Collective Body

Exhibition Public

Presented as part of OCAD University’s 150th Anniversary Program, Collective Body is a multidisciplinary project by student Gülay Alpay, selected and awarded support through the anniversary program.

100 McCaul St. 2nd floor
100 McCaul St. 2nd floor
People performing an art project at the Sharp Centre

Presented as part of OCAD University’s 150th Anniversary Program, Collective Body is a multidisciplinary project by student Gülay Alpay, selected and awarded support through the anniversary program. Bringing together installation, performance, wearable art, photography, and experimental 16mm film, the exhibition explores inclusivity, connection, collective identity, and shared responsibility.

Rooted in the belief that art can bring people together, Collective Body invites OCAD U students, faculty, alumni, and staff to participate in a shared creative experience that celebrates community, collaboration, and belonging.

At the heart of the exhibition is a large-scale wearable dress that functions as both a sculptural installation and a living artwork. Activated through movement and collective participation, the dress becomes a symbol of unity, carrying individual memories, emotions, and experiences within a shared body.

The exhibition also features behind-the-scenes photographs documenting the project's creative development, alongside an experimental 16mm short film that explores the relationship between the body, movement, and collective consciousness.

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