Response By
Terence Kernaghan
Stephen Andrews Demo #3, 1998
oil and pencil on parchment paper Gift of Alan Cohen, London, 2013Response
At first glance one might see people celebrating in a parade, but the grim expressions and (mostly) small signs instead suggest protest.
Taking to the streets, marching, raising their collective voice, Andrews’ subjects in Demo #3 appear united in action and unrest as well as vision and purpose.
The angle suggests we are not part of this collective action as we are elevated, looking downwards. Some of Andrews’ subjects arrest viewers by staring at us, confident and defiant.
Elected in 2018, Terence Kernaghan represents London North Centre as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party. Working previously as an elementary school teacher and librarian, he is a passionate advocate for social justice, health care, housing, and education. He was the first openly gay MPP to be elected to the provincial legislature from London, and is the Parliamentary Critic for LGBTQ Issues.