Nas Filho

Nascipio Filho, known by his pseudonym Nas, is a street photographer based in Toronto. His signature style captures images in black and white and highlights the importance of all forms of art seen on the streets—from intentional to casual. His photographs reflect his interest in Toronto’s amazing urban landscape, its people and culture: the graffiti, alleys, mannequins, and buildings. He seeks small traces of unnoticed but deep messages left in the city–in words and other signs of spontaneous human expression. Such messages both create and deconstruct the landscape.

Artist Statement

The series In Silence encourages a conversation about the stigma of mental health, especially in the context of the pandemic which has amplified the challenges of mental health for all of us. The images in the series In Silence represent the struggles of so many people with depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Photography is a powerful way to discuss this very important subject.

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Contact: nascipio@gmail.com
IG:  @nascinash
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152890308@N08/

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

Artist Talk and Tour
May 21, 2022
11am: 2nd floor