Hoi Polloi
Mike Hansen – 2012
Hansen’s piece, entitled Hoi Polloi, is an encounter-based installation that deflates the notion of celebrity by giving a moment of stardom to its participants.
Modern Fuel is proud to partner once again with Tone Deaf, Kingston’s annual Festival of Adventurous Sound Performance. As part of the festival, Modern Fuel will be hosting a pop-up installation by Toronto artist Mike Hansen during this year’s festival, from November 2-3, 2012.
Hansen’s piece, entitled Hoi Polloi, is an encounter-based installation that deflates the notion of celebrity by giving a moment of stardom to its participants. Come to Modern Fuel to check out its hard rockin’ exhibition, “Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room,” and experience your moment on the red carpet. Mike Hansen will also present a turntable performance as part of the first night of the festival line-up.
About the Artist
Mike Hansen
Mike Hansen holds an MFA based in installation and sculpture focusing on sound and video from Toronto’s York University. He presently teaches at The University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He has exhibited extensively in Canada and abroad for the past 25 years. His art practice is focused on eliminating the interstice between viewer and the artwork.