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Last week we mentioned we had a few new blog series planned for 2017 and today one of them begins. With Canada celebrating 150 years this year, we are planning to do our part here on the blog by celebrating Canadian design, featuring Canadian artists, designers and architects all year long. And what better way to kick things off than with the Toronto Design Offsite Festival starting next week, (January 16 to January 22, 2017). First off, Do Design.
Do Design
Do Design (January 19 to January 22/17) is a free exhibit showcasing design in the vibrant neighborhood at various storefronts on Dundas Street West (Bathurst to Grace). The exhibit is offering up an amazing array of activities and exhibits. Over the four days ,visitors are invited to experience the street as an all-hours gallery and take the opportunity to explore design in multiple ways.
For 2017 Do Design will be featuring a special collaboration with StopGap Foundation. This street wide presentation introduces several new, deployable ramps to businesses in the area, an interactive ramp project with videos and images, raising awareness about barriers in the built environment.
The combined exhibit and programming highlight diverse forms of design from finely crafted objects to projects of social innovation and are intended to spark conversation about design as a means of creating involvement, community, diversity and connection. Do Design offers unique perspectives, talents and capabilities and points the way to an inclusive culture. The Do Design program is listed at the bottom of this post. Firstly, a mini preview of some of the participating designers/studios.
23 Participating Designers/Studios in 26 Venues:
Nate Asis / Azizing Design / Bookhou / Cambium Design / Emma Chorestecki / Kyle Garland / gogo+martin / Handwork Studio / I Love Crow / Jacob Riches / The Laneway Project / Justine Latour / Yorgo Liapis / Erin MacKeen / MiCO / Jacob Riches / Cindy Rendely Architexture / Oasis Skateboard Factory / Lois Schklar / StopGap Foundation / Studio Vine Glass / Guillermo Trejo
YORGO LIAPIS | #HASHTAG GALLERY
830 DUNDAS ST. W.Maize Pendant Walnut
Yorgo Liapis is a visual artist and woodworker. His furniture is inspired by the beauty and efficiency of patterns found in nature, the expressions of meaning and “sacredness” in human cultures, as well as the symbiotic relationship between artist and material. His objective is to become increasingly attuned to his intuition so that through his art, he might express some truth about the human experience.
Maize Pendant is inspired by food systems in Mexico. It resembles corn husks, and is a celebration of the beautiful and cultural significance of corn crops.
GUILLERMO TREJO | DUNDAS EUCLID ANIMAL HOSPITAL
840 DUNDAS ST. W.
Deconstructed Chair Wood pallet, spray paint
Guillermo Trejo is a Mexican Artist based in Ottawa. He completed his BFA at the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Etching in Mexico City with a specialization in printmaking, and moved to Canada in 2007. The experience of immigration and distance has shaped Trejo’s work. Since moving to Ottawa, he has earned an MFA from University of Ottawa and has been an active member of the artistic community. He has exhibited at the Ottawa Art Gallery, Saw Gallery and other artist-run centres across the country.
Deconstructed Chair is project that presents Guillermo's "Model #2 Chair" before its thirteen pieces are cut and assembled. In its abstracted form, the simplicity of the chair's design becomes apparent. This stencil used to define the components of the chair can be easily transported and set in any standard pallet. This way the chair can be recreated easily anywhere.
Deconstructed Chair Wood pallet, spray paint
Guillermo Trejo is a Mexican Artist based in Ottawa. He completed his BFA at the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Etching in Mexico City with a specialization in printmaking, and moved to Canada in 2007. The experience of immigration and distance has shaped Trejo’s work. Since moving to Ottawa, he has earned an MFA from University of Ottawa and has been an active member of the artistic community. He has exhibited at the Ottawa Art Gallery, Saw Gallery and other artist-run centres across the country.
Deconstructed Chair is project that presents Guillermo's "Model #2 Chair" before its thirteen pieces are cut and assembled. In its abstracted form, the simplicity of the chair's design becomes apparent. This stencil used to define the components of the chair can be easily transported and set in any standard pallet. This way the chair can be recreated easily anywhere.
HANDWORK STUDIO | COMRAGS
812 DUNDAS ST. W.
Urban Cube Seating Series Khaddar-Woven Cotton and Hand Block Printing with Printed Reflective Tape
Handwork Studio is an initiative of two experienced Canadian designers, Munira Amin and Rachel MacHenry. With ongoing connections in Pakistan, Nepal, India, Haiti and Peru, the studio provides contemporary design services for artisan-based production. Through a network of specialized craft and technical associates, the studio offers design consultation to a variety of artisan focused enterprises including government ministries and trade facilitation offices, import and design companies, artisan organizations and international development institutions. Handwork Studio is committed to design innovation through socially and environmentally sustainable methods.
I LOVE CROW | VILLAGE PIZZA
761 DUNDAS ST. W.
Copper Birds Copper, wire
CROW is an energetic art and design studio based in Toronto Canada. Established in 2010, CROW provides custom art/design services and solutions to interior designers, art consultants and architects. As projects become increasingly complex, CROW combines design skills with art production expertise to offer innovative techniques and materials to create unique visual experiences.
bookhou was co-founded by John Booth and Arounna Khounnoraj in 2002 to showcase their individual and collaborative work. They are a multidisciplinary studio that emphasizes natural handmade materials and small production pieces.
John Booth received his education from Queens University and his architecture degree from the University of Toronto. He is currently working with form and structure in both painting and furniture. Arounna Khounnoraj received her education from the Ontario College of Art, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and a MFA from the University of Waterloo. She is currently exploring pattern and image in her textiles and sculptures. In the fall of 2008 they opened their brick and mortar shop located on Dundas Street West in Toronto.
Copper Birds Copper, wire
CROW is an energetic art and design studio based in Toronto Canada. Established in 2010, CROW provides custom art/design services and solutions to interior designers, art consultants and architects. As projects become increasingly complex, CROW combines design skills with art production expertise to offer innovative techniques and materials to create unique visual experiences.
BOOKHOU
798 DUNDAS ST. W.
Wood Trays bookhou was co-founded by John Booth and Arounna Khounnoraj in 2002 to showcase their individual and collaborative work. They are a multidisciplinary studio that emphasizes natural handmade materials and small production pieces.
John Booth received his education from Queens University and his architecture degree from the University of Toronto. He is currently working with form and structure in both painting and furniture. Arounna Khounnoraj received her education from the Ontario College of Art, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and a MFA from the University of Waterloo. She is currently exploring pattern and image in her textiles and sculptures. In the fall of 2008 they opened their brick and mortar shop located on Dundas Street West in Toronto.
OASIS SKATEBOARD FACTORY | SOVEREIGN STATE
827 DUNDAS ST. W.
Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF), founded by teacher Craig Morrison, has attracted considerable media exposure and received a Ken Spencer Award from the CEA for its innovative program. OSF is one of three programs offered by Oasis Alternative Secondary School, one of 22 alternative secondary schools of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Students design, build and market skateboards, along with paraphernalia for the skateboard culture, and earn academic credit. Nearly all OSF students graduate from high school.
Be sure to catch founder Craig Morrison speak at Do Design(er) Talks on Saturday, January 21st @ 2pm.
Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF), founded by teacher Craig Morrison, has attracted considerable media exposure and received a Ken Spencer Award from the CEA for its innovative program. OSF is one of three programs offered by Oasis Alternative Secondary School, one of 22 alternative secondary schools of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Students design, build and market skateboards, along with paraphernalia for the skateboard culture, and earn academic credit. Nearly all OSF students graduate from high school.
Be sure to catch founder Craig Morrison speak at Do Design(er) Talks on Saturday, January 21st @ 2pm.
2 comments:
This looks super cool - I just wish I was on the right side of the ocean to go and visit!
- Natalie
www.workovereasy.com
Natalie - right? so much talent on that side of the country!
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