Representation by: Gallery at 129 Ossington, Art of Traderhorn
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2011, ‘Auto Fixation’, Art Trax Gallery, Port Credit, Ontario
2010, ‘Arcade’, Gallery at 129 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario
2009, Untitled, Liss Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2009, ‘Wisdom from A-Z’, Gallery at 129 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario
2008, ‘tranSiTORY’, Gallery at 129 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario
2007, ‘Where the Grass is Greener’, Gallery at 129 Ossington
2007, Sadie's Diner, Toronto, Ontario
2004, ‘Once Upon A Time…’, Gallery X, Toronto, Ontario
Selected Group Exhibitions
2008-2012, ‘The Artist Project’, Toronto, Ontario
2009-2012, The Royal Agricultural Fair Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2011, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2011, Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto, Ontario
2010, “From Canada with Love”, Pennello Gallery, Cleveland OH., USA
2010 “U8” Sopa Fine Arts, Kelowna, British Columbia.
2008, Winter’s Chill”, Gallery at 129 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario
2009 The Toronto Interantional Art Fair, Liss Gallery Booth, Toronto, Ontario
2009, ‘Upstairs/Downstairs’, Hangman Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2008, Winter’s Chill”, Gallery at 129 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario
2008, Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto, Ontario
2008, Art in the Park, Bronte Park, Oakville
2008, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2008, Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto, Ontario
2007, Tin Toys, Hangman Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2007, Winter’s Chill”, Gallery at 129 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario
2007, “Extravaganza”, Lonsdale Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2007, Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto, Ontario
2007, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2007, Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto, Ontario
2007, Art Interiors, Toronto, Ontario
2006, "Better than Underpants" Group Show, Hangman Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2006, ‘Deck the Walls’, Gallery X, Toronto, Ontario
2006, Group Show, Oma Chiropractic, Toronto, Ontario
2006, OneZedTwo Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2006, Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto, Ontario
2006, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2006, Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto, Ontario
2006, 'Trappings', Gallery X, Toronto, Ontario
2005, Canvas Gallery,Toronto, Ontario
2005, System 4 Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2005, Animation Connection, Toronto, Ontario
2005, ‘Out of Context‘, Steam Whistle Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2005, Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto, On
2005, ‘Art at the Spa‘, Southern Comfort Spa, Toronto, Ontario
2004, Upper Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2004, ‘Affordable Art Show‘, Praxis Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2004, ‘Square Foot‘, A.W.O.L. Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2004, ‘Hi Libido‘, Gallery 1313, Toronto, Ontario
2004, Junction Arts Festival, Toronto, Ontario
2004, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2004, Distillery Outdoor Art Festival, Toronto, Ontario
2004, ‘New Members‘, The Process Gallery, Gallery 1313, Toronto, Ontario
Education
2001-2003 George Brown College (Desktop Publishing Certificate)
1993-1997 Ryerson Polytechnic University (BFA)
1990-1992 Fanshawe College (Interior Design)
Professional Experience
1994 - present, Proprietor of Faux Finish & Mural Company
1999 - 2003, Head of Mural Production at Brushworks Studio
1993-2003, Theatrical Scenic Painting Experience with:
Opera Atelier, Shaw Festival, Canadian Opera Company, Buddies
in Bad Times Theatre, Regent Theatre Foundation, Y.P.T, Theatre Passe
Muraille, Huron Country Playhouse
Selected Collections
Mayor Phyllis Morris, Aurora, Ontario (Mayor of Aurora)
Alex Lifeson, Toronto, Ontario (Rush’s amazing guitarist)
Stuart McLean, Toronto, Ontario (Broadcaster/Comedian/Author)
Ann Marie MacDonald, Toronto, Ontario (Author/Actor/Journalist)
Colio Estates, Toronto, Ontario
Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto, Ontario
Private Collection, West Hollywood, CA, USA
Private Collection, Brighton, England
Private Collection, Anguilla, British West Indies
Private Collection, Istanbul, Turkey
Awards and Grants
2004, People’s Choice Award, Junction Arts Festival, Toronto, Ontario
1997, Blue Brennan Award, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario.
Selected Publications
Argyle magazine, ‘Art & the City’, February, 2008
The Hogtown Project - A coffee table book, Featured Artist, release date TBA
Centre of the City, ‘Artist profile’, September/October 2007
Where Toronto, ‘Hot Art’, October, 2007
Live with Culture. ‘Green Grass’, September 2007
Vapaa Sana, ‘Out of Con text‘ July 28, 2005
Toronto Star, ‘Outdoor Show‘, July 12, 2004
Fundraising/Special Events
2007, 10th Year Anniversary of Sustainability Network, Toronto, Ontario
2004-9, ‘Little Art Show‘, Toronto, Ontario.
2006, Ryerson 35th Anniversary Gala, Toronto, Ontario
2004, ‘Art Attack‘ Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Toronto, Ontario
2001-3, ‘Passion III‘ Charity Auction for PWA/Forte, Toronto, Ontario
Television Credits
2004, Metropia, featured artist
2003, Divine Design with Candice Olson
Professional Affiliations
Professional Member, Riverdale Artists’ Network
Professional Member - CARFAC - Canadian Artists’ Representation
Professional Member, VAO - Visual Arts Ontario
Professional Member, PVAC – Parkdale Village Arts Collective
Ryerson Polytechnic University Alumnus
Teaching/Lecturing Experience
”Art Feeds the Mind”, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, 2009
Brock Early Learning Centre, Art for Kids, 2007, 2011
Ontario Industrial Finishing Skills Training Center, Faux Finish, 2004