sketch comedian as well. He is a expert of sarcasm, you may never see him break a straight face but it's guaranteed you won't be able to control your laughter for a second. Nemo Dally is excellent at describing awkward and ridiculous situations with a funny edge, his dialogue in stand up is an instant gut buster. Nemo Dally is a great comedian because of his relevance. The easiest person to laugh at in the world is yourself and Nemo Dally makes it even easier through his hilarious explanations of the way we humans think.
Elephant Empire is a collective group of sketch comics from Toronto. They focus mostly on video productions but their live performances are hilarious as well. Whether in front of camera or on stage, Elephant Empire will having you laughing non stop once you start watching. With some creative story ideas and great acting this squad keeps throwing funnies in your face through every skit.
On Saturday April 10th, the Guelph Comedy Festival features Pat Thornton, punchDrysdale , Falcon Powder, and PROJECT Project
Pat Thornton is a former nominee of the 2005 Creme of Comedy Award. As he became more famous,  he was offered a show on the comedy network called "Hotbox", which increased his popularity even more. He is now not only a founding member of one Toronto's favourites "Sunday Night Live" but also a producer, head writer and performer as well. Pat Thornton fits the stereotypical view of an oversized bumbling comic perfectly and never hesitates to admit it or even drop a joke or two about it. One of his greatest skills is his ability to talk to the crowd, often it seems as if he's not telling jokes at all just talking to directly to you. This is one of the many reasons that make Thornton's stand up sets so hilarious, he'll have you jumping in your seat with laughter until the very end of his set.
PunchDrysdale consists of two of Toronto's most upcoming and unique sketch comics, Norm Sousa and Cole Osborne. They're ability to create original scenarios along with superb acting make this duo more than entertaining. One aspect that separates these two from most others is there ability avoid popular culture, their comedy is always jam packed with real substance that people always connect to. Not only are these two outrageously hilarious but they're wonderful performers as well.
Falcon Powder is another team of sketch comics hailing from Toronto. You’ll see some great stories from this group and you’re guaranteed to laugh along the way. Their unique scenes along side an incredible narrative script will have you slouching in your seat with laughter from the very start.
 Last year PROJECTproject was one of the Canadian Comedy awards nominees for best improv troupe of 2009. This group of hip and young Torontonians is making some big noise in their city, along with some big laughs. The core group consists of four improvisers: Julie Dumais, Sean Tabares, Sarah Hillier, and Alex Tindal. Together on stage this troupe performs exceptionally together, their teamwork makes them stand out even more. When these four get together it’s always safe to prepare yourself for non-stop laughter.
Tickets are $50 for the weekend, $30 per night or $10 per act. For more info go to www. edvideo.org, or call (519)836-9811.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30th, 2010

Screenwriting classes at Ed Video
Ed Video Media Arts Centre will offer a three night course on the craft of writing scripts for films. The classes will be led by filmmaker and screenwriter Angus McLellan, Ed Video’s Technical Director.
The course will begin on Wednesday April 14th at 6pm.
Participants of the program will learn about the story arc, story development, character development, script clichés, and formatting.
Each participant will finish the course with a polished short film script and the tools to begin working on larger projects.

The registration cost is $120 plus taxes for the general public, and $90 plus taxes for Ed Video members.
Interested parties should register before April 7th by emailing angus@edvideo.org or by calling Ed Video’s office at 519.836.9811

Ed Video presents "Id.entity” screening on March 18th, 2010
Ed Video Media Arts Centre presents "Id.entity”, a screening of works made by Ed Video members based on the theme of identity.  The screening of "Id.entity” will begin at 7pm on Thursday March 18th, and will be held in Ed Video’s gallery space (40 Baker street, Guelph).

The following artists and video makers are scheduled to present work at the screening: Rajee Jejishergill, David Courtney, Valerie Senyk, Jim Riley, Mary Lalonde, Elizabeth Dent, Louisa Kratka, Jenn E. Norton, Thoreau Bakker, Lynda Walters, and Tyler Young. A number of the artists will be in attendance.
The screening will accompany a photo exhibit from Adam Donaldson, which presents several years of film and video productions by Guelph media makers.

The "Id.entity” screening is the culmination of a year-long member production project. Each year, Ed Video encourages its membership to create a new work based on a common theme. Past projects have included themes such as "How Low Can you Go”, "Shakespeare made in Canada” and "Fork in the Road”.

Admission to the "Id.entity” screening is free, and the general public is invited to attend. Interested parties can call 519.836.9811 for more information, or arrive at 7pm for the screening.

Description of the videos

"Mamaji” by Rajee Jejishergill
Rajee Jejishergill’s current interdisciplinary art practice explores her tri-cultured upbringing’s impact upon her sense of self.  The conflicting influences of her mother’s Filipino heritage, her father’s Indian heritage and Rajee’s growing up in Canada have had a profound affect on her consciousness and identity.  Through storytelling, via the mediums of textiles and video, Rajee delves into personal issues concerning memory, identity, family life, and family history.
Documenting her revival of spinning cotton with a charkha, this video considers Rajee’s artistic practice’s potential to underscore the ethereal bond between her and her ancestors.

"Time is a Force” by David Courtney
The older I get the more I navigate by synchronicity. It’s a very special frequency- synchronicity. And it’s only through synchronicity I can understand why Chelsea Campbell decided to work with me. Besides helping me paint a studio trailer and helping me move paintings out there, she managed to bring herself into my consciousness as a real deal. Something in her kept emerging through the experiment. Eventually I began to recognize a thoroughly complicated and stunningly articulate wise one. She reminds me somehow of the Existentialists, a knight of faith, not afraid of dangling over the abyss of her own uncertainty. Reaching into the very heart of art, she pulls herself into time, with the nerve of someone who refuses to be taken prisoner.

"My Chinese Family” by Valerie Senyk
Valerie Senyk is a professor of Theatre Arts, a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada, an actor and a performance poet.  Her film, My Chinese Family, was meant to be a simple little project, but then she found she had waded in too deep to go back…She currently lives with her husband in Guelph, Ontario, and is the mother of three fine sons.

 "inside his mind” by Jim Riley
"inside his mind” began with the artist’s reflections after a day of bicycling with his fourteen year old nephew.
In this artistic investigation about the beginning of the transition from boy to man, Riley blends documentary evidence and social commentary.   A boy's face appears, bringing us closer and closer to him until we are able to see inside his eye and his mind.   Once inside his mind, we see a slowly moving image moving towards us.  Four symbolic words appear, one at a time, and then vanish.  The image passes us by.  The boy, himself, fades away.

"Curious George” by Mary Lalonde & Elizabeth Dent
A short clip of a man having fun, and how that can go wrong.  This work was scraped from the cutting room floor of "The Boobytrap". The whole sequence was cut because it had "identity issues".

 "Oblivious” by Elizabeth Dent
It's pretty easy to go through life only understanding in retrospect. Life happens, whether you are paying attention or not.

"Environmental Exile” by Louisa Kratka
Louisa is a self-exiled Hamiltonian who now lives in Guelph. Her work on artist health and chemical contaminants in urban and occupational settings begins by examining a personal narrative and two factors contributing to environmental illness.  This short video explores identity through a personal narrative that examines Louisa’s complicated relationship with her hometown and her need to move away in order to live a life inhaling fewer industrial toxins. The video serves as a starting point for her research and activism on artist health and chemical contaminants in the urban, occupational and global environment.

 "Very Good Advice” by Jenn E. Norton
Locating herself slyly in that world that is "through" the Looking Glass, Toronto-based artist Jenn E Norton inhabits the digital equivalent of Wonderland with her new work "Very Good Advice". She's not quite here and yet not 'away' either.  It's up for discussion.  Vulnerable in the way that small urban animals are, she rests in a space of both incipient danger and latent redemption.  Will she stay or will she go?  Either way, it's a lovely ride, full of lithe humour and visual delight, tempered with the dark side potential for total annihilation lurking, if not on screen, at least in our imagination.

"Out” by Tyler Young & Beth Anne Fischer
A performance piece that speaks for itself.

"5 Questions” by Thoreau Bakker
49 people questioned on the streets of Guelph.

"Who are you? Who are they? Who are we?”

ED Video Presents: Id.entity

Screening and the Photos of Adam Donaldson in exhibition

March 18, 2010

Guelph. ON, March 10, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

"Who are you? Who are they? Who are we?” ED Video Presents: Id.entity. March 18^th, 2010

This gallery screening is a tribute to the things that compose us and create our identity. Screenings will include David Courteney's "Neurogenesis", Rajee P. Jejishergill's "Mamaji", Jim Riley's "In his Mind", Lousia Kratka's "Environmental Exile", Mary Lalonde and Elizabeth Dent's "Curious George", Valerie Senyk's "My Chinese Family", Elizabeth Dent’s "Oblivious", and Angus McLellan's "Tweet".

On the walls of the gallery will be "Productions" A Photo Show by Adam A. Donaldson.  "Productions" is a multimedia photography show highlighting nearly two dozen independent film projects made in Guelph over the last four years. Featuring prints, projections and collages, visitors can see all aspects of indie film production from pre-production, filming, and promotion. As well, the show will feature a special tribute to Guelph zombies. The collection will include several photos from the sets of films in this year's Local Focus Film Festival including "The Interview", "Mind's Eye", "The Boobytrap", "Shades of Grey" and "Vengeance". Show runs from March 18th to April 2nd.

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For more information about Id.entity please contact:

Elizabeth Dent

 liz@edvideo.org

519.836.9811

Or by mail

40 Baker Street

Guelph, ON

N1H 6R7

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Professional television editor Peter Light to host "The Art of Editing” at Ed Video

Peter Light, Editor on television series suc