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Over 22 pictures, two friends leave a cozy bedroom to trek through the city, stopping to sit on the sidewalk, going through the woods and ending up by the water ー all while engrossed in deep conversation. They talk about parental issues, abortion, conspiracy theories and uncertain futures. Between frames, their faces flit between expressions of anxiety, laughter, frustration and deep contemplation.
“You ever think about how once these days are over, we’ll just work until we die?” Asks the caption underneath one frame, showing the friends in the woods.
These images make up “Where Are We Headed?” a new exhibit created by third-year photography student Chip Lei, now open at Gallery 310.
The Tuesday night opening reception at the Toronto Metropolitan University Image Arts building was well attended, as was the opening of the “Alice is my Wonderland” exhibit down the hall in Room 323.
The Lewis Carroll-inspired exhibit was created by second-year photography student Sophie Makrigiannis. Her 11 images feature re-imagined versions of characters from the beloved novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. They come to life in avant-garde outfits, including pieces like the Mad Hatter’s hat that Makrigiannis made herself.
Both shows are open to the public until Jan. 31.
Reporter, On the Record, Winter 2025.
