Echoes of Existence

 Echoes of Existence: The House of Synthetic Truths is a non-linear, multi-channel film installation that exposes our world of documentation of notions of self determination. The constant surveillance and analysis of our lives normalizes our self-obsessed behavior of categorizing, editing and presenting ourselves: we are evolving into dehumanized, controllable characters existing in a continuous cycle of what we digest, process and release back into the world like a virus that can’t be stopped. Visitors to the installation will piece together their own personalized narrative for an experience that lies somewhere between theatre, film and visual art.

Our first of three residencies will focus on creating the architecture of the installation through projection and experimenting with the visitor experience featuring digital content that maintains a thematic link to the piece.


ABOUT THE ARTISTS

André du Toit is a visual storyteller based in Toronto. His lighting designs of live performances have been seen across Canada and beyond, receiving five Dora Mavor Moore Awards with companies ranging from Buddies in Bad Times to The Stratford Festival of Canada. He has directed and written several award winning indie plays in Toronto and has produced for Canadian Rep Theatre and Factory Theatre.


Margaret Smith has 25 years of experience developing, producing, directing and writing theatre, film and TV in Toronto. She has a passion for amplifying important stories, connecting diverse artists and creating spaces for cohesive collaboration and wild experimentation where art that challenges and excites can be brought to a wide spectrum of audiences in a multiplicity of ways. Currently Margaret works as an Associate Producer at Sinking Ship Entertainment with recent credits including the Children and Family Emmy winning series Jane (2023 AppleTV+).


 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE:  Sunday December 15th

• 2:00 to 3:00pm - Session #1

• 3:30 to 4:30pm - Session #2

• 4:30 to 5:00pm - Talk with artists - A look into the process: learning and experimenting

• 5:00 to 7:00pm - SOCIAL

 2024