Artistic practice, interests, and media
Drawing; Painting; Printmaking; Photography - from dark room to digital media; Video and animation- using digital video effects and
projections with photography and other media or installation/conceptual works; Installation - creating / building objects or
environments that integrate or extend conceptual frames; Bookbinding and journaling - building book structures and
immersing in materials through the book and writing. Collaborating with other artists.
Drawing; Painting; Printmaking; Photography - from dark room to digital media; Video and animation- using digital video effects and
projections with photography and other media or installation/conceptual works; Installation - creating / building objects or
environments that integrate or extend conceptual frames; Bookbinding and journaling - building book structures and
immersing in materials through the book and writing. Collaborating with other artists.
Education
2010-2018 Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC Canada
1999-2000 Diploma, New Media, Computer Master Institute of New Media and Internet Technology ,
Specialization in Internet Site Design, Digital Animation, Multimedia Production, Victoria BC Canada
1986-1990 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours; York University, Specialization in Visual Arts, Downsview, ON Canada
1984-1986 Toronto School of Art, Fine Arts Studio (F/T), Toronto, ON Canada
1977-2007 Training in Classical Ballet, Character, Modern & Jazz, RAD; Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, MB Canada
Goh Ballet, Professional Program, Vancouver, B.C.; Back Stage Dance Co., Vancouver, BC Canada
Lynda Raino Dance & Victoria School of Contemporary Dance, Victoria, BC Canada
2010-2018 Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC Canada
1999-2000 Diploma, New Media, Computer Master Institute of New Media and Internet Technology ,
Specialization in Internet Site Design, Digital Animation, Multimedia Production, Victoria BC Canada
1986-1990 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours; York University, Specialization in Visual Arts, Downsview, ON Canada
1984-1986 Toronto School of Art, Fine Arts Studio (F/T), Toronto, ON Canada
1977-2007 Training in Classical Ballet, Character, Modern & Jazz, RAD; Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, MB Canada
Goh Ballet, Professional Program, Vancouver, B.C.; Back Stage Dance Co., Vancouver, BC Canada
Lynda Raino Dance & Victoria School of Contemporary Dance, Victoria, BC Canada
Residencies & Mentorships
2023 Icelandic Textile Centre, international artist residency
2021 ACE Proyecto, Buenos Aires, virtual international artist residency cohort "Frontier"
2018 Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, Mentorship with Harold Klunder
Exhibitions
2023 Icelandic Textile Centre, international artist residency
2021 ACE Proyecto, Buenos Aires, virtual international artist residency cohort "Frontier"
2018 Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, Mentorship with Harold Klunder
Exhibitions
2023 "Little Gems" Victoria Arts Council, Victoria, BC Canada
2022 "Xcelebrate" Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2022 "You and I", the intersections of art, activism, and protest. International Group Exhibition, Curator Aleks Ka Kusowska, Poland/Ireland
2021 "New Beginnings. New Work" Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2021 "A Moment in Time", Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2021 Lacuna Festivals 2021 International, Contemporary Art Festival: "Distance", Online, Canary Islands, Spain, Video
Selected “Littoral Zones: The Frontiers Between” with the AHA! Collective
2021 “Re-Vision” Group Exhibition photo-based art, Metchosin ArtPod, Metchosin, BC Canada
2021 “Turn the Page”, International Book Arts Show, Catapult Gallery, Southeast Missouri State University, MO, USA
2020 “Covid LIFE: Virtual Drawing in the Time of Covid”, Online Group Exhibition, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios,
Victoria, BC Canada
2020 “A Moment in Time”, Online Exhibition, Group Show, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Victoria, BC Canada
2020 “The SPACE Between” Covid-19 Online Exhibition, Group Show, Metchosin ArtPod, BC Canada
2019 “Bridges” Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2019 “Winter Wanderings II”, group exhibition and sale, Studio H Canada, Victoria, BC Canada
2019 “Intentions” selected paintings, Metchosin Municipal Hall, Victoria, BC Canada
2018 "Darkness into Light", digital sublimation prints, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2018 "Art Passage", small paintings, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2018 “Winter Wanderings”, group exhibition and sale, Studio H Canada, Victoria, BC Canada
2017 Group exhibition, digital composite, Ministry of Citizens' Services, Victoria, BC Canada
2017 Group exhibition, paintings, Ministry of Attorney General, Victoria, BC Canada
2016 “Visual Records: Exploring Narrative in Art”, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC
2015 “Reverie”, Metchosin Community Association, Solo Exhibition, Photography, Victoria, BC Canada
2014 “The Human Condition”, digital composite, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC
2008 “The Art of the Book” International Multimedia Exhibit, Curator, Victoria, BC Canada
2007 “The Art of the Book” International Multimedia Exhibit, Curator, Victoria, BC Canada
2007 “Under the Influence” selected paintings, The Body Celeb, Out of the Box Productions, Victoria, BC Canada
2006 “Between the Lines” Solo Exhibition, Paintings/ Installation, Victoria Arts Connection, Victoria, BC Canada
2006 “Between the Lines” Solo Exhibition, Paintings/ Installation, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, BC Canada
2005 “The ReCreation Room” Group Show, Outdoor Toy Installation, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, BC Canada
2005 “H3 Realty: Homeless Homes for the Homeless” Installation, The Ministry of Casual Living, Victoria, BC Canada
2005 “Artists and their Children Collaboration Victoria Arts Connection, Group Show , Victoria, BC Canada
2005 Stinking Fish Studio Tour and Exhibition, Metchosin, BC Canada
2001 Cross Grain Photography Exhibition, Group Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, BC Canada
1997 “The LabourArt Project”, Photography and interactive web installation, Durham Art Gallery, Durham, ON Canada
1998 “The LabourArt Project”, Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON Canada
1998 “The LabourArt Project”, Hamilton Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, Hamilton, ON Canada
1998 “The LabourArt Project”, Canadian Auto Workers Family and Education Ctr, Port Elgin, ON Canada
1995 Recent Work, Canadian Auto Workers Family and Education Ctr, Port Elgin, ON Canada
1993 Solo Exhibition, Paintings, Among Friends Studio/Gallery, Queen Charlotte City, BC Canada
1992 "Night Society of Artists" Group Show, Among Friends Studio/Gallery, Prints Queen Charlotte City, BC Canada
1990 "Lucid Waking" Photography Installation, IDA Gallery, York University, Toronto, ON Canada
1989 "Coded Zones" Installation, Samuel Beckett Theatre, York University, Toronto, ON Canada
1989 "Coded Zones" Paintings, Samuel J. Zacks Gallery, York University, Toronto, ON Canada
Awards and Grants
2022 Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund for "Physical Intersections Digital Collaborations" community project with Xchanges Gallery and Studios, Victoria Arts Council, MediaNet/Flux Media Gallery, Victoria BC Canada ($100,000)
2000 Sooke Film Festival, "Best Integrated New Media Work" The LabourArt Project,
Web Site & Short Film, Sooke, BC Canada
1997 Best black & white photograph, Durham Art Gallery Open Juried Exhibition, Durham, ON Canada
1990 Binney & Smith ("Liquitex") National Achievement Award for Painting, Toronto, ON Canada
1982 Emily Carr College of Art and Design, workshop scholarship, Vancouver, BC Canada
2022 "Xcelebrate" Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2022 "You and I", the intersections of art, activism, and protest. International Group Exhibition, Curator Aleks Ka Kusowska, Poland/Ireland
2021 "New Beginnings. New Work" Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2021 "A Moment in Time", Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2021 Lacuna Festivals 2021 International, Contemporary Art Festival: "Distance", Online, Canary Islands, Spain, Video
Selected “Littoral Zones: The Frontiers Between” with the AHA! Collective
2021 “Re-Vision” Group Exhibition photo-based art, Metchosin ArtPod, Metchosin, BC Canada
2021 “Turn the Page”, International Book Arts Show, Catapult Gallery, Southeast Missouri State University, MO, USA
2020 “Covid LIFE: Virtual Drawing in the Time of Covid”, Online Group Exhibition, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios,
Victoria, BC Canada
2020 “A Moment in Time”, Online Exhibition, Group Show, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Victoria, BC Canada
2020 “The SPACE Between” Covid-19 Online Exhibition, Group Show, Metchosin ArtPod, BC Canada
2019 “Bridges” Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2019 “Winter Wanderings II”, group exhibition and sale, Studio H Canada, Victoria, BC Canada
2019 “Intentions” selected paintings, Metchosin Municipal Hall, Victoria, BC Canada
2018 "Darkness into Light", digital sublimation prints, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2018 "Art Passage", small paintings, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC Canada
2018 “Winter Wanderings”, group exhibition and sale, Studio H Canada, Victoria, BC Canada
2017 Group exhibition, digital composite, Ministry of Citizens' Services, Victoria, BC Canada
2017 Group exhibition, paintings, Ministry of Attorney General, Victoria, BC Canada
2016 “Visual Records: Exploring Narrative in Art”, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC
2015 “Reverie”, Metchosin Community Association, Solo Exhibition, Photography, Victoria, BC Canada
2014 “The Human Condition”, digital composite, Xchanges Artists Gallery & Studios, Group Exhibition, Victoria, BC
2008 “The Art of the Book” International Multimedia Exhibit, Curator, Victoria, BC Canada
2007 “The Art of the Book” International Multimedia Exhibit, Curator, Victoria, BC Canada
2007 “Under the Influence” selected paintings, The Body Celeb, Out of the Box Productions, Victoria, BC Canada
2006 “Between the Lines” Solo Exhibition, Paintings/ Installation, Victoria Arts Connection, Victoria, BC Canada
2006 “Between the Lines” Solo Exhibition, Paintings/ Installation, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, BC Canada
2005 “The ReCreation Room” Group Show, Outdoor Toy Installation, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, BC Canada
2005 “H3 Realty: Homeless Homes for the Homeless” Installation, The Ministry of Casual Living, Victoria, BC Canada
2005 “Artists and their Children Collaboration Victoria Arts Connection, Group Show , Victoria, BC Canada
2005 Stinking Fish Studio Tour and Exhibition, Metchosin, BC Canada
2001 Cross Grain Photography Exhibition, Group Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, BC Canada
1997 “The LabourArt Project”, Photography and interactive web installation, Durham Art Gallery, Durham, ON Canada
1998 “The LabourArt Project”, Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON Canada
1998 “The LabourArt Project”, Hamilton Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, Hamilton, ON Canada
1998 “The LabourArt Project”, Canadian Auto Workers Family and Education Ctr, Port Elgin, ON Canada
1995 Recent Work, Canadian Auto Workers Family and Education Ctr, Port Elgin, ON Canada
1993 Solo Exhibition, Paintings, Among Friends Studio/Gallery, Queen Charlotte City, BC Canada
1992 "Night Society of Artists" Group Show, Among Friends Studio/Gallery, Prints Queen Charlotte City, BC Canada
1990 "Lucid Waking" Photography Installation, IDA Gallery, York University, Toronto, ON Canada
1989 "Coded Zones" Installation, Samuel Beckett Theatre, York University, Toronto, ON Canada
1989 "Coded Zones" Paintings, Samuel J. Zacks Gallery, York University, Toronto, ON Canada
Awards and Grants
2022 Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund for "Physical Intersections Digital Collaborations" community project with Xchanges Gallery and Studios, Victoria Arts Council, MediaNet/Flux Media Gallery, Victoria BC Canada ($100,000)
2000 Sooke Film Festival, "Best Integrated New Media Work" The LabourArt Project,
Web Site & Short Film, Sooke, BC Canada
1997 Best black & white photograph, Durham Art Gallery Open Juried Exhibition, Durham, ON Canada
1990 Binney & Smith ("Liquitex") National Achievement Award for Painting, Toronto, ON Canada
1982 Emily Carr College of Art and Design, workshop scholarship, Vancouver, BC Canada
Juries
2022 Metchosin ArtPod, Ekphrasis Exhibition Juror and Featured Artist, Metchosin, BC Canada
1997 Ontario Arts Council, Special Projects, Juror, Toronto, ON Canada
1997 Tom Thompson Memorial Gallery, Exhibition Juror, Owen Sound, ON Canada
1996 Sir Sam Steele Public Art Gallery, Exhibition Juror, Orillia, ON Canada
1995 Town of Walkerton, Annual Exhibition, Juror, Walkerton, ON Canada
2022 Metchosin ArtPod, Ekphrasis Exhibition Juror and Featured Artist, Metchosin, BC Canada
1997 Ontario Arts Council, Special Projects, Juror, Toronto, ON Canada
1997 Tom Thompson Memorial Gallery, Exhibition Juror, Owen Sound, ON Canada
1996 Sir Sam Steele Public Art Gallery, Exhibition Juror, Orillia, ON Canada
1995 Town of Walkerton, Annual Exhibition, Juror, Walkerton, ON Canada
Teaching and Leadership
2016-Current Artistic Director, Studio H Canada International Artist Residency program, Metchosin, BC Canada
2000 Computer Master, Flash Animation, Victoria B.C.
1996-97 Internet & Basic Computer Knowledge Workshop Leader, (Level I, II) Durham, ON
1996 Dance Instructor, The Other Arts Centre, ballet Durham, ON
1993-94 Dance Instructor, ballet, jazz, performance , Queen Charlotte City, B.C.
1985-86 High Relief Printing instructor, In-Service program for Secondary School Teachers, York University, ON
1983-84 Dance Instructor, Olga Evranoff School of Dance, ballet, Toronto, ON
1982 Dance Specialist, Camp Wahanowin, ballet, jazz, choreography, Orillia, ON
2016-Current Artistic Director, Studio H Canada International Artist Residency program, Metchosin, BC Canada
2000 Computer Master, Flash Animation, Victoria B.C.
1996-97 Internet & Basic Computer Knowledge Workshop Leader, (Level I, II) Durham, ON
1996 Dance Instructor, The Other Arts Centre, ballet Durham, ON
1993-94 Dance Instructor, ballet, jazz, performance , Queen Charlotte City, B.C.
1985-86 High Relief Printing instructor, In-Service program for Secondary School Teachers, York University, ON
1983-84 Dance Instructor, Olga Evranoff School of Dance, ballet, Toronto, ON
1982 Dance Specialist, Camp Wahanowin, ballet, jazz, choreography, Orillia, ON
Professional Experiences
2007-2020 Province of British Columbia, Director, Ministry of Citizens’ Services, Victoria, B.C.
2006-07 Etrac Solutions Inc., Project Manager (Contract), Victoria, B.C.
2000-05 Corus Custom Networks, Creative Services Manager (Television), Victoria, B.C.
1998-1999 Campbell's Soup Co. Ltd., Pepperidge Farm, Marketing & Admin Coordinator, Toronto, ON
1996-98 Durham Art Gallery, Curator/Director, Durham, ON
1998 Image Business, Client Services, Marketing and Promotions Project Manager (Contract), Durham, ON
1995 Georgian College Labour Studies Dept. & Grey Bruce Labour Council, Labour & Art
Project Researcher, Owen Sound, ON, (Contract)
1990-91 Toronto School of Art, Executive Director, Toronto, ON
1988-90 Arts Stu, Non-Prot Artist Services Inc., Founder/Manager, York University, Downsview, ON
1984-86 Northern Spirit Gallery, Partner, King City, ON
2007-2020 Province of British Columbia, Director, Ministry of Citizens’ Services, Victoria, B.C.
2006-07 Etrac Solutions Inc., Project Manager (Contract), Victoria, B.C.
2000-05 Corus Custom Networks, Creative Services Manager (Television), Victoria, B.C.
1998-1999 Campbell's Soup Co. Ltd., Pepperidge Farm, Marketing & Admin Coordinator, Toronto, ON
1996-98 Durham Art Gallery, Curator/Director, Durham, ON
1998 Image Business, Client Services, Marketing and Promotions Project Manager (Contract), Durham, ON
1995 Georgian College Labour Studies Dept. & Grey Bruce Labour Council, Labour & Art
Project Researcher, Owen Sound, ON, (Contract)
1990-91 Toronto School of Art, Executive Director, Toronto, ON
1988-90 Arts Stu, Non-Prot Artist Services Inc., Founder/Manager, York University, Downsview, ON
1984-86 Northern Spirit Gallery, Partner, King City, ON
Conferences
2019 Festival of Anarchy, Presenter “Anarchism and Art - Three Projects”. Anarchist Book Fair, Victoria, B.C.
2018 GovConnect, Facilitator, Agile Change Management for groups and teams, Victoria, B.C.
2015 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Ottawa, ON
2013 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Victoria, B.C.
2013 Alliance For Arts, Vancouver, B.C., BC Creative Convergence: Towards A Cultural Policy Framework
2013 Re-Imagining Communities and Civil Society International Conference, Guelph, ON - Paper Presentation
“Between the Lines: Arts and Cultural Policy in Canada – Comparative Analysis and International Contexts"
2013 University of Victoria, B.C. Hague Institute for the Internationalization of Law (HiiL) The Legitimacy of Private
Transnational Governance by Contract, Session Chair for Panel IV: Contractual Governance in Supply Chains
2012 Public Sector Management Conference, Infonex, Victoria, BC - Speaker, Change Management
Volunteer
2020 - 2022 Metchosin Arts and Culture Centre, Metchosin, B.C. Board Director
2015-current Northern Women Art Collaborative, International, Artist and Researcher, Contributor
2000-current Xchanges Gallery and Studios, Victoria, B.C. Current role - President (2019-2023)
2020-21 Ground Zero Printmakers, Victoria, B.C. Board Member Director
2012-15 International Development Conference at University of Toronto Scarborough, Advisory Board
2005-09 Victoria Arts Connection Multidiscipline Society, Curator, Victoria, B.C.
2007-09 Pacific Festival of the Book, Founder & Project Manager, Victoria, B.C.
1995-99 Arts Stuff Non-Profit Artist Services Inc. York University, President, Downsview, ON
1996 The Other Arts Centre, Committee Member, Durham, ON
1996 Durham Art Gallery, Director, Durham, ON
1995 Edgehill Country Waldorf School, Director, Durham, ON
1992-94 Queen Charlotte Islands Arts Council, Director/Treasurer, Queen Charlotte, B.C.
1989/90 Undergraduate Committee, Fine Arts, York University, Downsview, ON
2019 Festival of Anarchy, Presenter “Anarchism and Art - Three Projects”. Anarchist Book Fair, Victoria, B.C.
2018 GovConnect, Facilitator, Agile Change Management for groups and teams, Victoria, B.C.
2015 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Ottawa, ON
2013 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Victoria, B.C.
2013 Alliance For Arts, Vancouver, B.C., BC Creative Convergence: Towards A Cultural Policy Framework
2013 Re-Imagining Communities and Civil Society International Conference, Guelph, ON - Paper Presentation
“Between the Lines: Arts and Cultural Policy in Canada – Comparative Analysis and International Contexts"
2013 University of Victoria, B.C. Hague Institute for the Internationalization of Law (HiiL) The Legitimacy of Private
Transnational Governance by Contract, Session Chair for Panel IV: Contractual Governance in Supply Chains
2012 Public Sector Management Conference, Infonex, Victoria, BC - Speaker, Change Management
Volunteer
2020 - 2022 Metchosin Arts and Culture Centre, Metchosin, B.C. Board Director
2015-current Northern Women Art Collaborative, International, Artist and Researcher, Contributor
2000-current Xchanges Gallery and Studios, Victoria, B.C. Current role - President (2019-2023)
2020-21 Ground Zero Printmakers, Victoria, B.C. Board Member Director
2012-15 International Development Conference at University of Toronto Scarborough, Advisory Board
2005-09 Victoria Arts Connection Multidiscipline Society, Curator, Victoria, B.C.
2007-09 Pacific Festival of the Book, Founder & Project Manager, Victoria, B.C.
1995-99 Arts Stuff Non-Profit Artist Services Inc. York University, President, Downsview, ON
1996 The Other Arts Centre, Committee Member, Durham, ON
1996 Durham Art Gallery, Director, Durham, ON
1995 Edgehill Country Waldorf School, Director, Durham, ON
1992-94 Queen Charlotte Islands Arts Council, Director/Treasurer, Queen Charlotte, B.C.
1989/90 Undergraduate Committee, Fine Arts, York University, Downsview, ON
Memberships
Vancouver Art Gallery
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
Canadian Political Science Association
Victoria Arts Council
Media-Net
Xchanges Artists Gallery and Studios
Vancouver Art Gallery
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
Canadian Political Science Association
Victoria Arts Council
Media-Net
Xchanges Artists Gallery and Studios
Travel
France, Italy, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Turkey, UK, Greece, Canada and USA, Cuba, Mexico, Iceland