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29 Jun

Dave Bagley is a self-taught artist who lives and works in Toronto and whose drawing has developed over time into his own unique style. His work is inspired by nature and personal geometric patterns derived from deep within his own mind. Insects, animals and plants can all be found represented in repetitive detail in his drawings. His use of the mandala evolved as he became more fascinated by the fractal mathematical structure throughout his artworks....

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29 Jun

Ben Sellick is a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto. His recent works are assemblages of thousands of tiny pieces of paper. Sellick cuts and produces the pieces with a three-hole-punch and desktop spiral binding machine. Then, using an X-Acto blade, tweezers and glue, he meticulously and methodically arranges each individual piece, one at a time, into various shapes, patterns and forms. The process is a highly repetitive performative act which demands concentration, commitment and dedication. Sellick studied Illustration at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ont., and graduated in 2004....

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31 Mar

When standing on a shore, we witness the power of the sea as the waves crash inland. When we look to the night sky, we are imbued to contemplate the vastness of the universe. Humbled and awed by the natural world in which we live, Richard Ahnert was inspired to paint stories about our relationship with the universe. Nature unabashedly reveals her beauty, history, mystery, power and vulnerability to us all. Our brain is much like our environment, vast, complex and fragile. As we push and test the limits of both, it is our responsibility to respect, understand and protect them. This is Holding On. www.mycanvas.ca...

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20 Apr

Ashley, the youngest Campbell, was originally a theater major at Pepperdine University, California. Music had always been a major part of her life, beginning with piano lessons at age six, then picking up the guitar at 15. But it wasn’t until she was asked to learn the banjo for a role in Pepperdine’s Edinburgh Theater program that music began to take the wheel as both a passion and a career. Shortly after graduation, Ashley joined her father, Glen, on his Goodbye Tour where she played both banjo and keyboard. “I can't even put into words how priceless it was for me to be able to perform with my dad,” she said. “I had the best seat in the house, being right there on stage with him every night. Watching him was the ultimate lesson in sharing joy and experiences through music.” After the tour, Ashley signed a publishing deal and moved to...

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29 Jun

Having over 10 years of experience creating artwork with aerosol paint on exterior mediums, birdO recently parted ways from the advertising field to pursue his passion full-time. With several large-scale projects under his belt and pieces in over 25 cities globally, birdO's approach focuses on an acute awareness of the surface and studious preparation with regard to local culture and surroundings....

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08 Mar

David Arrigo is known for his works of art for the sports world and corporate industry that include murals and bold designs for helmets. His inspiration for the Brain Project is our pride in our national game of hockey. His piece celebrates the game at the grassroots level and all the parents who have sacrificed their time to give their children an opportunity to play. www.darrigoart.com...

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11 May

Ashley, the youngest Campbell, was originally a theater major at Pepperdine University, California. Music had always been a major part of her life, beginning with piano lessons at age six, then picking up the guitar at 15. But it wasn’t until she was asked to learn the banjo for a role in Pepperdine’s Edinburgh Theater program that music began to take the wheel as both a passion and a career. Shortly after graduation, Ashley joined her father, Glen, on his Goodbye Tour where she played both banjo and keyboard. “I can't even put into words how priceless it was for me to be able to perform with my dad,” she said. “I had the best seat in the house, being right there on stage with him every night. Watching him was the ultimate lesson in sharing joy and experiences through music.” After the tour, Ashley signed a publishing deal and moved to...

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02 May

Joy and Rose Broadbent are multidisciplinary artists based in Toronto. Together, the Broadbent Sisters transform the domestic into dreamlike realms where sparkles are swept and spaces are cleared. They use performance and installation to create interactive experiences that transform lowly everyday objects into mystical artifacts. Their unfolding art practice, 'Clearing Spaces' examines themes of domestic life, meditation, femininity, religious ritual, and pop spirituality. They have produced multiple exhibitions in the series 'Clearing Spaces'; which have been shown internationally at the Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, TRAFO Centre for Contemporary Art, The Art Gallery of Ontario, HUNTCLUB, Katzman Contemporary, The Drake Hotel, and as part of the Sunday Drive Art Projects. Joy and Rose find collaboration to be a unique venue for distilling the essence of form and exploring telepathic ways of creating. They are represented by Katzman Contemporary....

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29 Jun

Joy and Rose Broadbent are multidisciplinary artists based in Toronto. Together, the Broadbent Sisters transform the domestic into dreamlike realms where sparkles are swept and spaces are cleared. They use performance and installation to create interactive experiences that transform lowly everyday objects into mystical artifacts. Their unfolding art practice, 'Clearing Spaces' examines themes of domestic life, meditation, femininity, religious ritual, and pop spirituality. They have produced multiple exhibitions in the series 'Clearing Spaces'; which have been shown internationally at the Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, TRAFO Centre for Contemporary Art, The Art Gallery of Ontario, HUNTCLUB, Katzman Contemporary, The Drake Hotel, and as part of the Sunday Drive Art Projects. Joy and Rose find collaboration to be a unique venue for distilling the essence of form and exploring telepathic ways of creating. They are represented by Katzman Contemporary....

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