Art Toronto 2010 MOCCA Benefit Edition
Alex McLeod
The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art is pleased to commission a series of 3 prints by Toronto artist Alex McLeod for Art Toronto, the 11th Toronto International Art Fair. Since participating in the Fair in 2002, MOCCA has commissioned and produced new work and projects by some of Canada’s most exciting contemporary artists. Recently McLeod’s practice has gained strong local and international attention, and two of his digital prints were included in the exhibition Empire of Dreams, MOCCA’s biennial showcase of Toronto artists.
Alex McLeod
Prismatic Planes, 2010, c-print
24 x 36 inches, edition of 10
Courtesy of the artist and Angell Gallery, Toronto
Alex McLeod
Kingdom Disaster, 2010, c-print
24 x 36 inches, edition of 10
Courtesy of the artist and Angell Gallery, Toronto
About the Artist
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Alex McLeod attended George Brown College and is a graduate from the Ontario College of Art & Design Painting and Drawing program. After graduation McLeod began to explore 3D rendering software and has been exhibiting virtual installations since the fall of 2008. In 2009 he successfully invaded the blog world and caught the attention of hip hop artist Kanye West. McLeod is now exhibiting worldwide in cities including, Toronto, Barcelona, San Jose, and Sao Paulo.
