I was invited to be a jury for the All Things with Imagination competition hosted at the McMichael Art gallery of Canada. Worked with the other judges to determine 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place winners for this competition, as well as a First Choice Favourite.
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Acrylic on canvas, Summer 2019
Won all three first place awards for my Art piece! Currently on Display at the McMicheal Art Gallery of Ontario. The link to the McMichael competition site is located HERE to see more information!
Me and my team received first place for our 7 foot tall Muskoka Chair design that was selected by a panel of judges to be created and exhibited at the 2015 Pan Am Games. My contributions to the team consisted of the concept, initial design and execution. With my background at working at the McMichael Art Gallery of Ontario, I drew inspiration from from influential Canadian artists who created art that incorporated our nation’s roots. This is exemplified in the loon, feathers, and fish, influenced by Indigenous artist, Norval Morrisseau. Our Canadian landscape was inspired by the Group of Seven artists through the use of bold colours and the imagery of untouched Canadian landscapes. The design captures Ontario’s cottage life through iconic Canadian imagery pertaining representing our nature and spiritual roots.
