Alex Neumann

In the images presented, the idea I am working with is the propensity of humans to create symbols and attach meaning and affiliation to them, primarily the star-like patterns that represent several spiritual faiths and cultures. 

These photographs are manipulated by a computer application that uses a section of each photograph displaced vertically, horizontally and at various angles. The resulting images in a sequence use the same algorithm mirrored in 4,5,6,7 and 8 sections. There are countless possible images that can result from a single photograph.

These images illustrate how similar symbols are with such slight differences in their structures. Like DNA, we are all different but at the same time, alike.

A first generation Canadian, born in Montréal, now living in Toronto, Alex Neumann’s camera-based art has been exhibited in Canada as well as in Europe.

He has been associated with artist run galleries both in Montreal and Toronto - Véhicule Art (Montréal) Inc., The Workshop (Concordia University: Coordinator), Toronto Photographers’ Workshop/Photography Gallery, Harbourfront (founding member, chairman of Exhibition Committee) and Gallery 44.

More recently, he worked as a web development coordinator at York University. Past work included free-lance photography, and teaching photography at University of Toronto and Sheridan College, Dundas Valley School of Art, and Toronto Board of Education.

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Contact: alex.neumann@gmail.com
Website: alexneumann.art
IG: @alexneumannart

May 6th to May 28th, 2023
Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, Toronto
Hallway Galleries, 2nd and 3rd floors

Artist Talk and Tour
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
11am & 1pm