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Tessa Shank

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CURRENT PUBLIC ART & INSTALLATION PROJECTS

 I have had the honour of working in public art since 2017. I have held roles as a curator, as a selection panel member, as a cultural advisor, and as an artist. I have enjoyed the collaborative and collective nature of the work and I appreciate that public art is rooted in building partnerships and uplifting the community.


The following projects are my work as an artist in public art & installation.

YTZ | PERSPECTIVES 2025

The Perspectives public art program showcases local artistic talent on a large scale in the pedestrian tunnel of the passenger terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Every six months, there are new works on display, and feature artists and their unique perspectives on Toronto’s vibrant cultures, neighbourhoods, attractions and environment. My artwork will be on display until December 2025.


    Town of Whitby | Spirit of the Lake


      City of pickering | Boardwalk

      I had the honour of participating on this project with the city of Pickering, designing four permanent art panels for the newly revitalized Beachfront Park. The artworks will be located as part of a new railing on the elevated walkway and cycling route at Beachfront Park. 



        CAMH | Secure care & Recovery building


        CAMH Therapeutic Art Program 

        Main Lobby 

        & Indigenous Ceremony Room Floor

        2024 - In progress




        CAMH 

        Queen Street West redevelopment 

        Secure Care & Recovery building 

        Toronto, ON




        North bay | overpass banner project





        Loon Family  

        Vinyl banner installed throughout 2024 and returning in 2026

        North Bay, ON

        CITY OF MARKHAM | SEven grandfather teachings


        Seven Grandfather Teachings

        2018




        Aaniin Community Centre & Library, Markham, ON


        (click photo for link to this project)

        Concord Sky Public Art Program


        Nature in Concord

        2023

        This piece is a narrative about community.  In the canopy is a symphony of different beings,

        all intertwined and living as one. Creatures who live in balance alongside one another in a commentary on the importance of community.  Together in a hoop made of roots, which represents not only the tree that all this life is residing and thriving in, but also expresses the importance of creating roots in community that will allow for people and families to grow stronger. 




        Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

        Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining: Indigenous Music & Arts Festival branding

        PUBLIC ART & INSTALLATION | FINALIST & CONCEPT ART

        Continue to concept art for past projects ^

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