Accumulation
February 10 – March 12, 2005
Anthony Koutras

Anthony Koutras, Accumulation,C. Print, 2004

Accumulation explores repetition and accumulation as it relates to my experience managing Diabetes. Since being diagnosed two years ago, I’ve become aware of the buildup of my medical waste. As my condition necessitates four injections and numerous blood tests daily, I have become overwhelmed with the accumulation resulting from the recurrence of these acts. In my imagery I juxtapose the by-products of these actions with the everyday detritus of rolled up dryer lint and a wooden post pierced with staples. Each of these elements speaks of actions repeated, residue accumulated, and the passage of things from one state to another.

Anthony Koutras was born in Ottawa, Ontario and currently lives in Toronto. Represented by the Stephen Bulger Gallery, he is a graduate of The Ontario College of Art & Design with a major in Photography. Publications of his work include Canadian Art Magazine, Fiat Lux's Shotbox 3, and Hive Magazine. Recent awards include the DuMaurier Arts Grant, the Michael Chan Award and the Nora E. Vaughan Award. He is the 2003 recipient of Gallery 44’s Verant Richards Scholarship.