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.
Four permanent public artworks for the city of Pickering
2025-Present
Two permanent public for the revitalization of the Whitby waterfront
2025-Present
Large-scale, permanent indoor art installation
Invited finalist for public art contest in Mississauga’s Great Hall in the Mississauga Civic Centre
2025-Present
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Loon Family
Vinyl banner installed throughout 2024 and returning in 2026
North Bay, ON
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.
Seven Grandfather Teachings
2018
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