Factory Media Centre will be hosting a group art exhibition entitled, “Magic Shop: A Celebration of BTS and the Magic of Self-Love“, coinciding with the BTS performance at FirstOntario Place, the weekend of September 21, 2018. For those unfamiliar with BTS, click HERE. This show will feature local media artists whom are also fans of BTS. They will have a variety of artworks on display as a tribute to the band and also as a way to connect and celebrate with other BTS fans and with the Hamilton community at large. In addition, the artists will also be hosting workshops on zine culture and animation.
EXHIBITION INFO:
Title – Magic Shop: A Celebration of BTS and the Magic of Self-Love.
Dates – September 21 from 7pm – 11pm, September 22 from 12pm – 5pm, September 23 from 12pm – 5pm
Description – This show will explore the themes and visual world of kpop sensation BTS. Local artists Charlit Floriano, Katherine Diemert, Mallory Taylor, Sama Ma, Jenn Liv, Shannon Eng, and Nimit Malavia will be presenting a variety of media artworks made using tools such as: Adobe Creative Suite, 4D Cinema, Unity 3D, Maya, and Mocap.
WORKSHOP INFO:
Title – Zine: Ideation to Creation
Date – September 22 from 1pm – 3pm.
Description – This workshop will discuss the how, where and why of zine-making.
Cost – Free
Title – Intro to Hybrid Animation
Date – September 23 from 1pm – 3pm
Description – This workshop will breakdown a simple looping animation featured in the show from initial concept to completion.
Cost – Free
Note: There will be a free ticket give-away on on opening night – September 21 sometime between 7pm – 11pm!