
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.

CAMH Therapeutic Art Program
Main Lobby & Exterior Columns at the man entrance
& the Indigenous Ceremony Room Floor
in the new
Secure Care & Recovery building
This project is in process and currently in the development stage, as the new as the building is being constructed
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.
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.
Loon Family
Vinyl banner installed throughout 2024 and returning in 2026
North Bay, ON
Aaniin Community Centre & Library, Markham, ON

This piece is a narrative about community. In the canopy of a tree 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


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