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THEME: STILL LIFE

What does it mean for life to be still?  What happens to us when we look at the same space, the same objects, and the same people every day and for extended periods of time?

As a photographic genre on it’s own, Still Life typically refers to depictions of inanimate things in unusual or surprising arrangements. Natural objects such as flowers, fruit and food, or manmade objects such as vases or pots come to mind. Although this genre may seem simple at first, it can move far beyond the simple to include compositions of great complexity, imagination and detail that bring together a wide variety of objects, textures, colours as well as photographic elements, especially the use of light, shadow, and colour to communicate meaning.

The 2020 - 2021 Flash Forward Incubator Program's participants created photography-based projects that delve into the genre of Still Life photography and explore a stilled life and the myriad of ways to approach this subject. The online exhibition openings for each city are staggered—starting February 25th, 2021 and going until the final exhibition opening in June 2021 (exact date TBD).

The Flash Forward Incubator Program builds an inclusive arts community that fosters diversity in our future leaders and art stars. This dynamic, coast-to-coast free program creates a vibrant and connected community, one that brings youth from diverse backgrounds together to share their art with each other and the rest of Canada. Through an online platform, hands-on mentorships and leadership opportunities, Flash Forward Incubator promotes specialized training in arts, culture, and new media, where unique voices are empowered and a sense of belonging and inclusiveness is cultivated. Through nationwide gallery exhibitions, professional and post-secondary associations and festival partnerships, Magenta is committed to cultivating the next generation of artists in Canada by giving youth their first public presentation and publication opportunity, with access to key artistic and cultural communities. This portal allows young people to elevate their talents and abilities for a future in the arts as cultural producers within and beyond their communities. If you are a student, teacher, community program, or organization interested in learning more about the program, contact us below and we will get right back to you!