999 Borats Blog

Hi Everyone,

I’m sorry things have gone off the rails a little this week as I have had some unexpected stuff come up that has had to take brief priority but I am really truly about to be updating this site within hours and am really happy with the latest 125 portraits - in my humble opinion the best group yet

I will be posting a proper update with a variety of news about the project when I put the new works online sometime today.

But for the moment I wanted to go slightly off topic and include info about a show that I am having at my studio in Toronto for those of you who are in my neck of the woods. I will have select Borats on display too so it is a chance to see them in the flesh so to speak.

Anyway, here is the info, hope some of you can make it by!
Oli Goldsmith + Caroline Bacher

Art Exhibition ‘SMÄLL’

at Our Loft/Studio

It is Opening Thursday the 28th, 6pm-11pm

Will also be publicly open

Friday 29, 7pm-11pm
Saturday 30, 12pm-8pm
Sunday 1, 12pm-6pm
Monday 2, 2pm-9pm

‘The Smäll Show’ will feature mostly smaller scale works than are usual for me.

There will be around 30-50 new works on display, many sized between 8″x10″ - 30″x24″. This is the first show I have put together focused on smaller works. In addition to wanting to explore this size of the scale spectrum (where I have for the past year focussed on 4′x5′ and bigger) I wanted to have very affordable work available, which it will be - so whether you are interested in just coming to check out the work or have a chance to pick something up at a modest price it will be a great exhibit to come to if you can make it!

I will have a few larger news ones as well and am planning to have one of my early sample ‘video canvases’ (something I’ll be sharing more info about very soon) that if I have it ready in time will be something very cool to check out.

My Wife Caroline will have a selection of her wonderfully surreal works on wood panel available and on display as well at a similar size range.

For Some Added Fun We Are Also Going to Have Some Other Cool Stuff Available:

- If you haven’t heard about ACEO Art Cards think trading cards for art! The same size as a traditional sports card (3.5″x2.5″) and on a range of quality artist materials, Oli and Caroline have both begun producing original and limited edition ACEO cards, which will be on display and available for as little as $10

- Limit Edition DVD - Oli has put together a Special Limited Edition DVD featuring his experimental video work. The Limited Edition collectors DVD will be available and on display at the show!

- We will have a number of retail designer art toys available too!

It should be a fun and exciting show. Please pass around the info to your friends and anyone you think may be interested as I am trying to spread the word quickly!

And feel free to get in touch at smallshow@chostin.com response email with any questions or to request a private visit if you can’t make it by during public times.

The Event Will Be Taking Place At Our Studio Near Dufferin and Dupont (just north of Dupont, West off of Dufferin):

99 Chandos Ave. (signs will be posted on the building)
here is google map:

http://tinyurl.com/3y77j5

All are welcome and we hope to see you here!
(and bring a friend)

Thanks!

Oli Goldsmith

ps - There will be a selection from 999 Borats on display as well!