Friday, February 18, 2011

Blog # 1


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He is the creator and director of countless classics that many of us hold near and dear; my personal favourite being Edward Scissorhands.  People have often wondered what goes on inside that head of his for him to create the wonders that we see on the silver screen. Now, with the opening of his exhibit in Toronto at the TIFF Bell Lighthouse running from now until April 2011, the general public may finally get to see that.  The exhibit, named after himself, showcases his artwork, almost like a 3D sketchbook and will include his "paintings, drawings, puppets, costumes and storyboards". 

I have not seen the exhibit but I still think that the concept is a great.  I think that to showcase the artwork of someone well known will appeal to a wider audience and may get them interested and inspired to learn about more artwork and different artists.  As well, I think it would be pretty (for lack of a better word)cool to see lesser known works of an artist and to see the things that inspired them.