Education
| 2008 – 2010 |
Candidate for Master of Fine Arts, The University of Western Ontario |
| 1998 – 2002 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture, with distinction: Alberta College of Art & Design |
| 2001 |
Canberra School of Art, Australia |
Solo Exhibitions
| 2010 |
Make-Believe (Part 1), Art Metropole, Toronto, Ontario |
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Make-Believe (Part 2), The Parker Branch, London, Ontario |
| 2009 |
Free Ideas, John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, London, Ontario |
| 2007 – 2008 |
Assorted Pieces, Le Cagibi, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2005 |
February, Atom Heart, Montreal, Quebec |
Two-Person Exhibitions
| 2010 |
Treats for Faceballs, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick, Lucky's Gallery, Vancouver, BC |
| 2007 |
Paper & Wool, in collaboration with Farha Dharsi, Atelier Woodenapples, Montreal, Quebec |
Selected Group Exhibitions
| 2010 |
Pride London Festival Art Exhibit 2010, Strand Fine Art Services, London, Ontario |
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The Cheaper Show No. 9, W2 Storyeum, Vancouver, BC. Curated by Lisa Giroday, LES Gallery |
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Time & Shapes: Recent Acquisitions, St. Mary's University Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Secret Admirer, Forest City Gallery, London, Ontario |
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Pea-Brained Schnauzers, Struts Gallery, Sackville, New Brunswick |
| 2009 |
Production Still, Artlab Gallery, London, Ontario |
| 2008 |
One Year at Woodenapples, Atelier Woodenapples, Montreal, Quebec |
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Ferment, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2007 |
ZooLab, Osheaga Festival, Montreal, Quebec |
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Pindemonium 03, Articule Artist-Run Centre, Montreal, Quebec |
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Echo, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
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Postcard Show, Redbird, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2006 |
Wax + Wood, Six Shooter Gallery, Toronto, Ontario |
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Wall+Paper II, Xpace, Toronto, Ontario |
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Pindemonium 02, Madame Edgar, Montreal, Quebec |
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Silent Art Auction, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
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Deluxe, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2005 |
Cyclops’ Dreams: Artists’ Books, Comix & Zines, Access Artist Run Centre, Vancouver, BC |
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Collision, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
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Pindemonium, Pharmacie Esperanza, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2003 |
queerART, Sarabeth Building, Buffalo, New York |
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Vernisa3, Casa Obscura, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2002 |
Size Small, Combine Design, Calgary, Alberta |
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Grad Exhibition, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
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Artpark, The Daniel Sponagle Centre for Contemporary Art and Mischief, Calgary, Alberta |
Residencies
| 2009 |
Roberts Street Social Centre / Anchor Archive Zine Library / Ink Storm Screenprinting Collective, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Self-Published Art Books & Contributions to Publications
| 2010 |
Surprise Prize and Treats for Faceballs, self-published, limited-edition silk-screened art zine, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick |
| 2009 |
Ideas for Sale: Cultural Content in the Information Economy, self-published conference paper |
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Gusts, self-published, full colour art zine, in collaboration with Peter Thompson |
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A Journey Through Time & Shapes, self-published, limited-edition silk-screened art zine, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick |
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Look Inside This Book: It Is Interesting, self-published, full colour art zine |
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Eek! Win Ox, self-published, full colour art zine, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick |
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Manufacturing Content: Immaterial Labour and the Value of Art (Notes From a Would-Be Nonbeliever), self-published exhibition catalogue, including essay |
| 2008 |
Ugly Tattoos, self-published, full colour art zine |
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Pie and Markers Make the Ceiling Drive the Ocean With Its Feet, self-published, full colour art zine |
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Now That We’re Grown-ups We Can Do Whatever We Want, self-published, full colour art zine, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick |
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Party in the Middle, self-published, full colour art zine, in collaboration with James Kirkpatrick |
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Jam Pet, self-published, full colour art zine, in collaboration with Peter Thompson |
| 2005 |
Wood Bond, self-published, limited-edition, full colour art zine |
| 2004 |
“Photographs & a Scrabble Poem.” In Fish Piss 3, no. 1. Montreal: Spontaneous Productions Rgd. 123. |
| 2003 |
Horizontal Pictures, self-published, limited-edition, full colour art zine |
| 2002 |
“Lindsay Brandon.” In Current Projects: Contemporary Fine Art Review, no. 3.Calgary: Alberta College of Art and Design. 2. |
Dissemination at Small Press Fairs & Festivals
| 2010 |
Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Toronto, Ontario |
| 2009 |
Best Lil' Zine Fair in London, Forest City Gallery, London, Ontario |
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Canzine, Toronto, Ontario |
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Alternative Press Expo, San Francisco, California |
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New York Art Book Fair, represented by St. Mary's University Art Gallery and the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec (RCAAQ), Brooklyn, New York |
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Sappy Fest Zine and Book Fair, Sackville, New Brunswick |
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Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Toronto, Ontario |
| 2008 |
Expozine: 7th Annual Small Press, Comic and Zine Fair, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2005 |
Expozine: 4th Annual Small Press, Comic and Zine Fair, Montreal, Quebec |
Selected Other Projects
| 2007 |
Guest artist, silence is not (always) a good medicine, by Kit Malo and Erik Jerezano, Sharon Ramsey Gallery, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2006 |
Curator, Silent Art Auction, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2003 – 2005 |
Contributor, Distroboto Art Vending Machines, Casa del Popolo, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2001 |
Collaborative project with David Hoffos and sculpture department, Uncle Benny’s Coming Out, Alberta College of Art & Design |
Commercial Representation
| 2009 (ongoing) |
Art Now Bookstore, Regroupement des centres d’artistes autogérés du Québec (RCAAQ), |
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Art Metropole, Toronto, Ontario |
| 2009 |
Needles and Pens, San Francisco, California |
| 2008 (ongoing) |
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2006 |
"Re-Shelving Initiative: 2", Eyelevel Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 2004 |
The Store, Joyce Yahouda Gallery, Montreal, Quebec |
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Monastiraki, Montreal, Quebec |
Animation Screenings
| 2004 |
Halloween, The Long Hall, Montreal, Quebec |
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Catcall, Pharmacie Esperanza, Montreal, Quebec |
| 2003 |
Glitchfest IV, Kola Note, Montreal, Quebec |
Conference Presentations, Public Lectures & Artist's Talks
| 2010 |
“MFA Response, Suggestions, and Questions” presented at the Department of Visual Arts Forum on Graduate Education, The University of Western Ontario |
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"Zines and Artists' Books", presented for the Pre-University Scholarship Program, The University of Western Ontario |
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"Pea-Brained Schnauzers", Struts Gallery, Sackville, New Brunswick |
| 2009 |
"Ideas for Sale: Cultural Content in the Information Economy" presented at the Universities Art Association of Canada Annual Conference as part of the session "Art, Power and Performativity" chaired by Dick Averns and Richard Smolinski |
| 2009 |
"Immaterial Labour and the Value of Art" presented at the symposium I Don’t Care to Discuss It: Art, Media, and the State in a Globalized Economy, John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, The University of Western Ontario |
| 2008 |
“Arcology: Imploding the Flat Megalopolis” presented at The Greasy Goose Salon, Le Cagibi, Montreal, Quebec |
Teaching Experience
| 2009 – 2010 |
Co-instructor, VAS 2100: Image Explorations, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario |
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Practicum Advisor, VAS 4430: Practicum, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario |
| 2008 – 2009 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant, VAS/VAH 2285: Gallery Practices, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario |
| 2008 |
Teaching Assistant Training Program, Teaching Support Centre, The University of Western Ontario |
Professional Service
| 2010 |
MFA representative to the Visual Arts Chair Selection Committee, The University of Western Ontario |
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MFA representative to the Visual Arts Graduate Committee, The University of Western Ontario |
| 2009 |
MFA representative to the Visual Arts Appointments Committee, The University of Western Ontario |
Other Work Experience
| 2004 – 2008 |
Studio and Publicity Coordinator, Drawn & Quarterly (publisher of art books, comics and graphic
novels), Montreal, Quebec |
| 2004 |
Ceramic Glazing and Project Coordinator, Mosaika, Montreal, Quebec |
Community Involvement
| 2004 – 2008 |
The Long Hall / Le Corrid’Art, Montreal, Quebec
a non-profit artists collective providing studios and space for regular exhibitions and events |
Awards & Achievements
| 2010 |
University of Western Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship |
| 2009 – 2010 |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship |
| 2008 – 2009 |
University of Western Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship |
| 2002 |
Board of Governors’ Award Nominee, Alberta College of Art and Design |
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President’s Honour Roll, Alberta College of Art and Design |
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Alberta College of Art and Design Student’s Association Legacy Collection Scholarship, ACAD Student’s Association |
| 2001 |
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
| 2000 |
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
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Don Ray Memorial Art Scholarship, The Don Ray Endowment |
| 1999 |
Apex Credit Union Ltd. Scholarship, Apex Credit Union Ltd. |
| 1998 |
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund |
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