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Haiti : Holdup by Darren Eli

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The Media Gallery in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University proudly presents the exhibition Haiti : Holdup by Darren Ell. Ell is an artist, activist and journalist and he produces photographic work dedicated to human rights and social justice issues. Ell’s commitment to the responsibility of bearing witness and using art as a tool for social transformation is evident in this provocative installation.

In Ell’s words “Since all of my projects focus on victimized groups of people, I involve myself in their struggle as an artist-citizen. During the two to three years it takes to complete a project, I engage in journalism and activism to bring their cause to a larger audience. This in turn generates interest in my artwork.”

Curated by Rae Staseson.

Haiti : Holdup runs from January 13th until February 26th, in the Media Gallery, CJ Building 1.419, located at Concordia University’s Loyola campus, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-4:45 pm and Friday 9-12:45 pm.

For additional information please call 514-848-2424 x2555.
Darren Ell - Haiti : Holdup - Background Info, Artist Statement, Bio and Acknowledgements