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Hamilton Strip - Aug 30 2010

I just hung 4 large prints in the new pub STONEWALLS on York Blvd. in downtown Hamilton!.
They've done an amazing job with the place, go check it out!

www.stonewallshamilton.ca


Hamilton Strip - Aug 23 2010

One more show...this time in the Hammer! Solo show at Socald Gallery during the September Art Crawl!

New, large scale prints will be on display at Socald Gallery from September 10-25, 2010.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 10th, 2010 from 7-11pm
Socald Studio Gallery
244 James Street North
Hamilton, ON 905-934-7690

The Hamilton Strip series has evolved to include more cities in the Ontario rustbelt that face similar challenges as they cope with contemporary industrial / manufacturing realities.


Hamilton Strip - Aug 20 2010

3 large prints have found a home in the brand new bakery on Locke Street in Hamilton called BREAD BAR.
Go check it out, the pizza is incredible!

www.breadbar.ca


Hamilton Strip - Jul 18 2010

Solo show at Culturshoc this August!

New, never before seen pieces will be on display at Culturshoc from August 13-31, 2010.

Opening Reception: Friday, August 13th, 2010 from 7-11pm
Culturshoc
1205 Queen Street West
Toronto ON 416-588-SHOC(7462)

The Hamilton Strip series has evolved to include more cities in the Ontario rustbelt that face similar challenges as they cope with contemporary industrial / manufacturing realities.


Hamilton Strip - Jul 5 2010

Obscured Metropolis group show at Propeller

Brand new, never before seen pieces from my Hamilton Strip series will be on display at Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts this July 13-18th, 2010.

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 15th, 2010 from 7-10pm
Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts
984 Queen Street West
Toronto,ON


Hamilton Strip - Apr 20 2010

ANOTHER NEW PIECE in the Hamilton Strip series -
Wellington Street North

See this piece and more new ones in their full glory this summer!
2 shows have been confirmed. August 12th, 2010 at culturshoc gallery in Toronto and September 10, 2010 at Socald gallery in Hamilton!
Stay tuned for more details soon.
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Hamilton Strip - Jan 27 2010

BRAND NEW piece in the Hamilton Strip series - The Century Theatre

This is an image I have been working on for the Hamilton Strip series for the past few months. The source photos were taken in December 2008. For those of you who don't know, this building is being torn down as I type this. It is truly sad to think that the building will be gone just as I finally finished this piece in honour of such a striking building.
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Hamilton Strip - Nov 27 2009

Hamilton Strip featured in "Hamilton, Mon Amour"
A short NFB documentary, focusing on the James North Art Crawl and possibly a new vision for Hamilton.

Photographed by Dominic Morissette and hosted by Dave Kuruc.

Click here to watch


Hamilton Strip - Nov 27 2009

Hamilton Strip at the ART UNDER $100 SHOW!!!
Dec 3/09 - Jan 7/09

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3, 2009 / 7pm - 11pm
@ CULTURSHOC:
1205 Queen Street West / Toronto, ON
T:416-588-SHOC(7462)


Hamilton Strip - Nov 21 2009

Hamilton Strip review
by Stephanie Vegh

"The body of work for which I was witnessing the most enthusiastic audience response for the night wasn’t related to ReMix at all, but rather was on display at Mixed Media in both the main space of the shop and its small gallery alcove. Paul Elia’s Hamilton Strip is a relatively simple undertaking - digital drawings of local streetscapes adapted from photographs - but the images achieve a great deal by skillfully negotiating a medium that is too often used with no skill at all to depict an otherworldly imaginative space. The wide panoramas fusing together several photographs to create a single source image read as narratives to a graphic novel or a film noir of Hamilton and illustrate the strange confluence of structures that can share a single street address in this city, from industrial shells to family homes."
Full review


Hamilton Strip - Sep 11 2009

First Time Showing in Hamilton
September 11 - October 8, 2009

Opening reception: Friday, September 11th, 2009 / 7pm - 11pm
@ MIXED MEDIA
154 James St.N / Hamilton, ON
T:905.529.2323


Hamilton Strip - Sep 11 2009

Hamilton Strip featured in H Magazine

"Paul Elia debuts his newest collection of works this month at Mixed Media. These large panoramic digital illustrations showcase distinct and interesting stretches of streets found in central and downtown Hamilton."


Hamilton Strip - Jul 26 2009

Hamilton Strip listed in NOW Magazine's MUST SEE SHOWS!
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Hamilton Strip - Jul 23 2009

Premiere Exhibition
July 23/09 - August 19/09

Grand Opening: Thursday, July 23, 2009 / 7pm - 11pm
@ CULTURSHOC:
1205 Queen Street West / Toronto, ON
T:416-588-SHOC(7462)


Hamilton Strip - Jul 19 2009

Hamilton Strip featured in James Street North.ca
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The Pin-Up Boys - Mar 13 2009

Showing @ IMPROMPTU "The DIY Art Show"
ONE NIGHT ONLY - Friday, March 13th @ 7pm-10pm

IMPROMPTU
173 Catherine Street North, Hamilton, Ont.


Dolls - Mar 13 2009

Showing @ IMPROMPTU "The DIY Art Show"
ONE NIGHT ONLY - Friday, March 13th @ 7pm-10pm

IMPROMPTU
173 Catherine Street North, Hamilton, Ont.


The Pin-Up Boys - May 9 2008

Solo Show @ ATOMICA
May 9/08 - June 11/08

Opening Reception on Friday, May 9th, 2008
7pm - 12am
Atomica Tattoo
172 James Street North, Hamilton, Ont.


Dolls - May 9 2008

Showing again @ ATOMICA - "Paul Elia Solo show"
May 9/08 - June 11/08

Opening Reception on Friday, May 9th, 2008
7pm - 12am
Atomica Tattoo
172 James Street North, Hamilton, Ont.


Dolls - Apr 11 2008

Showing @ ATOMICA "Exploring the Female Body"
April 11/08 - May 9/0

Opening Reception on Friday, April 11th, 2008
7pm - 12am
Atomica Tattoo
172 James Street North, Hamilton, Ont.


The Pin-Up Boys - Jun 13 2007

The Pin Up Boys featured in MAYDAY Magazine
June 2007 issue


The Pin-Up Boys - Jun 25 2006

The Toronto Pride Parade
Sunday, June 25th 2006

We will be handing out free promo magnets and postcards during this years Toronto Pride Parade.
Don't miss us!


Dolls - Dec 9 2005

Showing @ Engine Gallery "XXXMAS SHOW"
Dec. 9/05 - Jan. 2/05

Opening Reception on Friday, December 9th, 2005
7pm - 10 pm
Engine Gallery
1112 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ont. 416.531.9905

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