Media Release THE SEX SHOW Feb. 5-16 ,2014

Reception Feb. 6 8pm

Gallery 1313

1313 Queen St. West

416-536-6778 www.g1313.org

Main and Process Galleries : Gallery 1313 is pleased to present The SEX SHOW a group curated exhibition of photography , painting and mixed media works . The exhibition has been a regular event at the gallery for a number of years. The exhibition was curated by Phil Anderson.

The definition of sex and sexuality has and always will be open to interpretation. Each individual has his/ her own definition of what is considered sexual. What factors are recognized in the process defining something as ‘sexual’ or ‘erotic’?

The Sex Show attempts to push the boundaries of the definition of sex. It approaches the topic of sex from all angles, exhibiting works that vary on a broad scale, from art that is more explicit to art that is more elusive in content. Not only does The Sex Show contain a wide variety of sex-related themes and contents, it also exhibits the use of abundantly different mediums such as film, sculpture, collage and paint.

Participating Artists include Victoria Day, Rosalind Been, Morgan Skinner, Kestin Cornwall, Jada DAversa , Lisa Marie Meschimo, Amanda Boulos, Jenny Li , Shellie Zhang, Patrick Lemieux , Ana Moutinho , Philip Hare, Gilles Morin, Sarah Chomko Aidan Cowling , Ben Benedict , Norman Barney and Maryann Murphy , Christopher Arnoldin ,Allan Parke , Sara Perosa , Vjosana Shkurti and others.

Performance by Holly Timpener and Jack Bride

The exhibition was curated by Phil Anderson

Cell Gallery – Sweathearts DONNA SVED, is a Toronto based artist that designs and create original works of art through her paintings. Sweethearts is Donna's interpretations of love and passion. Through the use of vibrant colours and textures ,she communicates and evokes the powerful expressions of desire. Her vibrant colours in her works bring out the deepest emotions that are not always easily expressed in every day life.Her works captivate some of these strong feelings.

This exhibition is titled Sweethearts in honour of her Love of her dog Terry Fox, whom she rescued from the Toronto Human Society eight years ago. A portion of the sales of this show will be donated to the Toronto Human Society

Window Box Gallery : The Sex Show Sarah Chomko

Gallery Hours are Wed- Sun . 1-6pm