July 2001
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Kryptonite: Comic Reactions at the AGO was a free comic and graffiti-inspired event featuring over 20 youth artists from across the GTA. Inspired by the exhibition Greg Curnoe: Life & Stuff, the event included chalk drawings on the front walk of the AGO by some of the GTA’s most talented up-and-coming graffiti and chalk artists, as well as theatre on the street by super-hero styled youth performers. Event goers were invited to inscribe their own comic-style messages on the sidewalk, take a free workshop by a local youth artist or visit a display of works on paper, canvas and video on the AGO’s lower level. The event was covered by City TV’s Breakfast Television and attracted 400 visitors.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Amaranthine Collective Steve Hansen
Brad Caldwell Neven Hendrickson
Marc Delgobbo Michael Hong
Nick Dubeau Sandra Kang
Richie Dionisio Dylan Lane
Patrick Dunal Andrew Mallis
Distented Jeremy R.L.M. Mitchell
Erin English Christopher Leinonen
Miss EGR Casey Palmer
Trevor Goodwin Orest Szopiak
Marina Gugliemi Alex Snukal