Aquil Virani is a visual artist studying at McGill. He’s not your typical, stark individualist, stand-alone artist. Virani is unique in that he prefers to collaborate with others and include everyday people in his work. In December 2011, his ideals of collaboration materialized when he completed a live painting for a TEDxMcGill event. This month, at the Fridge Door Gallery, Virani’s show COPYCAT attempts to blur the lines between plagiarism and original art. Tired of hearing his friends say “I can’t draw,” Virani has taken simple doodles from strangers and friends and compiled them into a visually compelling original artwork. I had the chance to speak with Virani about his new show, his inspiration, and that infamous TEDx event.
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