THE ART OF PLAY
Take a glance at the captivating image above, where a father and daughter duo are utterly enchanted, their eyes wide with wonder. This moment was snapped during Zachary Lieberman's mesmerizing "Drawn Installation" at our former gallery in Kensington Market. It embodies the essence of what we stand for – an experience we affectionately call "Opened Mouth Magic." It's that fleeting instant when someone, regardless of age, is transported to a realm of enchantment, caught off guard by the sheer unexpectedness of it all.
As a creative, witnessing these moments is incredibly fulfilling. It's precisely why Pixel was born over a decade ago. I needed an outlet to experiment, push boundaries, and defy conventional narratives. My passion for storytelling, in all its forms, has been a lifelong companion. I craved a space to inspire unconventional thinking and creative risk-taking.
Thus, Pixel Gallery emerged at the intersection of art, immersive storytelling, and innovation. Our guiding principle? "Everyone. Touch." Our mission? To shatter the traditional art gallery mold and revolutionize how people experience art, design, and technology.
Our productions have consistently drawn a diverse, curious crowd – from families to individuals from all walks of life. We've had parents who stumbled upon us while shopping in the Market, only to find themselves entranced. The same goes for older adults, who'd pop in out of curiosity and leave with a renewed sense of wonder. Even those seeking solace during challenging times would find "extreme joy" in our interactive exhibits.
Though we've bid farewell to our physical space, Pixel continues to craft innovative experiences for both the art and commercial worlds. Our purpose remains unwavering – to challenge conventions and bring people together through the universal languages of art, design, and interactive storytelling.
THE WORK
2013: FLUXe – Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Immersive Art Installation
"For one sleepless night, people from all over the world participated in a magical interactive art experience. Together, they reinvented the playful art of finger painting by using enigmatic brush patterns created by nine world-renowned artists."
Artists/Creative Technologists: Nanami Cowdroy, Lorenzo Petrantonio, Eduardo Recife, Zena Holloway, Christian Toth, Janice Kun, Alex Kurina, Hugh Eliot, Eepmon, Graham Miller, Rob King.
Project: http://bit.ly/1yFrbzq
2012: Living Tribute – Workplace Safety Insurance Board Immersive Monument
"Light a digital flame in memory of those who have lost their life in the workplace."
Artist/Creative Technologist: Steve Di Lorenzo, David Bouchard, Tom Kuo
Project: http://bit.ly/1ullM1y
2011 Randomly In Its Place – Immersive Installation for Sick Kids Hospital’s Larissa Atrens-Mikan Critical Care Waiting Room
"Movement in the waiting room turns to seeds blowing across a beautifully animated lanscape while the sun rises and falls."Artist/Creative Technologists: Alex Kurina, Tom Kuo
Architect: Allen Chan
Project: http://on.fb.me/1uaUysQ
"Movement in the waiting room turns to seeds blowing across a beautifully animated lanscape while the sun rises and falls."Artist/Creative Technologists: Alex Kurina, Tom Kuo
Architect: Allen Chan
Project: http://on.fb.me/1uaUysQ
2011: Narratives In New Spaces – FITC Speaker Series
“Speaker curator and panel moderator”
Artist/Creative Technologist: Theo Watson - IO Design, Tali Krakowsky -
Imaginary Forces
2010: BOBO – Immersive Art Installation
“Clowns are a mirror into our own joys and fears.
Face tracked emotions are transformed into anthropomorphized clown heads created by 10 international artists."
Artists/Creative Technologist: G-Munk, Niko Stumpo, Bison, Randy Knott, Professional Jonathan Presents, Peter Gomes, Pencil Rebel, Bram Timmer & Marta Blicharz, Stephanie Davidson, Nick Goso, Tom Kuo, Demi Kandylis
Project: https://www.behance.net/gallery/21075133/BOBO
Project: https://www.behance.net/gallery/21075133/BOBO
2010: Re:Action – IAB Speaker Presentation
“Pixel's POV on interactive narratives.”
Presentation: Re:Action
2009: The Artillerist – Immersive Art Installation
“The Artillerist juxtaposes guns, art and interactivity satirically promoting the use of guns that make art - not war!.”
Artists/Creative Technologists: Derrick Hodgson, Mikey Richardson, Gmunk, Helios Design Labs, Neil Collyer, Saran, Felix & Alex, Janice Kun, Bram Timmer, Randy Knott, Secter, POP_DIS!, Ree Treweek, Tom Kuo, Pearl Chen, James, Graham Miller
Project: http://on.fb.me/1sOFiy0
2008: Contact Photography Festival Curator – “Stories”
“Interactive stories created with MS Photosynth”
Photographers: Tyler Grey, Mattiew Stylianou
Project: http://bit.ly/1ulzd1z
2008: Curator – FITC Speaker Series
“Curated speaker series presented through Pixel”
Creative Technologists: MIT Media Lab / EyebeamZachery Lieberman & Golan Levin
2007: THE G.R.L Exhibit & FITC Curatored Speaker Series
“The G.R.L travelled from NY in a mini-van, exhibited at Pixel, presented at FITC, tagged the CN Tower and City Hall and made their way back to Brooklyn. The video is awesome.”
Artists/Creative Technologists: Katsu, Even Roth – The Graffiti Research Lab,
Camille Utterback
Video: http://on.fb.me/1BqzFjR
2005: The Touch Show – “Everyone. Touch”
“Immersive art show presented through Pixel”
Artists/Creative Technologists: Zachery Lieberman, Chris Sugrue, Derivative -
Greg Hermonovic, Nanika, Even Roth - The Graffiti Research Lab
Project: http://bit.ly/1yFBPX4
2003: ESC - BCE Place, Allen Lambert Galleria
"Canadian premiere of selections from John Maeda’s F00D exhibit, which originally premiered at New York's Cristinerose / Josee Bienvenu Gallery."
Artists/Creative Technologists: John Maeda, Joseph Kosinski, G-Munk, MK12, Nando Costa, Mikey Richardson, KDLab, Kilar, Art Directors Anonymous, Ed Keller, Zach Booth Simpson.
Projet: http://bit.ly/1x2bjsw
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
We are currently seeking investors and sponsors that are interested in helping to kickstart an interactive play space for kids and adults, with a critical focus on art, design, technology and immersive storytelling. If you're interested in supporting in any way, please reach out:
Email: steve.dilorenzo1@gmail.com
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