Curator Jimmy Cahill has reminded us this week that it’s been 10 whole years since we put on a Simpsons-inspired show in Toronto.
It took place in a wee, run down, and lovely space (Videofag) in Kensington Market. We were happy to be there, even in its imperfect state. Spaces like that used to be in abundance in Toronto, and were fantastic venues in which to host shows in a meaningful but accessible way.
For my part, I created a number of food-based screensaver-style GIFs set to loop for the duration of the exhibition. These included conveyor belt-style animations beer, donuts, puffer fish, the “sacrilicious” waffle, and more.
My own documentation was questionable. My memory? Spotty. Though I do remember the pink frosted vegan donuts being incredible.
Please comment or message me where I have missed the artist credits, as each piece was a great contribution to a memorable show.
Interior view of “Homer’s Odyssey” in Kensington Market, 2014
Opening at night in Kensington - exterior view on my terrible camera, 2014
Discarded hotdog and “You Better Run, Egg!”, looping GIFs, 2014
A chance to show off my new Bart shirt <3 (far right), 2014
Animate Simpsons GIFs by me (1st and 2nd screens), Gay for Moleman by Adrienne Crossman (lower right), 2014
Donuts and beer - a perfect combo - looping GIFs for Homer’s Odyssey, 2014
In conclusion, we were right to do it. No question.