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Oli Sorenson “Mapping Buren” at Angell Gallery, Toronto


Oli Sorenson, Mapping Buren, 2012. Video Installation. Courtesy the artist and Angell Gallery. © Oli Sorenson 2012

Oli Sorenson
Mapping Buren
3 November – 11 December 2012
at Angell Gallery, Toronto
Opening reception on Saturday 3 November 2012, 13.00 – 16.00

Oli Sorenson has always refused to define his production in terms of artistic discipline, as his body of work continually fluctuates between painting, video installation, digital printing, performance, and interactive projects. His choice of topics often focuses on identity and distributed authorship, as he first shot to international acclaim under the moniker “VJ Anyone”. Oli has collaborated with numerous bands such as Leftfield, MIA, Block Party and more, simultaneously to his studio production. Oli describes his approach as that of a remix artist: “I produce art as a DJ produces music.”
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Art Marathon: Toronto’s vibrant art scene [Updated!]


Scott McFarland’s large-scale photographic mural “Corner of the Courageous, Repatriation Ceremony for Sergant Martin Goudreault, Grenville St., Toronto, Ontario, June 9th 2010” (2012) in the courtyard of MOCCA. Photo by M-KOS

Toronto’s vibrant art scene and exuberant artist community package many artist-run spaces, a number of notable commercial galleries as well as important public and private art institutions. The annual Scotibank Contact photography festival testifies as a case study to the city’s cultural dynamism, currently showcasing over 100 artists under the theme: Public. M-KOS journeyed to Toronto for this occasion and more, featuring the Canadian metropolis within our regular Art Marathon.
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