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20 Apr

Ever since she could hold a pen, Flavia Chan has been drawing rainbows, hearts and cats with spikes. Her kindergarten teacher suggested she attend Emily Carr University of Art & Design for Fine Arts. Her childhood included a large amount of time vegetating with many picture books (which her mom stored in a fridge) and her beloved television set. The TV and pictures from the pages of children’s books fueled her imagination and continue to inspire her today. Flavia’s style can be described as “cute with a smidge of sadness.”...

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10 May

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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16 Feb

Neural Bridges consists of five layers, each representing a bridge design: arch, truss, suspension, closed arch and double trunnion. The bridges are broken, no longer connecting – a metaphor for a breakdown in the brain’s ability to communicate with itself; yet also speaking to resiliency, as demonstrated by the strength of the centre bridge, the double trunnion, which remains intact. The artist was inspired by research on the function of brain cells called microglia, and growing evidence that the breaking of important synaptic connections by microglia may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases....

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19 May

In the fight against dementia, the Toronto Blue Jays play for Baycrest Health Sciences. Featuring the signatures of the 2015 American League East Champions, and the full roster of 2016 Toronto Blue Jays, this brain sculpture is dedicated to brain health and the battle against dementia....

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28 Jul

Thierry Guetta, better known as Mr. Brainwash, is a French-born Los Angeles-based artist who has drastically changed the world of art through his creativity and valiant style. With a stunning mixture of street art and pop art, he represents the evolution of art as a whole. He and his work can be seen anywhere in the world. Whether it is the world of film, sports, or music, Mr. Brainwash has found a way to put his name right next to and collaborate with some of the biggest individuals in the history of those fields. Throughout the years, he has managed to touch hearts and inspire individuals of all ages with his sensible art. He and his work can be seen anywhere in the world. From his legendary footage in the massive documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” to his passion and work of giving back to the community, Mr. Brainwash...

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29 Jun

Thierry Guetta, better known as Mr. Brainwash, is a French-born Los Angeles-based artist who has drastically changed the world of art through his creativity and valiant style. With a stunning mixture of street art and pop art, he represents the evolution of art as a whole. He and his work can be seen anywhere in the world. Whether it is the world of film, sports, or music, Mr. Brainwash has found a way to put his name right next to and collaborate with some of the biggest individuals in the history of those fields. Throughout the years, he has managed to touch hearts and inspire individuals of all ages with his sensible art. He and his work can be seen anywhere in the world. From his legendary footage in the massive documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” to his passion and work of giving back to the community, Mr. Brainwash...

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20 Apr

Jieun June Kim is a Toronto-based, Korean-born painter, muralist and art producer. She graduated with honours from Duksung Women’s University in Korea, receiving a BFA in Korean Painting and Fashion Design, and received her MFA in Visual Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. She has exhibited her paintings around the world since 2010 at notable galleries and events, exploring the idea of “home” as an immigrant. Kim is also interested in creating a safe space through street art, and has created numerous murals with various arts organizations, such as Street Art Toronto as well as for corporate partners, including Samsung, Up Canada and Collective Arts Brewery. She is a recipient of the Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship grant from the Toronto Arts Council (2018) and was one of the artists in residence at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (2019). She is the co-founder of KJ Bit Collective, which...

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12 Jun

Carson Teal is a Canadian emerging, multidisciplinary, visual artist and experimental producer represented by Pari Nadimi Gallery in Toronto, Canada. Teal is known for his eloquent use of visuals and audio, creating environments that transcend the confines of physical space. He interlaces rich soundscapes with elements of video projection-mapping over assembled and found objects to create immersive and mesmerizing atmospheres. Teal's multi-disciplinary practice creates an opportunity to be fully present in the moment, where the memory of the piece or performance can be recalled with a myriad of senses....

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19 May

Dirk Westphal is a multimedia artist who lives in New York City and works with photography, sculpture, installation, music and performance art. His photo series are united in their focus on artifice and mutation as hallmarks of our culture. Westphal’s recent work includes exhaustive visual studies of overbred goldfish. In this rendering for the Brain Project, thoughts and memories are not unlike fish that swim with purpose and intent. Murky water changes everything. So does dementia....

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29 Jun

Elizabeth (Libs) Elliott is a textile artist exploring the intersection of technology and traditional craft by using generative code to design and make handmade quilts. A deep appreciation for craftsmanship, design history and future-focused applications are all reflected in her work. She studied Material Art & Design at OCAD University and lives and works in Toronto. Her commissions include work for individuals and corporate clients such as Absolut Vodka. She has exhibited her work internationally and has been covered by the media in publications such as Gizmodo.com, Design Milk and Casa Vogue....

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