MADE IN CHINA - CONTACT Festival - Galley Opening/show
“During May of 2011, twenty Humber College Creative photography students and their professor Neil Fox embarked on a once in a life time trip to China. “Made in China”, explores an array of beauty and traditional culture beyond the stereotype of consumerism. It brings to life the essence of China, a country of endless exploration. The photographs from the body of work “Made in China”, will present various styles, formats, and genres through the eyes of each of the twenty – two photographers in attendance.”
This show is part of CONTACT - “An annual festival of photography in Toronto, during the month of May, with over 1000 local, national and international artists exhibiting at almost 200 venues. CONTACT is the largest photography event in the world, and a premiere cultural event in Canada.”
Please join us on:
May 3rd 2012
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
901 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto, ON M6A1C3
For our opening reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
**If you are unable to attend the opening reception the photographs will be on display from May 3 – June 4 between the hours of
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.**
Meet Jason
While in China my classmates and I visited Yangshuo County School for the afternoon. and met up with a group of 7/8 year old students that attended the school. We paired up with a student and tried our best to translate their chinese name into english. My students name was pronounced Ji-son in chinese, so we gave him the name Jason. We all gave our students a quick lesson on how to use a point and shoot camera and then told them they could keep the camera but they had to document their lives for a day. Capturing everything from their means of transpiration, family, meals, hobbies and where they live. When we arrived back in Canada we were sent the images that our student took via email. It was really cool to get a glimpse of Jason’s everyday life style and I has amazed by some of the great shots my student Jason took, they were quite artistic.
Check out Jason’s Pics here: JASON’S PICS
At our gallery show opening Made In China May 3rd some of Jason’s images along with all other the students from Yangshuo County School will be on display.
Yangshuo Countryside School
My classmates and I visited another school while we were in Yangshuo, China. This school was in a rural area of Yangshuo and required a 2 hour bike hike to reach the school from where we were staying. On our way to the school we passed beautiful countryside scenery including mountains, crop fields, river ways and also a flooded bridge from the large amounts of rainfall that day, which was necessary for us to cross to reach the school. The school was a lot smaller than Yangshuo County School and had 10 students and 1 teacher. When we arrived they were currently in math class so we decided to give them a break and take them outside for some fun. They showed us their routine for phys-ed class so I decided to join in and even had a chance to teach them a few moves. It was a blast showing the kids everything from the macarena to the funky chicken. They all seemed to joy our quick visit by the smiles on their faces including mine. This was an amazing experience for me and hopefully for the kids aswell and it is a day I will never forget.
Xie Xie Yangshuo
Tev.
PHOTONews Canada Magazine
In the new spring issue of PHOTONews Canada there is a great article written about my classmates and I trip to China. It features images from the trip including a group shot of us on the Great Wall the morning after we camped out. It is a quick read that summarizes our trip quite well and it also has some info about our up coming gallery show apart of CONTACT Phototgraphy Festival (more info coming soon).
**Click the magna fine glass at top of linked page if article doesn’t load**
Thank you to PHOTONews Canada and whom ever made this possible.
MOVE EAT LEARN
“3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage… all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ….into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films…..”
This is by far the dopest thing I’v come across on the internet so far. From the concept to the visuals, to the editing, to the music; I think its an amazing piece of work.
I think the concept is brilliant, inspiring and simple. Move, Eat, Learn, 3 verbs that I consider as the motive of life.
I think visuals are vivid and compelling, I feel as if I am there every step of the way eating scallops, learning a new board game and walking through a busy street.
I think the editing job is simple but very effective, it doesn’t distract you from the concept or visuals. The half n’ half of the plates of food I found pretty dope.
I found Move as the most visually compelling, Learn as the most inspiring and Eat the most tempting…to eat all those delicious foods that is. I’m glad I found this and it has defiantly inspired me to pursue my eager to travel. I hope you enjoy and it inspires you as well to Move.Eat.Learn.
Big shout out and even bigger thank you to those who made this happen.
director, producer, additional camera and editing.Rick Mereki
dop, producer, primary editing, sound.Tim White
actor, mover, groover.Andrew Lees
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James
CALiPH-Shadow of Death (Official Video)
The first official music video off his debut album The Resignation. The entire video was shot in Toronto and features cameos by a bunch of my homies. Press play and let CALiPH take you on a lyrical journey as the WILDonez supply the visuals on their search of the ‘light’.
Rise or Die.
director.Meysam Motazedi | WILDonez (Vimeo.com/WILDonez)
“Day To Day”
A promo video I starred in (the hand model) for a friend of mines accessory company Esency. The concept behind the video was capturing a mans daily morning routine with his daily essentials. I enjoyed the cool editing jobalong with the funky track. The video was shot by Owen Captures, a cool down to earth guy who I shared similar interests in travel with. If you get a chance I recommend you check his site, he has some great shots collected along his travels.
cilent. Esency Clothing & Accessories -esency.ca
shot. Owen Captures - owencaptures.comn
edit. Mattaniah Yip
track. Dirty Gold - california sunrise
CALiPH-The Resignation
This is an album created by my good friends and proud to say my brothers Chris Kukurudza & Travis Gairy. Its been in the making for the past three years and I just wanted to say salute to them for sticking to their vision and staying dedicated. The quality of entire project has me amazed daily. Im proud and honoured to have my photography on the album and to be apart of the whole project.
Rise or Die.
executive producers.Chris Kukurudza & Travis Gairy
album art work.Tevin Standard, Chris Kukurudza, Mike Harris
FREE DOWNLOAD: CALiPH - The Resignation
For those who want to support:
iTUNES: CALiPH - The Resignation
AMAZON: CALiPH - The Resignation
(LISTEN TO ENTIRE ALBUM BELOW)
