Monica Gupta

Monica Gupta is a contemporary photographer and video artist.  Monica started taking photographs in 1994 photographing street life in Toronto and several Pride Parades from 1992-2000, then life happened (two babies and a husband).  In 2014 Monica had several exhibitions including; Toronto City Hall, Evergreen Brickworks Myseum and Hart House University of Toronto. She started with digital photography and is moving into short documentary film making. Monica is a Street Outreach Counsellor and lives in Toronto with her husband and two kids.

Artist Statement

Monica Gupta has worked with people experiencing homelessness for over twenty years in Toronto. Her series People in Parks depicted several people who live in the shelter system. Many people find photographing people who are suffering and alone on the street very controversial. However, Gupta finds it very rewarding to acknowledge the people who we pass by on the sidewalks and parks. Most are genuinely happy to have someone who will listen to them. The series Where Do You Want Me to Go? portrays people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. When shelters are full and housing is non-existent, where should people go?

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Contact: mongupta@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.peopleinparks.squarespace.com

May 18th - June 5th, 2022
Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, Toronto
Hallway Galleries, 2nd and 3rd floors

Artist Talk and Tour
May 21, 2022
1pm: 3rd floor