ARTIST BIO
Emily Guitar is a photo-based artist exploring mental health, feminism and sex work. Inspired by her experiences and research, Guitar creates work that pushes its audience to question their understanding of these marginalized communities through critical analysis and documentation. Emily Guitar strives to work in both commercial and contemporary spaces.
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EDUCATION
2019 - 2024 OCAD University, Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photography
2015 - 2019 Contemporary Photography, Etobicoke School of The Arts. Toronto.
AWARDS
MAY 2024: Verant Richards Award - Presented by Gallery 44
JUNE 2019: White Ribbon, Outstanding Community Educator
SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS
OCT 2024: She Said Gallery, "Sweat & Satin" - Featured Artist & Curator
MAY 2024: OCAD University, "Grad Ex 109" – Featured Artist
DEC 2023 : OCAD University, "Resolution" – Featured Artist
JAN 2020:Gallery Mui, Online Exhibition – Featured Artist
DEC 2019: Femme Fatal Festival, Exhibition at Super Market, Toronto – Featured Artist
JUNE 2019: My Being, Exhibition at Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto – Director/Creator
MAY 2019: End of Year Art Sale & Show, Exhibition at the Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto – Featured Artist
MARCH 2019:Drexel Arts Photography Exhibit for Young Artists, New York – Featured Artist
NOV 2018: Portfolio Day 9, Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto – Featured Artist
JUNE 2018: My Being, Exhibition at Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto – Director/Creator
MAY 2018: End of Year Art Sale & Show, Exhibition at the Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto – Featured Artist
MAR 2018: Turning Point, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto – Featured Artist