O Rose, thou art sick!

O Rose, thou art sick!
oil on mylar
8.5" x 11"
2011
link to auction blog

I will have a painting in the XPACE 'Cult of The Contemporary' auction on May 20th!

This will be the last painting I'll have available for sale for the foreseeable future, and possibly the last oil painting I'll make available. The piece is beautifully framed up, and looks so much better in person than it does in this image.

Back in my OCAD days I was a member of the board that founded XPACE, which was found its first home at 303 Augusta in Kensington Market. XPACE now exists at 58 Ossington, and it has continued to produce engaging exhibitions.

Hope you can make it out!

Here's the info on the auction:

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XPACE presents: Ulysses Castellanos’ “Cult of The Contemporary” a Live Art Auction!
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Auction begins at 8:00 PM SHARP!
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XPACE is taking the ever popular ‘art auction’ and flipping it on it’s head!!!

XPACE presents Ulysses Castellanos’ “Cult of The Contemporary” a Live Art Auction! The event will blend the traditional ‘art auction’ with that of the early 70’s cult phenomena, all under Castellanos’ art direction. Guests will become part of Castellanos’ fully immersive environment, featuring many interactive activities such as free face painting provided by Fish-head and video works by the artist. And, of course, there will be Spiked Kool Aid punch!

But most importantly “Cult of The Contemporary” is your chance to purchase the work of Toronto’s Up and Coming contemporary artists!

Each attendee will receive an inspirational artist multiple made by Castellanos!!!!!

This event is a fundraiser intended to raise funds to help pay student and young artist project fees for upcoming exhibitions. This auction will showcase artists who have exhibited with XPACE since our founding by the OCAD Student Union in 2004. Seven years later, the artists who have come through our doors have helped form the foundation for Toronto’s artistic communities. “Cult of The Contemporary” is your chance to purchase the work of Toronto’s Up and Coming contemporary artists! In continuing our commitment to supporting artists, we have given participating artists the option to collect 50% of the final sale price!

Participating artists include:Brett Despotovich, Geoffry Pugen, Stacey Sproule, Carolyn Tripp, Myung-Sun Kim, Derrick Hodgson, Georgia Dickie, Brad Tinmouth, Natasha Bailey, Alicia Nauta, Xenia Benivolski, Brandon Dalmer, Matthew Williamson, Tomas Del Balso, Bevan Ramsay, Jordan Charles Bowden, Jennifer Long, Lisa Neighbour, Emily Gove, Amanda Nedham, Adrian Forrow, Cameron Lee, David Bender, Kate McQuillen, Lisa Visser, Tom Blanchard, Tara Downs, Alison Kobayashi, Gintas Tirilis, Pierette Durette, Zev Farber, Jennifer Sciarrino, Abby McGuane, Melissa Fisher

For a preview of artists and works available please visit: http://xpace-auction.blogspot.com/

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Tickets are now available in advance at XPACE Cultural Centre for $20 each. Tickets include complimentary drinks and food!
If you are unable to make it into XPACE to pick up tickets in person, please email Derek at derek@xpace.info for reservations.

Come out and support XPACE...come out and support XPACE..come out and support XPACE....come out and support XPACE!