Canadian Mathlete and Calvin Klein Hand Model Rey Ortega (read his interview) wanted me to let all of you know about his upcoming group show, No Parachute Required, opening next Thursday at Gallery 1313 in Toronto. I won’t be there because I’m allergic to snow and hats with ear flaps, but I know that several of you are Canadians by trade. I check the stats, there’s no sense in denying it. If you’re anywhere in the sovereign Maple Nation you have no excuse for missing out on this show. Aside from Rey’s work, the show also features works from Christina Ung, Alexei Vella, Greg Hill, Michael Byers, and Kyung Soon Park (mentioned previously). That’s a seriously great line-up, and for the first time in my life I’m a little regretful that I’m not going to America’s little brother. Check the flyer (above) for all the details. And as an added bonus Rey was drunk enough to send me a great shot of one of his newest works. The piece is actually the finished version of the sketch that was featured in my interview with Rey. How do you like them apples, Internet? See the masterwork after the jump.

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