Oct 2 - 5, 2008

PLATONIC MATERIAL PLANE
Noel Middleton

Each year, preternatural influences have arranged the overlapping of pilgrimages to Cormac. Each alike, the groups congregate to observe the path and influence of the Sun. Some closely follow the procession of the equinoxes, while others lay in its warmth. With an intent fixed look, some claim to see their reflection drawn with twelve primitive particles, similarly on their own paths of unknown influences.

Middleton's Platonic Material Plane was conceived over several pilgrimages and denotes the more fundamental connections shared between groups, their interpretations and sense of direction guided by the visible Sun. From within the twelve sided chamber a new connection is made, away from the distraction of light. Platonic Material Plane 'Sectional Dodecahedron' and figures are made from reclaimed Northern White-Cedar, found and collected materials.

Noel Middleton is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist who works in sculpture, installation, photography and video. Using natural, found and collected materials, Middleton creates pieces that bridge experiences of reclusion and fantasy with themes of social and economic deprivation.

Noel Middleton currently exhibits with Magic Pony.

upArt is a new annual contemporary art fair. upArt will transform the entire second floor of the Gladstone hotel with site specific installations produced specifically for this event and reflecting the diversity of contemporary art practices. upArt 2008 presents artists, galleries and curated projects.

For more information, artwork availability or press preview:
contact@magic-pony.com

Opening reception:
Friday, October 3, 2008
7-11pm @ The Gladstone Hotel
With live performances and DJ.

Location:
The Gladstone Hotel
Part of upArt Contemporary Art Fair 2008
1214 Queen St. West
Toronto, ON, Canada

Exhibition Dates:
October 2 - October 5, 2008
(Event coincides with Toronto International Art Fair and Scotia Bank Nuit Blanche)

Exhibition Hours:
Thursday, October 2, 4pm - 8pm PRESS PREVIEW
Friday, October 3, 12pm - 11pm
Saturday, October 4, 12pm - 12am (free admission from 7pm-12am during Scotia Bank Nuit Blanche)
Sunday October 5, 12pm - 5pm

Installation continues at Magic Pony in December 2008.

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