Opening Reception for COMPLEXion @ Brockton Collective Inc., Toronto, ON - Thurs Oct 3rd!

“Shadeism” (i.e. colourism) is a form of prejudice or discrimination in which people are treated differently based on a range of social meanings attached to the shade of their skin colour.

In collaboration between the 3MW Collective and Refuge Productions (producers of 'Shadeism'). "COMPLEXion" will share multiple stories related to shadeism, from a wide spectrum of people of colour expressed through a variety of mediums including, visual art and installations, music, film, and poetry — together producing a complex and powerful visual and emotional experience.

*The exhibition runs from October 3 to October 7, by appointment only 647-725-0896. The exhibition will also be part of Nuit Blanche, Saturday October 5th from 7pm to 7am. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 3, from 7-11pm.

Participating Artists:
+ Georgina Agbango
+ Muna Ali
+ Lelu Angwenyi
+ Asha Arabia
+ Jordan Clarke
+ Sedina Fiati
+ Sarah Grzincic
+ Tavila Disha Haque
+ Jeni Hallam
+ Bilan Hashi
+ Jade Lee Hoy
+ Angelot Ndongmo
+ Dre Ngozi
+ The People Project / Pride Toronto / NAN / SOY
+ Joanna Delos Reyes
+ Luxshanaa Sebarajah
+ Ayan Siyad
+ Theresa Smith
+ Marie Sotto
+ Ilene Sova
+ Sanchari Sur
+ Sun the Real Sun / Students of Lost Lyrics
+ Rema Tavares
+ Nayani Thiyagarajah

Location:  Brockton Collective Inc,  442a Dufferin St., Toronto, ON