Eva Francis-Work: tell me, what’s real?

the klutz who stole our hearts by Eva Francis-Work

Eva Francis-Work: tell me, what’s real?

November 6 – January 16, 2025
Ascent Gallery, Toronto

This solo exhibition by Eva Francis-Work showcases a series of prints and artworks that challenge traditional female film tropes. Through a blend of printmaking and AI-generated environments, the show presents thought-provoking scenes that question the artificial portrayals of women in cinema. Each large-scale print draws attention to the lack of depth in these depictions, using flawed AI environments to mirror the unrealistic two-dimensional characters seen on screen. The exhibition encourages reflection on the roles of art, technology, and gender, highlighting how women are portrayed in film and beyond.

About the Artist
Eva Francis-Work is a print and digital artist based in Toronto, originally from Saskatchewan. Specializing in waterless lithography, silkscreen, and digital art, Eva’s work focuses on themes of self-expression, humor, and identity. With a background in Fine Arts and Psychology, her art blends traditional and contemporary techniques to challenge societal norms.

About Ascent Gallery
Opened in 2023, the Ascent Gallery is dedicated to early-career artists and collectives, with a focus on those from equity-deserving communities, living and working in Toronto. The gallery hosts 4 exhibitions annually, with most exhibitions running for 10 weeks each. The gallery is owned and operated by the City of Toronto, Arts Services.

Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm; Saturday, 10am to 6pm.

Admission is free and the venue is accessible. Elevator access only available during: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm.

Ascent Gallery
Level 1, 399 The West Mall
Toronto, Ontario M9C 2Y2
toronto.ca/eccartgallery
416-394-8628
ascentgallery@toronto.ca

About City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries
Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries comprise five unique sites owned and operated by the City of Toronto. They include Assembly Hall, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Clark Centre for the Arts and Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery and the Ascent Gallery at the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Collectively the centres present over 40 gallery shows annually, showcasing works by more than 800 artists, and offer close to 150 art programs each year in collaboration with some 70+ community partners.

More information about the City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries can be found at toronto.ca/CulturalCentres or by following City of Toronto Culture on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.