The 7 Deadly Sins
A Provocative Exploration of Vice
“Don't wait to indulge in the 7 deadly sins” - The Kingston Whig Standard
“Don't wait to indulge in the 7 deadly sins” - The Kingston Whig Standard
"Really beautiful and varied show." - O'Connor Gallery
"Really beautiful and varied show." - O'Connor Gallery
“The provocatively-titled exhibition of Gananoque artist Corey Ceccarelli’.” - Toronto Star
“The provocatively-titled exhibition of Gananoque artist Corey Ceccarelli’.” - Toronto Star
Is it GREED?
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Is it gluttony?
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Is it envy?
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Is it pride?
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Is it lust?
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Is it Wrath?
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Is it sloth?
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Is it GREED? • Is it gluttony? • Is it envy? • Is it pride? • Is it lust? • Is it Wrath? • Is it sloth? •
“If society has become apathetic, especially in light of our prolonged pandemic state, perhaps it is artists who are uniquely equipped to empathize with, and draw attention to, some of our societal issues. Viewed through an artistic lens, one might be shaken from malaise into thought, if not action, which is the point of not only this exhibition but much artistic production.”
— Kamille Parkinson on the 7 Deadly Sins for the Kingston Whig Standard
“really beautiful and varied show ”
— Dennis O’Connor, O’Connor Gallery in the Toronto Star
Critical acclaim
The Kingston Whig Standard
“Don’t wait to InduLge in the 7 DEADLY SINS”
“If you like sculptural assemblages, mixed media and/or paintings, this exhibition definitely has something for you.”
“This is a work that almost inevitably raises the question of whether social media has made us more, or less, social.”
“the exhibition is thought-provoking rather than in any way brooding.”
“the exhibition is really about our collective, current malaise and lack of empathy and care for our community”
“The walls of the gallery are lined with colourful canvas paintings featuring spray-painted pieces, optical illusions to mixed media and in the room, there are a variety of sculptures, art installations and painted and posed mannequins”
— Jessica Munro for the Toronto Star
The 7 Deadly Sins
Corey Ceccarelli’s solo exhibition, The 7 Deadly Sins, electrified audiences at O'Connor Gallery in Canada. With a daring mix of paint, sculpture, and installation art, Ceccarelli masterfully brought to life the dark allure of pride, greed, lust, gluttony, anger, envy, and sloth. Each sin was uniquely interpreted using styles ranging from abstract geometricalism to optical illusions, creating a cohesive yet eclectic showcase. The exhibition received critical acclaim and significant media attention, offering a much-needed space for reflection and community connection in a post-pandemic world.
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O’Connor Gallery
