“Alliedoscope is proud to present its inaugural event Mixed Feelings, at The Tangled Art Gallery Vitrines, on Saturday, April 29. An interactive exhibition Mixed Feelings features two multidisciplinary, local Toronto artists’ works; Amber Williams-King and Wy Joung Kou.
The new, female-run collective Alliedoscope is launching Mixed Feelings with the kind support of Tangled Art + Disability and in partnership with Storywave Collective. Mixed Feelings takes place at Tangled Art Gallery’s Vitrine space: The Tangled Vitrines, S-30 (basement level), 401 Richmond St W, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, on Saturday, 29 April.
Mixed Feelings is a multidisciplinary showcase centred on themes of inclusivity, storytelling, and perseverance. The collective’s primary goal is to feature the work of artists with physical or mental disabilities, facing trauma. The event presents pieces of two local artists; Amber Williams-King and Wy Joung Kou. Mixed Feelings offers its visitors the opportunity of an interactive experience through different communication points: a short music performance by Subpac (a small vibrating pack that allows people to feel music), a confession booth and a communal mural where audience members may share their own stories through painting, writing, and spoken word. The artworks on display will require various interactions as well such as viewing, listening and touching. Artists will be present during the event to speak with guests and describe their pieces. The exhibition aims to encourage visitors to engage with the artists and participate in the works. Through this interactive and joint creative process, Alliedoscope believes in the possibility of a sustainable inclusion.
Alliedoscope Collective
Alliedoscope’s Vision is to create accessible and inclusive presentations via showcasing the stories of underrepresented communities. The collective focus primarily on presenting the work of artists who identify as Deaf, disabled, hard of hearing, Mad, mentally ill, neurodiverse, or chronically ill. The collective’s Mission is to create community surrounding stories of hope and resilience, and to give a platform to those who have felt unheard or excluded; to offer a space that encourages engagement through inclusive interpretation and interaction; to showcase and promote the works of artists from varied experience and backgrounds. Alliedoscope Collective team is made up of five female artists and emerging art administrators with extensive backgrounds: Kate Buote, Samyuktha Punthambekar, Maurena Taylor, Hüma Üster and Christina Volpini.”
“Accessibility
Event venue Tangled Vitrines is committed to ensuring its space as accessibly as possible. The event is in a barrier-free location and is wheelchair accessible, however, due to limited space, the exhibition venue may become crowded. ASL and attendant care will be provided at the event. An accessible washroom is available on the fourth floor of 401 Richmond. Service animals are welcome at the venue. The full program of the event and all details can be found on Alliedoscope’s official website alliedoscope.com. Exhibition will feature audio description which will be available at the venue and accessible through the website. The tactile and touchable artworks will be hung at an accessible level. Please help us in making this a scent-free environment.
Access By Transport
The event will take place at the Tangled Vitrines, Studio 30, in the basement level of the building. The closest accessible subway station is at Union Station. The Vitrines are also accessible by the Spadina streetcar (Queen Street stop going south from Spadina Station, Richmond Street stop north from Union Station), which is intermittently accessible.
Tangled Vitrines: Studio 30 (Basement Level), 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
Admission
Mixed Feelings is a pay-what-you-can event. Suggested donation is $5. Doors open at 5:30pm, on Saturday, 29 April. Event continues until 9:00pm.”
-submitted by Alliedoscope Collective
