Project Blog

Art resolution 2013: a fabric quilt block a day

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:43:18 +0000

At the start of the new year, I decided to set what seemed to be a small goal: to make a 9″ square quilt block each day, for the rest of 2013. I consider it like a ‘drawing a day’ exercise, but mine will all be done with fabric. 2 weeks into it, I’m seeing that it’s more work than I expected.
I know that I will not actually be able to do one every day, but I figure I should at least do my best to try. I’ll add new images every few weeks (or whenever I have some progress to show!)

Feature in Greek pastry magazine

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:53:31 +0000

If any of you understand Greek, then by all means, let me know what you think! This article appeared in “Z+G” Magazine, a pastry and cake decorating magazine, based in Athens, Greece. I did an online interview with the editor, Dimitris Moisoglou, so I can only take his word that he used that as content, since I don’t understand a word of it! View the PDF version here:
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Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, 2012 (Toronto, ON)

admin — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:44:04 +0000

From dusk to dawn, art overtook the streets of Toronto on September 29th. My team of assistants and I did a wall of throw-ups (term used in street art culture to describe a graffiti piece put up quickly). Hence the title of this work is “Throw Up”, but unlike conventional graffiti, this is made entirely of sugar. Ironic title, to be sure, since you’d surely get sick on this saccharine confection if you ate too much! It was entirely edible, right down to the “spray paint” used for the stencil tags, thanks to Duff brand cake spray paint.
It was an intense night, with hundreds of people watching us, taking photographs and asking questions. But all of that is what also made it a really fun night. Thanks Toronto!

“Circulation” – installed at École des métiers in Montréal

admin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:45:11 +0000

After much delay and waiting for landscaping, the sculpture is finally installed and ready for public viewing! The official inauguration of the school was held on October 24th. If you’re ever in Montreal, come by for a look. It’s visible from the sidewalk and bike path at 1922 de Maisonneuve West (formerly the old Victoria School).

“Circulation” – sculpture for École des métiers du tourisme, Montreal

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:44:45 +0000

Here is the sculpture completed, recently de-molded. It still needs to be cleaned and have a sealer put on but it won’t change much more after this. It’s still at M3 Béton in this photo, awaiting for installation.

Outdoor sculpture for l’École des métiers du tourisme – Part 2

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 01:23:56 +0000

The book sculpture is nearly complete. This will act as the form for us to use to pour the final concrete sculpture.

Stained (Victoria, B.C.)

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:31:13 +0000

During the month of March, 2011, I was in Victoria, British Columbia doing a residency with Open Space artist run centre. This production residency was to create a new sugar mural, to be installed on an exterior public wall in downtown Victoria. The mural was launched on March 26, and will last until it fully disintegrates in the rain.

Installed work at the Centre d’accueil Marcelle-Ferron

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:45:34 +0000

These 5 ceramic mosaics are now installed in their permanent home. Each one is on a different floor at this seniors home.

Progress 1: Building the book sculpture

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:04:57 +0000

The final concrete sculpture will be made from a mould made entirely from books. This is the beginning process of that sculpture.
It’s a bit of a jumbled mess right now, with me sitting amongst a lot of scattered books, marking, cutting, gluing. But it’s slowing taking shape.

Outdoor sculpture for l’École des métiers du tourisme

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:38:48 +0000

My current project is a public art commission with the Montreal School Board (Commission scolaire de Montréal) for a refurbished school in the heart of downtown Montreal.
The new École des métiers du tourisme will be housed in the old Victoria School building on de Maisonneuve and St. Marc.

Here is a tiny styrofoam maquette of the design:

The sculpture will be 9 feet high (9 feet diameter) and made in concrete. The texture and relief of the tree growth rings and the bark will all be made with the impression and relief of actual books