RAPTURE: at the Super Wonder Gallery
Toronto-based photographer and visionary, Ishmil Waterman has officially released the dates for his debut solo exhibit entitled, “Rapture”. The highly anticipated event is set to launch at the Super Wonder Gallery in Toronto and will be open to the public on November 2 and 3, 2019. Rapture marks the first official gallery presentation of the internationally-renowned photographer’s career.
Contributing to Toronto’s arts and cultural communities for the last 13 years has laid an incredible foundation for Waterman as a photographer, creative director and mentor. His mastered knowledge of lighting and keen eye for capturing the perfect moment are pres-ent in each of his works which are opulent and breathtaking. In 2016, his digital series titled Activated Melanin was featured in Afropunk for it’s thought-provoking visuals and in 2017, Vogue Italia picked up his fashion-forward and unusual series, titled Neptune 7º34.
After a two year hiatus from the public eye, the 31-year-old is ready to share what he calls a “one-of-a-kind experience” as well as a “captivating and timeless display of visual and digital arts”. The promotional content released on the artist’s Instagram account is a breath-taking series of pictures and videos, each donning multiple bodies in the nude floating to-ward a source of light over a backdrop of a stunningly surreal sky.
Waterman says society exists in a time where inequality is prevalent in all aspects of society. “On a global scale, the achievements of black people have been widely understated for as long as history and my art seeks to overthrow any establishment that is based on supremacy” explains Waterman. “I want to speak for black art, design and literature.”
Rapture goes the extra mile in delivering a message of self-love and identifying the different layers of beauty with the affirmation, “Embrace your Highness”. Not only does the series seems to be shaking the norms of conventional art, it is also pushing the envelope on people of colour being depicted in spiritual iconography.
Focusing primarily on Digital Art and Technology, attendees will get the opportunity to experience the 13 exhilarating and life-like images that make up the series. The event is an opportunity to ignite change in Toronto’s arts community, inviting viewers on a journey of self-discovery to re-learn the concepts of inner-peace and admiration. Early bird tickets to the 18+ exhibit are being sold on Waterman’s website for $25.
Rapture
November 2 and 3, 2019
Super Wonder Gallery
584 College Street in Toronto
Tickets from $25
Follow Ishmil on social media to experience the making of Rapture and more exclusive content on the event. Click the links below to join the experience online: @ISHMILWATERMAN / I S H M I L . C O M
