York University
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Concordia University
Department of
Communication Studies
7141 Sherbrooke W.,
L-CJ 3.329
Montreal, QC  H4B 1R6
514.848.2424, ext. 2535

Project

Current

Haiti : Holdup by Darren Ell

Description

“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.” - Darren Ell

The Media Gallery in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University proudly presents the exhibition Haiti : Holdup by Darren Ell.  A photographer, activist and journalist, Ell 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 (Concordia University)

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 are 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