Paula Razuri

What looks inviting when you are in the middle of nowhere? Photographs
taken along the coast of Newfoundland — and one while wandering in Northern
Ontario — consider what makes a small building stand out in an open
landscape and what is the purpose of enclosure in nature. An abandoned barn,
an open slope that slides toward the ocean, a lonely dome, a pile of lobster
traps, an uprooted bush and a bright birch tree all evoke some sense of comfort
during isolated stays away from urbanity. What sets one item apart from
another in a big open space? What would it mean to take shelter within
these shapes?


Paula Razuri is a photographer and writer who considers the themes of nature as retreat, solitude, and emotional expression. She has a literary background and experience in stand-up comedy, and sometimes combines analog photography with poetry in her personal projects such as a recent zine titled “I Miss Everything.” She also uses her camera skills to make comedic videos that centre around herself and the delusions of self-involvement. She is influenced by documentarians and social justice movements.

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Website: www.paularazuri.com
IG: @paulabuffano

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