Recently for the Grid TO…

Technology has definitely come a long way since the days of typewriters and the first televisions. Many of you are probably familiar with gesture controlled computer programs (PlayStation®Move for example) and some of you have probably taken part in an exercise using this technology at some point.

I recently had the opportunity to photograph Vincent John Vincent for a cover story and feature article in the Grid TO. Vincent is one of the founding members of Gesturetek, the holders of the patent for this fantastic and mind blowing technology.

The shoot its self was extremely exciting and I couldn’t be happier with the final result.

These images are lit solely with a green laser. A challenging endeavor that yielded interesting and very striking results.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the shoot. To Vincent for being a great subject, and to Shelbie Vermette of The Grid TO for this fantastic opportunity.

For more information on Gesturetek, you can visit their site: www.gesturetek.com

Caravaggio in Canada

As some of you may know, Canada is being presented with the rare opportunity to view the works of Caravaggio right here in Ontario at the National Gallery in Ottawa.

This past week I was invited to attend a private function at which the Caravaggio exhibit was formally announced and images from my “Viso” series were exhibited for the event. It was great to see and have a chat Marc Mayer, the Gallery director and CEO of The National Gallery.

Myself, Marc Mayer (gallery director and CEO at the National Gallery), Ninalee Craig (model), and Flavio Belli (curator)

There have only been two Caravaggio exhibits in North America, the last one being over 25 years ago. I am looking forward to attending the opening of the show.

You can find more information about the Caravaggio exhibit at The National Gallery’s website: www.gallery.ca/caravaggio

Myself with Ninalee Craig

I also had the chance to meet the beautiful Ninalee Craig at the function. Craig (formerly known as Jinx Allen) met Ruth Orkin in Florence, Italy in 1951. Orkin photographed Craig and the resulting images morphed into a series including Orkin’s arguably most famous photograph, “American Girl in Italy”. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the photographs.

“American Girl in Italy” by Ruth Orkin.

Thank You

Hey guys,

I just want to give a big thanks to everyone who made it to the show last Thursday. We had a great turnout and a lot of fun. For those of you who weren’t able to make the opening, there’s still time. The show will be open until November 1st. Once again, thank you to everyone who came out.

I would like to extent a Thank-You to Rosa Graci for all of the time and effort put into curating the exhibit.

 

Rosa Graci, gallery Curator.

 

Paul Rosen is a paralympian, a motivational speaker and inspiration to many. At the age of 39, Paul had his lower leg amputated just above the knee. In 2006 he competed as a goalie for the Canadian sledge hockey team at the Winter Paralympic Games held in Turin, Italy where the team won gold. We were thrilled to have Paul join us for the opening.

New show: Viso. Currently showing until November 1st, 2010

Hello All,

I would like to announce my latest show entitled “Viso”. The images have been hung in the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery and the opening is approaching quickly. The curator Rosa Graci has been receiving some wonderful comments, which is always nice to hear.

The opening will be from 6:30 – 9:30 on Thursday October 7th and would love for you to attend. If you can’t make it, the show will be up until November 1st.

Exhibit Opening

Here is a time lapse of the opening night. We had a lot of fun putting it together, hope you enjoy it.

Feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Remember the show is still on until May 23rd, 2010

Hey Guys,

Thank you to all those who have come out to the opening of my exhibit. It has been a crazy few weeks, and a wonderful ride so far. For those of you who have not had a chance to swing by yet, the exhibit will be open until May 23rd. Here are a few snaps from the vernissage.

The Team: Jason Mamone, Rino Noto, Gerry Mamone, Asha Hodura, Les Wawrow

Thank you to Gerry, Asha, Les, Jill, Paola, Jason, Mike, Christina, Peter, Dave & Shelley and Barbara & Monja from Cake Star  for all your hard work.

New Website

We have been working on a new website for quite sometime now, and are excited to finally announce that the website is up. (www.rinonoto.com). I hope you will like the new look and overall feel. We’ve made it more image focused, and re-organized the galleries for easier navigation. Have a look around, and feel free to leave us your feedback.

Upcoming Show Deteriorasi/Disrepair from April 29th – May 23rd, 2010 – as a part of Contact

“Nothing is more fleeting than external form, which withers and alters like flowers of the field at the appearance of autumn” - Umberto Eco

Working with a corps of twelve beauty contestants, Noto explores a more revealing expression of the temporal nature of beauty. One that transcends the forced stylization and asphyxiation of the media machine. The result is a photo-narrative in which interior and exterior switch roles and human frailty normally guarded and hidden within is brought startlingly to the surface.

We have been working in-depth with these images for a long time, and cannot wait for it to be displayed on the walls of the gallery.

If you can make it to the opening, it will be April 29th from 6 pm- 9 pm.

We hope to see you there.

Location: Spazio Dell’Arte - 400 Eastern Ave, Suite 201, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 1B9.

Awe-inspiring Performance

I had the recent pleasure of being invited by Moses Znaimer and 96.3 FM to enjoy Measha Brueggergosman’s live performance for the release of her new album. It was a very intimate atmosphere, as there were only about 40 people in attendance. Here’s a couple shots I took, I just could not resist taking a few pictures from my seat, it was a tremendous performance.

Amazing Art

I recently visited one of my favorite Toronto Galleries. The Nicolas Metivier  Gallery is showing Aurora Canero’s work along with two pieces by Lucian Freud, a Mappelthorpe, Close and more. Lucian’s work has influenced many artists and he is held in the highest esteem. You can check out more of Freud’s etchings at the A.G.O.