A graduate of OCAD University’s Integrated Media program, Chris Heller is a video-based performance artist. From his own physical reactions, Heller is interested in the limits and mechanisms of the human body. Through the exploration of mind body connection, his work reveals a meaningful search for understanding and self-reflection. His work has been exhibited in several events and exhibitions in Toronto, Montreal, as well as Turin, Italy.
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Chris Heller
Toronto – Born: Virginia, USA
ccheller@gmail.com
Education
Integrated Media BFA, Ontario College of Art and Design University 2014
Exhibitions (Group)
2017
April - The Performance Bus: Life Drawing on a Moving Bus, AGYU, Toronto, ON
2015
October - Exaltation and the Fall, OCAD University Student Gallery, Toronto, ON
July - Testing Grounds Trinity Square Video, Toronto, ON
June - Mountain Standard Time Spring Runoff Festival, Toronto, ON
May - Rencontre interuniversitaire de performance actuelle (RIPA), Montréal, ON
March - TPA Exchange Almost 4 Video Screening, Galleria Alessio Moitre, Turin, Italy
February - Festival of the Body, OCAD University, A Home For ____ 627 Bath, Toronto, ON
January - Sidewalkscreening.mov, Whippersnapper Gallery, Toronto, ON
2014
November – Torino Performance Art Festival, Turin, Italy
September – Parkdale Film Festival, Toronto, ON
April - In The Way, Greenbelt Gallery, Toronto, ON
April – TEN, Jackman Hall, Toronto, ON
2013
September – Being Ourselves and Others, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
Workshops
Copycat Academy, The Mobile Academy with Hannah Hurtzig, 2015
Nomadic Workshop with Candice Breitz, 2013
Talks
Bitch and Brag Gallery 44, 2014
Other Work
Art Technician, Stellar Art Services, 2019
Class Assistant, OCAD University, 2014
Teacher's Assistant Performance, OCAD University, 2015
Marketing Intern and Dissemination, Trinity Square Video, 2014
Awards
Carmen Lamanna Award, OCAD University, 2014