St. Matthew's United Church
John Shipman, curated by Janna Hiemstra
“Ah! That was a strong temptation. But I escaped it!” – Gustave Flaubert.
Projected video images, readings, sound and music create a tempting atmosphere exploring time and
place. Toronto 2008, France 1863, and Song Dynasty China 1140 are juxtaposed through the use of St. Clair
Avenue images and sounds with the texts of Charles Baudelaire, Gustave Flaubert, Li Qingzhao, and Florence
Nightingale. The result is an experience of human flux as three video projections rotate around a large
barrel-vaulted space, images flow through semi-transparent screens that break and double their movement.
Layered with multi-language narration and music, The Temptation of St. Clair is sure to entice. Contributing
artists: May Ing Ruehle, Ben D’Cunha, Yann Vargoz, Dianne Wells, Gu Zhenzhen, Mark Pellegrino,
Asli Kizikli, Dan Eylon, and Marcelle St. Amant.
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John Shipman, The Temptation of St. Clair, 2007, Video
Photo: John Shipman
The Temptation of St. Clair
Multimedia Installation
A37 St. Matthew's United Church, 729 St. Clair Ave. West
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