 Martin Tielli unveils Thumbelina's dark side in Six Shooters' inaugurall art exhibit
Thumbelina by Martin Tielli
June 3 to July 9
Six Shooter Gallery
1118 Queen Street E., Toronto, ON
Six Shooter Gallery is proud to unveil the work of Martin Tielli produced to illustrate the concept album Thumbelina's One Night Stand by singer/songwriter Melissa McClelland.
The strange work of the iconic Tielli has long been admired by fans from all over the country. His attention to detail and interest in colour and texture blend figurative realism with surreal and fantastic subject matter. He ventures from the impure to the innocent, from whimsical faux-scapes to traditional Canadiana scenery. Thumbelina brings a childhood figure to life with creamy, fluid strokes and then twists tradition with images like cigarette packs, empty liquor bottles and harsh neon lighting. Martin's work for Thumbelina's One Night Stand brings out the beauty in the bowels of a city and shows the dark side of sweet tales from childhood.
The show will also feature several pieces from Martin's extensive personal collection.
Though best known as a singer/songwriter/guitartist and as a member of the legendary Rheostatics, Tielli is also an accomplished painter, whose art has graced the covers of all 13 Rheostatics albums, Selina Martin and others. Tielli's work to support The Story of Harmelodia, the album and 36-page storybook released by the Rheos in 1999, was nominated for a Juno.
The gallery’s grand opening will be celebrated with a Back Lot BBQ behind the space on June 10 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with performances by Six Shooter labelmates Ford Pier, Luke Doucet, Valery Gore, NQ Arbuckle, and special guests Melissa McClelland, Selina Martin, and Oh Susanna.
Images from the Juno Award nominated booklet for the Rheostatics' Story of Harmelodia
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