Tania Dos Santos

rise and fall / fall and rise

The work presented is an exploration of the cyclical nature of the individuation process and themes of self-discovery and enlightenment. The subject is depicted in a featureless full-body suit, evoking a sense of anonymity and universality that is inherent to the human experience. The repeated gesture of rising and falling serves as a symbol of self-discovery, drawing inspiration from the theories of Carl Jung and religious iconography. This work invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys of transformation.

Tania Dos Santos (b.1982) is a Montreal based visual artist who focuses on long-term projects that involve the application of photography and video. Her work explores identity and transformation. In 2017, Tania wrote and directed Miłość (Love) a short film about a complex sexual relationship between a couple, which premiered at SHORT to the Point festival in Bucharest (2017). In 2019, she directed and designed the set for Affixing a collaborative stage performance about memory and trauma in Montreal. In 2021, Tania completed her second short film Metamorfose Imperfeita, which depicts the process of individuation through performative dance in three tableaux, which premiered at Festival Filministes in Montreal (2022). Spectra is her first time exhibiting in a gallery.

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Website: www.taniadee.com
IG: @tania_deee

May 6th to May 28th, 2023
Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, Toronto
Hallway Galleries, 2nd and 3rd floors

Artist Talk and Tour
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
11am & 1pm