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Innocence and Bravery, an Exhibition of Paintings
August 32, 2022 -
September 12, 2022
To be innocent is to 'do, create, make, or be' without wondering what others may think. A child's innocence is innate until it is lost. To lose innocence is to second-guess oneself or view oneself through the eyes of another. Likewise, bravery is moving, beginning, and working through without needing the favorable appraisal of others.
We, as artists, struggle with self-doubt and fear of criticism. Our creativity is stifled when we worry about what others may think or how our work will be received. However, true creative expression requires us to tap into our innate innocence and create without reservation.
In this extensive retrospective of Nora Camps' paintings, you feel the pulsating, hopeful, and ideological world that she inhabits with innocence and bravery.
About Todmorden Mills Heritage Site:
There is a secret place hidden in the Don River Valley, between highways and subways, under bridges and behind trees; Todmorden Mills is a cross-section of Toronto, stacked century-by-century, and layer-by-layer upon itself. From an Indigenous waterway to industrial hub, from a prisoner of war camp to a modern arts and theatre venue; each community has made its mark and added another layer to explore.
The same wealth of natural resources, which brought Indigenous peoples to the Don River Valley, has been a magnet drawing settlers, industrialists, workers, artists and families for centuries.
Together, they have shaped Todmorden Mills into its current role as a vibrant natural, historic and cultural landscape.
Todmorden Mills allows visitors to immerse themselves in Toronto’s history through the daily lives of the working people who made the lumber, flour, beer and bricks that built our city.
Admission
General admission is free. Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge where noted.
Hours of Operation:
The Papermill Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.