Single-day Toronto art exhibit features world-renowned "Da Vinci of Dust"

Dirty Cars:  Challenging Perceptions of Beauty to support national CARSTAR Soaps It Up Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada

TORONTO, June 5, 2012 /CNW/ - Few can look into a dirty car windshield and see the potential for beauty; but, from a young age, Austin, TX native Scott Wade had his own vision.  He has been creating artistic masterpieces on this unexpected mobile canvas ever since.

For the first time, Scott brings his unique, world-renowned talent to Canada for a single-day exhibit in Toronto.  Dirty Cars:  Challenging Perceptions of Beauty opens on Wednesday, June 6^th at Edition/Richmond (850 Richmond Street West).  The exhibit hopes to raise awareness for the ninth annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, an initiative that, like Wade, has always seen the hidden beauty in dirty cars.  This year, CARSTAR will celebrate $2 million in funds raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and local charities.  A cause inspired by a beautiful young girl's journey with cystic fibrosis, and a milestone achieved one dirty car at a time.

What:
			· Dirty Cars: Challenging Perceptions of Beauty is a must-see exhibit featuring iconic images of beauty, etched on the most unexpected of canvases - dirty car windshields.
			· A rare opportunity to view Wade's ephemeral images of beauty first-hand, including Canadian landscapes, architectural landmarks, pop-culture and artistic icons.
			· Media representatives are invited to pick up a brush alongside Scott, help create a new work of art and develop their own dirty car artistic prowess beyond the age-old "wash me" windshield.
Who:
			· Interview opportunity with world-renowned dirty car artist, Scott Wade and witness his rare talent in action as he creates a masterpiece on-site; tour the exhibit of completed works
			· Meet Victoria Whittaker, 16-year old with cystic fibrosis who inspired a $2 million movement;
			· Interviews also available with Cystic Fibrosis Canada and CARSTAR representatives.
Where:			Edition/Richmond - 850 Richmond Street West Click for Google Map
When:			Wednesday, June 6^th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

 

For more information about this event and to schedule tour / interview, please contact:

Matt Juniper
PRAXIS  
905.949.8255 x 225 / cell: 905.599.5606 
[email protected]   

Michelle Saba
PRAXIS
905.949.8255 x 242 / cell: 416.540.1786
[email protected]