Toronto Art Expo 2012

With more than 200 Canadian and International artists and galleries in attendance, Toronto Art Expo featured a variety of styles that appealed to a broad spectrum of art collectors.

Dubbed “the affordable art fair,” the expo didn’t live up to its name with the cheapest piece being more than $600.

While most of the artists were more than happy for patrons to snap photos of their works, some artists were hesitant and dare I say paranoid that some devious person will create a poster of a work and make ridiculous profits from it.

I thought exposure was essential for an artist. Wouldn’t someone taking a photo of your work eventually bring exposure? Sure, you don’t see any profit immediately, but the long-term benefit could be enormous.

Despite its conservative exhibitors, Toronto Art Expo is a great opportunity to experience a large collection of different artists, styles and influences in one building. Just don’t forget your checkbook or your bargaining skills.

Artist: Sunita Jariwala-Gajjar | Title: Ponte Sant’ Angelo | Medium: Digital/Mix Media | Year: 2011 | Size: 36″ x 24″

Artist: Sammo | Title: “The Introduction #8″ | Medium: Acrylic & Oil On Canvas | Year: 2012 | Size: 36″ x 48”

Artist: Mika | Title: Violette | Size: 30″ x 40″ | Medium: Oil On Canvas

Artist: Georges C. | Title: Photo 7 | Size: 40″ x 40″ | Medium: Acrylic on Wood

Title: “Gentle Waters” | Medium: Original on Wood Panel | Size: 32″ x 60″

Title: Fleur Des Neiges | Size: 96″ x 48″

Artist: Richard Foster | Title: “Diversity” | Medium: Acrylic on Canvas | Size: 22″ x 60″

Artist: Vera Saiko | Title: “Decision” | Medium: Charcoal, Acrylic on Canvas

Artist: Annie Maisonneuve | Title: “Sans Titre” | Year: 2012 | Size: 36″ x 36″

Artist: Tone | Title: “Gadjee” | Mixed Technique On Canvas | 48″x48″

– Curtis Sindrey, Art Gallery of Mississauga Intern