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ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN 2012 GR ADUATION C ATALOGUE Celebrating 183 works made by st udents i n Ce r a m i cs , D r aw i n g, F i br e , G l a ss , Je w e l l e r y + M e t a l s , M ed i a A r t s + D ig it a l Tec h n ol og i es , Pa i nt i n g, P r i nt M ed i a , P h o tog r ap hy, Sc u lp t u r e & Vi s u a l Com mu n i cat i on s
Please note that while ever y attempt was made to accom m od ate st udent req uests, som e er ror s or om i ssion s m ay e x i st i n t h i s cata log ue . T h e y are unintentional and are regretted. Additiona l l y, som e of t h e w ork s a r e d e t a i l ed p h o tog raphs of a l a rger piece .
DE AR G R ADUATE S , On behalf of the Alberta College of Art + Design I offer my deepest congratulations as you close on this important chapter of your education. We are all extremely proud of your accomplishments – they reflect on your hard work, your work ethic, your skills, and more importantly your passion – the necessary ingredients for any success. These achievements are also a reflection of the quality and dedication of your instructors and all the staff at ACA D, for that too we are very proud and very fortunate. Therefore this g raduation , although individual in nature, is shared by all of us — is for all of us. I tr u ly believe t hat at ACA D we a re engaged i n t he essentia l task of ma k i ng t he i nv isible become visible. Your role, even your duty, as creators is not a simple one; it is to be engaged in what Aldo Van Eyck calls the meaning of making and the making of meaning. I believe that at the Alberta College of Art + Design we go beyond the act of providing a physical and intellectual environment – ultimately what we do is about the act of nurturing dreams – an essential responsibility that we cannot and must not take lightly. Alfred North Whitehead wrote in 1940 that “Periods of tranquility are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up.” So today we are celebrating those whose role - regardless of where they go and what they ultimately end up doing, is to stir things up just a little… or maybe a lot. Through its history the Alberta College of Art + Design has helped shape the creative and cultural landscape of Alberta and Canada. This catalogue of extraordinary art, craft and design is a testament to your role in this continuum — this collection of work is a showcase only of the end of the beginning. H. L. Mencken wrote in 1919 that “The artist is not a reporter, but a Great Teacher. It is not his business to depict the world as it is, but as it ought to be” and we all at ACAD cannot wait for our next lesson. Again, my sincere congratulations to all of ACA D’s graduating class of 2012.
DR . DANIEL DOZ PRESIDENT + CEO
DE AR G R ADUATE S , As you stand on the threshold of transition the horizon may crest an intimidating and vast landscape. But it is with the tools of your work and experiences during your time at the Alberta College of Art + Design that you can step confidently forward into the future. As artists and designers graduating from ACA D, you are now equipped with a unique set of tools that are applicable not only to your practice but to everyday life. As passionate creative and critical thinkers you have much to offer the world and the communities you are a part of. You are also a part of a large family and community that is visual culture and this is alive and well here and across the world. Through participation, collaboration and ambition you will be active contributors to what makes up the fabric of our culture, society and identity. It is with great honour that I congratulate you on your accomplishments here at the Alberta College of Art + Design. We a re excited for you as you now jou r ney beyond the walls of the college to begin to seed the world with your ideas. We are all proud of you and the impact we know you will all have.
KRIS WEINMANN ACADSA PRESIDENT
CONTENTS
DR AWING 23
GL ASS 61
CER AMICS 11
FIBRE 53
JEWELLERY + METALS 73
PRINT MEDIA 157
PAINTING 111
MEDIA ARTS + DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 87
PHOTOGR APHY 139
SCULPTURE 163
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 175
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well as an empathic pity and discomfort.
KATE.ELLSWORTHCLARK@GMAIL.COM
invokes a feeling of uncomfortable nostalgia as
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w it h i n t he audience. Work t hat si mu lta neously
TE AP OT FOR SOM EON E QUIE T : 20 X 12 X 24CM , CER AMIC
P EN E TR ATION : BATHTU B INSTALL ATION , 2011
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CLAIRE BECQ
A push and pull that creates tension causing conflict
I told someone recently that a hand-made cup is something like a kiss. This is intuitive. My hand on the clay, the clay becoming the cup in your hand, my fingers on your lips. My pottery will keep the marks of my body permanently, and in that way, the things that I have made will include me in themselves long after they have left my hands.
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Luke 14:16 My objects are designed to be handled and used. Through engaging with them, I hope that the user might catch sight of the Invitation, Celebration, and Lavishness of the Feast to which we are each invited.
KAYLEE LISHNER
invitations.”
FAC EP L ATES : 2 . 5” X 3”, STON E WARE
DES SERT BOWL: H E GAVE M E A N E W BIRTH DAY : 5” X 4” X 5”, CER AMIC , CAN DLE, FU R
MARY HAASDYK
“A man prepared a great feast and sent out many
Kaylee Lishner Relationship status Single From Littleton Colorado Was Born Studied at Alberta College of Art and Design Friends (401) http://www.facebook.com/kaylee.lishner
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WRIECKEN@GMAIL.COM
elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.
WHITNEY RIECKEN
scenery that enters into the soul and delights and
TE A SE T : 4’ X 2 ’, CER AMIC
GROW TH : 7 ” X 13”, STON E WARE
GILLIAN MITCHELL
There is a serene and settled majesty to woodla nd
Working with clay you can really play with your mater ia ls. You ca n br i ng out you r i n ner ch i ld . Many criticize this trait in a person, they no longer want you to play. But, embracing play is important, em braci ng play a l lows you to d rea m . Wit h my work you can play and you can dream.
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manipulation of thrown forms that are then altered. The interior and exterior treatment guide the viewer through an exploration of a unique ceramic object.
ARTOFBART.CA
for ms. T hese objects a re created t h rough t he
BARTLEY SIMPSON
work through colour and patterning on interactive
BAL ANC E AN D SU P P ORT : 8 ” X 7 ” X 5’, CL AY, BOARD, ST YROFOAM , PAINT
CONTAIN M ENT : 3” X 5 .6” X 2 . 5”, TH ROWN AN D ALTERED
MACKENZIE SCURFIELD
Mackenzie Scurfield creates movement in her
“Art is not apart. It is a continuum within which all participate; we all function in art, use the skills of art, and engage in the action of artists every day.” The Everyday Work of Art, Eric Booth
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XUE ZHAO
in the expression of what is seen, felt and thought.
TE A SE TS : 5” X 6” & 3” X 3”, PORCEL AIN CON E 1 0
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PHILIP WALDNER
I am not interested in art as “ism”. I am interested
“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.” The Shawshank Redemption
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space of wonder in which ideas of A boriginal tradition and Canadian Identity connect in balanced, uncontrolled environments. I feel that this process allows me to spatially organize relationships of history and ideas in a space in which the deepness of their complexity can be expressed.
ERIKA ANDRIASHEK
ties to landscape and romanticization. I create a
U NTITLED :U N DEFIN ED SIZE, PAPER , WIRE
RIVER : 8 4” X 5 4”, CANVAS , PHOTOCOPIES , RED CL AY, 2012
NATASHA ALPHONSE
I am interested in collecting materials that have
A hypothetical.
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MONU M ENTAL VICTIM : VARIOUS SIZES , PL ASTIC & PAINT
usually accompanied by certain physiological changes. It’s these emotions that define us and how we interact with the world around us.
APRILJBATT@MSN.COM
actuated by experiencing love, hate, fear, and are
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MEGAN.C.ARNDT@GMAIL.COM
MEGAN ARNDT
Emotions are any strong agitation of the feelings
Perspective is crucial to each individuals’ emotion towa rds t h is piece. Look i ng dow n at t he a r t w ork gives off a omniscient perspective, while looking through places the audience within the structure.
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touches and odd twists have emerged in her work along with a long-standing interest in gender roles most notably with Disney princesses and the messages conveyed.
DANA BUZZEE
the fascination with the darker side of life, bizarre
M Y SOU L IS RE TU RNING TO C RYSTALS : 20 ” X 30 ”, 2012
A P L AC E WH ERE DRE AMS COM E TRU E : 5 . 5” X 7. 5”, ACRYLIC & SPR AY PAINT
KAYLA BEDDALL
Recently, as a result of personal experiences and
I’m drunk on freedom.
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accessible transcendental experience. The work references a position w it h i n t he cu lt u re of t he rooted in the basic principals of sacred geometry.
STEVENCOTTINGHAM.COM
t hat at tempts to give t he pa r ticipa nt a br ief a nd
STEVEN COTTINGHAM
large-scale ephemeral interactive installation piece
TH E LOVERS : GOOG LE SKE TCH U P SCREENSHOT, DIGITAL IMAG E, 2012
U NTITLED (DODEC AH EDRON) : COPPER , FAB RIC , YARN
ALEXANDER CHESHIRE
Alexander ’s most recent work is focused around a
I wa nt to duplicate my reactions to popu la r material and online culture; I want others to feel what I feel . I wa nt to rei n force t he concept of relation and relating, even between strangers across vast distances or voids. I don’t know you but I want to.
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art and people and life and sort of an homage to art and people and life.
FATIMA ELHEDRI
is prone to being overlooked. Sort of a critique of
PAT TERNS : 5” X 5”, TE A STAIN ON PAPER
FIRST AN D FOREMOST A FU NCTIONAL FOU NTAIN : 3’ X 4’6”, 2011
HANNAH DOERKSEN
I am interested in drawing attention to that which
“No amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of worrying can change the future. Go easy on yourself for the outcome of all affairs is determined by Allah’s Decree. If something is meant to go elsewhere, it will never come your way, but if it is yours by destiny, from you it cannot flee.” Umar Ibn al-Khattab
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scious collection of data and communications has fed my imagination. It has now manifested in a practice that plays with the various ideas that my mind has amassed from years of education and a life lived in constant consumerism and inflation.
KYLE HANNA
continuous growth of information. My own uncon-
N E X T U P GR ADE : 20 ” X 30 ”, DIGITAL PAINTING , PHOTOSHOP
8 X 11 : 5’ X 1 6 . 5’, INSTALL ATION
KELSEY FAST
My generation inhabits a society that worships the
Science, Sci-fi, manga, comics, and video games are some major influences I’ve had since I was a k id . I ’m a lso i ntr ig ued by tech nolog y a nd it ’s mergence within our lives. I enjoy drawing from those influences to create characters with a presence unique to world they reside in.
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LIT TLE JOU RN E YS : 14CM X 12CM X 4CM , HAN DMADE PAPER (COT TON LINTER)
...You only see clearly with your heart. The most important things are invisible to the eyes.” The Little Prince, By Antoine de Saint-Exupery
ROBIN K ACZMAREK
SANDRA HANNIGAN
“Fox to the little prince:
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IVAKEZIC.COM
IVA KEZIC
Olivier Zahm
BUZ Z : 4 8 ” X 6”, WASP N EST, IN K & MOSS
DOP E A $ $ : 1 8 ” X 12 ”, CHARCOAL ON PAPER
JULIA KANSAS
“Of course, darkness is a place to have fun…”
An underlying theme that reoccurs throughout my work is that of the relationship between nature and culture. Our contemporary relationship with nature can be seen as a distant dream of the past as technology has taken over our lives. A romantic union between our lives and that of nature is something I visualize throughout my work.
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SHANEMAHAR.TUMBLR.COM
Sticks and Stones
SHANE MAHAR
than free.”
J ERRY SALT Z & STORR : DIGITAL PRINT
TH E “ RE AL” STORY : VIDEO, 201 0
LEWISLISKI@GMAIL.COM
LEWIS LISKI
“I’m not sure just what I need, But I’ll never be less
Shane Mahar is a multidisciplinary artist whose work add resses t hemes of a r tist identit y a nd purpose. Through the use of painting, drawing, photography and film Shane attempts to discover what it means to be a visual artist in the 21 st century.
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intensity of pain becomes the controlled discomfort of work. Both pain and imagining can take a moderated form in the material and verbal artifacts that are the objects of work.
S.NAULT@LIVE.CA
of work. Work is a diminution of pain; the adversive
SHERI NAULT
becomes the self-regulated and modest suffering
C ROS SING O2 : 12 . 5” X 23”, PASTEL ON PAPER , 2011
I WILL ALWAYS TAKE C ARE OF YOU : PAS #24 , PHOTO BY MONIK A SOBCZ AK
KARLY MORTIMER
It hurts to work, as the suffering of physical pain
With narrative I explore notions of nature, wilderness, and animals as Canadian icons, relating this to the classical understanding of nature as feminine, and cultural depictions of animals. Through folklore, romanticism, and the tropes of fairytales my work explore curiousities I cannot answer.
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TR AC E OF L AC E : EPCOR CENTRE SOLO E XHIBTION , 2012
bought a 12 foot canvas, I guess I’m not ready to go home yet!
EMMA SACCO
TANAQUEK@GMAIL .COM
TANAPAT QUEK
Like they say “go big or go home...” Well I just
Engaging with identity, my materials and process r ef lec t gen der, bi n a r ies , c h i a s mu s & r it u a l . Investigating drawing, performance, photography and v ideo , my i n s t a l l at ion s osci l l ate be t w ee n a bsence, presence, conta i n ment a nd release. My practice observes grand(mother)-m(other)daughter-granddaughter relationships, transforming the archetypal Madonna/ Whore complex.
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LINDSAY SORELL
me if you want.
SARAH SHANEMAN
Mahatma Gandhi.
ZEN : VIDEO GAM E SCREENSHOT, 2012
M E TAMORP HOSE : 1 . 5’ X 1 ’ X 1 ’, WIRE, CASTING WA X , ACRYLIC PAINT
Everybody wants to love somebody, You can love “Be the change you wish to see in the world”
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and designs of the universe, from the grandiose of larger structures and fields to the intimate observed at the quantum level. I explore these connections through a constantly developing visual language.
PIOTR TOMANEK
people as embodiments of the underlying concepts
ADVENTU RE TIM E : 8 ’ X 4’, ACRYLIC ON PLY WOOD
FLOR AE : 33” X 36”, IN K ON PAPER , 2011
BRIANNA STRONG
My critical-creative practice is invested in seeing
My artistic language is rooted in graffiti and the freedom street-art, old cartoons continue to a rchitecture. Drumming from a young age and recently ex plor i ng t u r nta blism has created opportunity for performance pieces that bring music and art together.
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making art – sometimes by highlighting expectations, and sometimes by confounding t hem .
RACHELLEALANA.CA
interaction are what interest me, and are a reason for
RACHELLE WALKER
ings—when I have them, that is. The quirks of social
DELIC ATE VIOLENC E : VIDEO STILL
KING SIZE : 6’ X 1 ’, PERFORMANCE STILL, CUT AN D CROCH E TED KING -SIZE B ED SH EE T
JOHN VOOYS
I am a man; I crochet, I wear ties, I tell stories, I adopt personas, and I write about my own feel-
Seduced by the screen and the skin, my work collides erotic and grotesque images of the body into layered video collages. Combining symbolism, coded narratives and a feminist gaze, I present the fragmentation of my body as a social critique and personal narrative. Attempting to navigate the boundaries of representation and implications of display.
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world. I comment on these tensions through both concept and materials. This body of work conveys the idea that human growth is dependent on the manipulation and destruction of the natural world.
LVICKY.BLOGSPOT.COM
existing between the human world and the natural
VICKY LAM
that I strive to create a dialog about the tensions
HONG - GARY: HU MANI-SE A : 8 ’ X 8 ’ TAPESTRY, CROCH E T
E XP LOITATION SERIES : VARYING SIZES , PLY WOOD, B R ANCH ES , ACRYLIC , 2011
MORGAN FREE
The common thread between all of my work is
I am interested exploring the notion of food and its relation to the senses through the media: crochet and tapestry. The endless possibilities, workmanship of risk, imperfect aesthetic quality, and the manifestation of labour and time in the handmade process are what inspire me.
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sk ies, a nd nests. T h is is a metaphor to develop these abstract ideas by using different materials and techniques.
BRITTNEYREUM.COM
I incorporate the concept of ‘ home’ by using birds,
BRITTNEY REUM
by exploring with embroidery, weaving, and dying.
TAINTED II : 8 ” X 2 . 5’, HAN D -WOVEN HAN D - DYED SILK
I ’ M HOM E - TH E SK Y : EM B ROIDERED COT TON , SE WED
KRYSTLE MENDOZA
My work is fashion based. I create my own fabrics
A single silk thread is not considered special but when hundreds or thousands come together they create something much greater than themselves alone. Together they have a presence and a strength that was not possible before.
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ROX YIREN E : DIM ENSIONS VARIAB LE, PROJ EC TION
MELINDA TOPILKO
Transdisciplinary art praxis - which incorporates multiple mediums and theories, both within and outside of the art sphere – is a physical manifestation of the conversations taking place in liminal space. My practice is a contribution to that conversation.
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GROW TH PAT TERNS : 24” X 36” X 3”, PATE DE VERRE
FAMILY : 1 8 ” X 28 ” X 1 0 ”, B LOWN G L ASS , 2012
KARENELIZABETHHAGER.COM
KAREN ELIZABETH HAGER
CONRADBISHOP.CARBONMADE.COM
CONRAD BISHOP
Moving around every three or four years during childhood, required a sort of flexibility at the time that has potentially today, inspired my consideration for t he profou nd i mplications of physica l space on the psyche. As resilient human beings I am intrigued with the countless ways in which we contextualize ourselves, within the multifaceted spaces in which we live and create.
My glass art is a translation of my experience in nature, particularly the mystery that exists in natural phenomena. Glass conducts light like no other material; this provides optics that I employ to create natural phenomena in my art.
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P RESENC E IS FREEDOM : 4” X 4” X 14”
E XP OSED : 9 ” X 1 0 ” X 1 0 ”, B LOWN AN D CAST CL ASS
TYSONI.COM
TYSON ISTED
NICOLETTE HARRISON
Three years ago Nicolette entered the Alberta College of Art and Design after being an illustrat o r of children’s print media for ten years. She discovered glass blowing and fell in love with the medium. She began to create work with a contemporary art-toy influence that uses a light hearted approach to dealing with sensitive issues.
I am inspired to create work that expresses and indulges in the dynamics of seeing, individual and collective perspectives and organized patterns of recognition. Alone we become lost and overcome with choices; together we remain balanced and in harmony forever.
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DON ’T B E A C H IC KEN : 5” X 5” X 5”, G L ASS
GL AS SED LIVING : 1 0 0CM X 60CM , G L ASS VESSEL S AN D DIGITAL MODIFICATION
SCOTT McDOUGALL
LUMELSTUDIOS.CA
LUANN JOHNSON
In the end a successful life can be summed up by how hard you have worked, how much you have played and how many hugs you have given out.
Scott’s work is an exploration of Fine Craft, and Couture object design, made with specific personalities and qualities derived from individuals he has interacted with. These object/sculptures become personifications of the human connections made, in some ways they are even caricatures of these people, usually humourously critical by nature.
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ES SENC E : 19 ” X 4” X 9 ”, G L ASS AN D FIB RE
PAT TERN STU DY : 9 ”, B LOWN G L ASS
HEIDI.S.SCHELL@GMAIL.COM
HEIDI SCHELL
DANA.MCLEAN10@GMAIL.COM
DANA McLEAN
My current practice revolves around design, exploration of pattern, and light. I use a simple design style so the focus of the pieces are the patterns used, and the ways which light can be manipulated with them.
Heidi Schell is a multi-media artist and designer, majoring in Glass. She combines her glass forms with textile aesthetics to portray aspects of sexuality. The duality of materials truly represents her level of creativity and quality of craftsmanship. After graduation, Heidi will continue to pursue her dream in establishing a career in the art industry.
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HOMOSE XUAL STEREOT Y P E SERIES - PACK AG E FL ASK : 6” X 4” X 2 ”, G L ASS
M EMORY KEEP ER : 1 0 ” X 7 ”, B LOWN G L ASS
ADRIENNE WOODS
403.975.5902
MARK STEUDLE
My work relies on the glimpse of transitional space, that moment where time freezes and change occurs almost flawlessly, and we are left wondering what exactly had occu r red . It is i nspi red by persona l experience and memory, and thrives with the idea of nature’s constant alteration.
I have always had a close relationship to glass as an artistic material because of its endless ability to mimic the human condition. Glass has allowed me to explore the relationship between our individual identity and how it is formed and perceived in modern western culture.
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ATL ANTIS P ECTOR AL : 4” X 20 ”, STERLING SILVER , B L ACK PE ARL, AQUAMARIN E, ROMAN COIN
LOKÉN : 1 ’ X 1 ’, B R ASS , SMOKE Y QUARTS , PATINA
BREANNEAVENDER@HOTMAIL.COM
BREANNE AVENDER
AMESTYLER.CARBONMADE.COM
TYLER AMES
Lok ’en the guardian of the Black Crystals. He watches over them and the powers held within. Tasked to make sure they are not abused by other creatures and that they can never be used for any ev i l . Some were g ra nted hea li ng, ot hers good fortune, and some where even granted the power of foresight For the powers are being watched by the guardian Lok ’en.
As a Gemmologist I fell in love with the stones, creating jewellery was next. My inspiration comes from growing up on the BC coast, the ocean, forests and our garden. I create jewellery that speaks to the viewer. Jewellery ’s tactility and how it interacts with the wearer are very important to me.
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BU HAY NA PAGASA (LIVING HOP E ) : 1 8 ” X 2 . 5” X 0.4”, B R ASS , STERLING SILVER , L APIS
WALKS WITH TH E FLOWERED : 5’ X 4’, L ACE, CHIFFON , WIRE
PATRICIAZYRINN.COM
PATRICIA DeGUZMAN
KENDRAJOBUCHANAN@GMAIL.COM
KENDRA JO
For Kendra, inspiration comes from fascination with the human body. Jo enjoys adorning the body with new and interesting materials. Kendra Jo continues to express herself in unique ways. “ Waltz with the Flowers” is a piece about the return to ones childhood.
My work compares and contrasts how the evolutionary development of Filipino history is parallel with the independent personal growth of an individual. I find myself expanding beyond the bounds of the body as it is used in jewellery, and into the world of wearable sculpture.
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THORN N EC KL AC E : 1 ” X 1 ” X 27 ”, SILVER PL ATED COPPER
TU RQUOISE SERIES : 7 ” X 4 . 5”, B R ASS , TRE ATED TU RQUOISE
MADELEINE KRIZAN
RANIA KORDI
I believe jewelry is an extension of oneself to reveal our glamorous and more exotic side; enabling us with the power to feel confident and beautiful. My latest fascination involves my turquoise collection which showcases striking designs that reflect the raw beauty of the jewelry upon the wearer.
Krizan’s work focuses primarily on melding object function with the aesthetics of an exaggerated nature. She works with metals to create art jewellery, and a variety of media to create wearable art. Process and the exploration of the possibilities provided by the materials are central to her work.
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WH Y FIT IN WH EN YOU WERE BORN TO STAN D OUT : 1 . 5” X 1 . 5”, SILVER , B R ASS , PAPER
ON DIN E : STERLING SILVER , L AB R ADORITE, PREH NITE, PE ARL S
STEFFI.LORD@LIVE.COM
STEFFI LORD
ALECYN LEA
Alecyn Lea is a Calgary born Metal and Wearable Art designer. Her current obsessions are raw semiprecious stones, sewing and designing for the femme fatale.
Steffi Lord grew up surrounded by art and creativity. I n f luenced by traditiona l desig n , she ex plores beauty through the wearable. Ms. Lord continues to explore basic design elements in her work. “Why fit in when you were born to stand out” Dr. Seuss. This quote represents my journey through ACA D.
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SOM E TH ING B LU E : 3” X 3 . 5”, SILVER , SYNTH E TIC TOPA Z
E X TENSIONS OF TH E M IN D : J E WELLERS B RONZE
CHRISTINAMARIADESIGNS.COM
CHRISTINA PETROPOULOS
ANDRIA McLACHLIN
The mind is an intriguing element in every human so I chose to build a piece around it to emphasize it a m a z i ng q u a l it ies . I desig n ed it a r o u n d t h e thought of enlightening the mind and opening up the mind to new and interesting entities. It spreads out in front of the face for a more intense effect.
Christina’s love for planning and designing merged together to create a perfect combination of timeless bridal jewelry. Her collection Something Yours is inspired by beautiful moments shared by couples. She believes marriage of passion and inspiration is essential to becoming a successful artist.
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ORBIT : 1 6�, STERLING SILVER , 1 8 K GOLD PL ATE
CONVENIENT ADORN M ENT
JEWELRYBYSAVERIA.COM
SAVERIA SPADAFORA
JADESCHOLZ.BLOGSPOT.COM
JADE SCHOLZ
Driven by a passion for innovation, my designs and concepts often deviate from tradition. I strive to com bi ne familiar i mager y w it h u n iq ue f u nctionality, in an effort to push the boundaries of conventional attire.
My goal is to create jewellery that make people feel empowered and confident, making it the one piece that they will become part of and in the future pass it dow n to t hei r loved ones, jewel ler y t hat w i l l trigger memory.
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COM P LIC ATION WITH OPTIMISTIC OUTCOM E : G EN ER ATIVE INTER AC TIVE VIDEO STILL
KAREN BORLE
JESSIEALTURA.TUMBLR.COM
JESSIE ALTURA
Jessie Altura is a media artist and researcher who is interested in figuring out what art is and what it’s used for.
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SYSTEM : DIGITAL PRINT
N EGATIVE 01 : ANIMATION (3 MIN UTES)
ALEXANDER DeBAVELAERE
NYSSA BROWN
I pursue nebulas and flower clusters. I am a brain magician.
I’d like to thank ACAD, and especially its excellent instructors, for a solid ideological foundation that I’m sure will serve me and my practice for the rest of my life.
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TH E P OC KE T WATC H : DIGITAL ANIMATION
HINC H LIFFE SHU FFLE : AU DIO ( 15 MIN UTES)
GREGDOBLE.COM
GREG DOBLE
ARTSOUNDSLIKENOISE.COM
GREG DEBICKI
“One never commences; one never has tabula rasa; one slips in, enters in the middle; one takes up or lays down rhythms.”
The Pocket watch is a short animation that depicts the collision of two worlds as an astute gentleman finds himself suddenly entangled with a expressive punk culture populated by fantastical characters. Doble describes his work as narrative based and characterizes his style as light-hearted with a carefree sentimentality.
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CASEYHUGHES.COM
CASEY HUGHES
CHRISIPEDIA.COM
CHRIS HOBBS
Depicted in this piece, everyone working together on aspects of the M A DT Factions Game - where players from the whole department strive to control fictitious ‘countries’ through battles, negotiations, conversions, etc. “ It ’s been a n I nteg ra l pa r t of M A DT ” said Adam Tindale, the game has helped the department socialize.
Never stop learning. Life has actually just begun. Lea r n how to be a n ef fective entrepreneu r, a nd learn from leaders in the industry. Find people you look up to and keep learning. I wish the best to my fellow graduates and look forward to seeing everyone become a successful professional.
MADT
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PAREIDOLIA II :SCREEN PROJ EC TION AN D INSTALL ATION SLIDES
AFE W P OSTER , VER . 1 : DIGITAL
403.479.6702
STEPHEN LAVENDER
LADYVEY.COM
ALEXANDRA KODYRA
Having entered ACA D interested in game design, Alex Kodyra decided instead to aim for work in logo design and advertising. Personal goals after graduation include starting Swift Studio, a web site based logo design company, and continuing the A FEW P roject , a mu lti-mediu m open sou rced project encouraging character and environment design.
Finding something cool is pretty great. If you then take that thing and mess with it, it can become art. It ’s not a lways a bout t he end resu lt t hough . . . as t he way t here is of ten a lot more f u n . A s Ca lv i n once said to Hobbes, “ People pay more attention to you when they think you are up to something ”.
MADT
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AF TER MIDNIGHT BY KENJ I MC E WEN
KENJIMCEWEN.TUMBLR.COM
WILLIAM McEWEN
ANDREW LEE
I guess it is time for me to move on with what I have learned in ACA D.....Hum, Interesting....
MADT
103
MAC H IN E TO DEG EN ER ATE : 17 ” X 26” X 5 . 5” , KIN E TIC SCU LPTU RE
BY E BY E BU B B LE: PHOTOBOOTH ON MACBOOK
LUCAS ROBERTS
MOHAMMAD REZAEI
Serious, Gang Bang, Bad Girls, Art, Money, Damien, Hurst, Mom, Empowering, Reinterpretation, Asset, Curatorial, Slut, Tanning Oil, Shaving Cream, Hot, Sweet, Nice but Naughty, Daddyz Gurl, Chanel, Born to Die.
It ’s fa i r to say t hat a la rge por t ion of my w ork focuses on kinetic sculpture. This work often tends to border on erotic, personal, and humorous. With the use of electronics, and frequently textiles, I’m able to make the installations or sculptures that best explore my intentions of the work.
MADT
105
IS IT A DATE ? : WEB - BASED DIG ITAL M EDIA
P ERSP ECTIVES OF P ERC EPTION : PROJ EC TIONS ON FAB RIC
RYAN TANG
ALIA.A.SHABAB@GMAIL.COM
ALIA SHABAB
Forever a curious explorer of the imaginations labyrinth, eagerly looking for adventures.
Ryan Alvin Tang is an animator and digital artist. He is also strikingly handsome.
MADT
107
WIZ ARD SH IT : VIDEO STILL
SY NAESTH ESIA SQUARES : VIDEO, 2D AN D 3D ANIMATION , 2011
JOLEEN TONER
ALANATW.COM
ALANA THORBURN-WATT
I’m a new media artist from Calgary. I work with v ideo, a n i mation , a nd music to create r ich a nd colourful multimedia experiences. In the future I hope to take part in awareness-raising projects, as well as create engaging and interactive productions for artistic and educational purposes.
fffffffFFFFFFFFFFFFzzzZzzffFFFFFFFFZZZzzzZZ. That’s the sound my computer makes when I’m nerding out. I am an internet professional.
MADT
109
MIXED M EDIA STOP MOTION ANIMATION
LIVING ROOMS: 9 ” X 12 ”, COFFEE , IN K
SABRINA ZBINDEN
RYANVONHAGEN@HOTMAIL.COM
RYAN VON HAGEN
Dull pencils and yesterday ’s company.
My work ex plores t hemes ra ngi ng f rom persona l experiences, the mind, social criticism, and cultural diversity while using narrative as a catalyst to express my ideas. The medium used in each body of work is determined by its nature and subject matter; often employing the usage of mixed-media, illustrations and animation to create different experiences to engage the viewer.
MADT
REIGN OVER M E : 76CM X 75CM , COLL AG E, ACRYLIC AN D PRINTS
SHERYL YOO
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” Beverly Sills
PNTG 113
PAINTING 25 ST UDENTS
PNTG
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VOID II (RU PTU RE ) :DIGITAL VIDEO STILL (9:04), 2011
SO MUCH WATER, IT DAMPENED MY WALLS , SO MUCH THAT IT SEEPED INTO THE ROOTS UNDER MY FEET : 60CM X 56CM, INK, WATERCOLOUR
THESASSYSALLY.BLOGSPOT.CA
MICHELLE BAILLARGEON
NOOR AIN
The madness. It has taken over. I can’t recogn i ze you a ny more. You a re tra nspa rent . You have bleached marks on your body and the rest of it is like glass. I see myself in it, but I don’t see you. I see the insides. There is rotting pile of beautiful but dead days, mont hs, a nd yea rs. T here is so much weight of waiting...
Michelle is a multi-media artist whose practice is the result of an inability to keep her hands still and the submission to a myriad of obsessions and/ or compulsions. Her work ex plores t he soma to sensor y t h rough the act of playing, while engaging process-based material experiments within video and large scale projection, as well as within the prolific fabrication of hybrid objects.
PNTG
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GR ADIENT : 20 ” X 30 ”, CELLOPHAN E OVER STRE TCH ER FR AM E, 2012
DAVIDBUCHANANAFT@GMAIL.COM
DAVID BUCHANAN
CARA BISHOP
Cara Bishop is a Calgary-born artist who uses photography and photo manipulation to realize the construction of female identity. Her work utilizes phantasmic colors to enter the realm of the hyperreal. Recently, she has been exploring the notions of the micro and macrocosm and their interconnectivity to our consciousness.
Contrasting differing visual languages, industrial materials, as well as the vocabulary of painting, my work explores the paradox created by the alteration of these materials into extraterrestrial forms.
PNTG
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FL AG : 4’ X 6’, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS , PHOTO TR ANSFERRED COU RT DOCU M ENTS , GARBAG E BAG
TOWER OF AB SENC E : FR AMING WOOD, PL ASTER , PACKING FOAM , OPER AS
AMCOURTEPATTE.BLOGSPOT.CA
ASHLEY COURTEPATTE
RACHAEL CHAISSON
Lately I am obsessed with barriers. Not solid, impregnable ones; the semi-permeable membranes that have the potential to be passed through but something uncertain is hindering this passage. Even in a time when communication is possible through so many means, the feeling of proximity and distance is growing.
“Artists are useful to society because they are so sensitive. They are super-sensitive. They keel over like canaries in poison coal mines long before more robust types realize that there is any danger whatsoever.” Kurt Vonnegut
121 PNTG
THAT GIRL : 9 ” X 12 ”, IN K
TH E LIKELIHOOD OF E VER SAYING TH E M ES SAGE CORRECTLY IN A GAM E OF TELEP HON E : 3 1 ” X 45”
LINDSAY FALK
JILLIANFLECK.TUMBLR.COM
JILLIAN FLECK
SHUT UP A ND TRY.
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RH Y TH MS OF REP E TITION : 7. 5’ X 51 ’, DUC T INSU L ATION AN D SHADOWS
THIS P L AC E I LE AVE : 24” X 36”, MIXED M EDIA ON PLY WOOD CABIN E T, R ANCH ROPE
SARAH HOOGE
STACEYGROENDAHL@LIVE.CA
STACEY GROENDAHL
The presumption of utopia is indeed the creation of Utopia; the euphoric associations of place and purpose. A place that is used and where the action of the everyday is coveted in the same way we covet a treasure. Such is Southern Alberta: The Utopia that holds my home within its objects, embodied as an idea within their construction.
A major theme that runs through my work is an interest in pattern and repetition. I am currently working with interlaced Islamic geometric designs as my inspiration which I combine with industrial materials to create a screen of geometric shapes through which the world must be viewed.
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I AM T WENT Y-FOU R , LED TO SL AUG HTER , I SU RVIVED� : BOXES , ROZE WIVZ POE TRY AN D JACKE T PIECES
AN OMINOUS DELIGHT : MIXED M EDIA INSTALL ATION
MACURABROWN@SHAW.CA
PAULINE MACURA BROWN
HOLLY HOSKIN
Holly Hoskin is a painting major that works in mixedmedia. She grew up in Surrey, BC where she lived until she moved to Calgary to go to ACA D. In her work she explores themes of beauty, imperfection, repetition, and transformation of the object. She has exhibited in Ontario and Calgary.
My art practice is an exploration of family and collective history and my own struggle to come to terms with the inherited impact of: war, trauma, displacement and loss. This work reveals the mind working to make connections and memories.
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ARE A 10 02 : 4 8 ” X 30 ”, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS , POLYBITU M E
1978/2012 : 4’ X 3 .6’, STEEL ROD, ROPE
AMANDA OBERACHER
WIX.COM/ARANMCCORMICK/ARTIST
ARAN McCORMICK
Found Objects, Readymades, Combines, Assemblages, Paintings, Sculptures, Installations, Kinetic works, Physics, Tension, Weight, Composition, Colour, Texture, History, Hybridity, Memories, Aesthetics.
“I learned the art of not forgetting. I learned that suffering is mute, that some animals cannot vocalize for help, make a plea or a case for themselves. They cannot compete with the chattering demands of human animals…The tragedy is that so much suffering of humans and animals is needless and unnecessary.” Sue Coe
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DELUSION : 4 8 ” X 36”, OIL, 2011
TH REE EIGHT SY M P HON Y : 2 ’ X 4’ E ACH , ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
NICKROONEYSTUDIO.COM
NICK ROONEY
ASHLEY OHMAN
I paint to escape the world around me, which is why my paintings do not have any discernible imagery in them and do not reflect my life; I want to paint without memory, without past, and to paint in which the very act of painting and the medium are the most important aspects.
I am drawn towards the tradition of oil painting. The beauty, history and skill is what continues to inspire me in artistic endeavors.
PNTG
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NU M B ER 10 : CANVAS , ACRYLIC , HOUSE PAINT, FIB RE, 2011
MOLTEN FLUX : 4’ X 4’, WOOD, G L ASS , FIRE
EMMA STACEY
JENNIFER SOWTIS
Emerging artist Jennifer Sowtis is based out of Calgary, Alberta. As a multi disciplinary artist working with fire she utilizes the flame as a mark-making tool, in addition she leads a team of photographers, videographers and performers. Her ability to push restrictions with the element of fire, can transform the everyday mundane into something magical.
“Words I lived by in fourth year: Don’t even think about art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if its good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” Andy Warhol
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A FALSE SENSE OF SECU RIT Y : 4” X 20 ”, ACRYLIC , 2012
H E Y, LE W SAB ERTOOTH TIG ER FANG : MASKING TAPE ON DRY WALL , 2011
AUSTIN TAYLOR
JESSESTILWELL.COM
JESSE STILWELL
I am a optical painter, my current body of work focuses a neurological effect called psycho-physical reaction . I n my work t h is psychologica l ef fect is created by a speci fic optica l pat ter n I use ca l led the Mackay Figure Eight Illusion.
“David Blaine took me to this condemned building, with a pizza oven, he crawled in and turned the heat on, he stayed in it for a half hour. He came out, and except for one or two second-degree burns, he was unscathed. It’s rare to meet someone who can step inside a pizza oven and take the heat.” Harmony Korine
PNTG
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P ERC H : 5 . 5” X 5 . 5” X 6”, B L ACK PRIM ER ON POLYM ER CL AY
H ERE : 4” X 6”, 35M M FILM PHOTOG R APH
ROBYNTERMEER.WEBSTARTS.COM
ROBYN TERMEER
JENNIFER TELLIER
Escapism is a strong theme in my art. I design creatures that one could imagine in an alternate reality. Creatures have always fascinated me, especially when I’ve watched them come alive in movies. I strive to evoke the same escapism and adventure in my art that I have experienced through films.
PNTG
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P RINC E OF DARKN ES S : 49 ” X 47 ”, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
WATER SYSTEM . . ? : 4’ X 4’, CHARCOAL AN D ACRYLIC ON ALU MIN U M
LINDSAY WELLS
KRISWEINMANN.COM
KRISTOPHER WEINMANN
My work is my way of navigating the world. I am intrigued by thevarious structures and materials we find around us and the different stories they can tell us or things they can teach us about ourselves and so my work brings these elements together in order to draw out these stories and lessons.
Sometimes I feel I’ve lost hope in the good nature of humankind. But then I remember I am part of it. A friend of mine once saw a shadowed figure in an empty room. Then she woke me up. A friend of a friend of mine was abducted by aliens, I listened because I had a crush on him. I saw a ghost and peed the bed. And now I’m not on time for anything.
PNTG
C LUSTERFUC K : HOLOG R AM , T V, WOOD, CANVAS , LENSES , FL ASH LIG HT, MOTOR
ZIMMERMANDAN.COM
DANIEL ZIMMERMAN
PHTO 141
PHOTOGRAPHY 16 ST UDENTS
PHTO
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RESTLES S SOM NOLENC E 1 ED 2 /5 2012 : 9 ” X 14”
TASHA BARRIE
REBEKKABAROOTES.CA
BEKKY BAROOTES
My life like my work is based on duality. Traveling, other life experiences and my worldview all influence my art. Being a flâneur, I find inspiration in the simple things of life. I strive to create aesthetically pleasing imagery that is interesting and unique, quite like myself.
I use photography to explore my personal curiosities. In doing so I shoot documentary work, which consequently inspires my fine art practice. The two aesthetics intermingle to create a visual dialogue. I use this dialogue to produce bodies of work that contain narratives, and allow me to delve into curiosities, while commenting on the world around me.
PHTO
145
KELSEYENNIS.COM
KELSEY ENNIS
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.” Audrey Hepburn
WELL SAID GOODBY E : 30 ” X 30 ”
KLY UC H : 11 ” X 17 ”
CAITLIN BOYLE
“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either run from it or, learn from it.” Rafiki, The Lion King
“The earth is my art, what surrounds me is my inspiration, my palette and my canvas. Open your eyes, experience the world around you and experience my art.”
PHTO
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MIRROR MIRROR
TOWN SHOP, STAVELY ALB ERTA : 12 ” X 1 8 ”, 2012
COLBYJONES.COM
COLBY JONES
JAMIEJOHANSEN.CA
JAMIE JOHANSEN
The prairies require one to embrace the sense of isolation – of being alone and insignificant in such a vast ex pa nse of la nd – wh i le si mu lta neously attending to the delicacy of one’s immediate environs: the clarity of the light, the flight of a bird, the whisper of the wind. And above it all, the extraordinary, infinite sky.
Gee whiz, I’m dreaming my life away.
PHTO
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DRE AMS OF DROWNING : 1 0 ” X 14”, DIGITAL PHOTOG R APHIC ILLUSTR ATION
I ’ M ALL E ARS
AMIELEBLANC.CA
AMIE LE BLANC
YVONNEKOPRNICKY.COM
YVONNE KOPRNICKY
The minute you accept that your normal, is the minute you become different.
“Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living.” Anaïs Nin
PHTO
151
EGG IN TH E FAC E : 14” X 21 ”
MATTLOWDEN.CA
MATT LOWDEN
ALEXSIS_LEE@HOTMAIL>COM
HYOWON LEE
Memories make up whom I am, cameras allow my thoughts to be expressed in ways my mouth can only dream of. A shutter allows me to solidify a feeling, to freeze the never stopping world around me. So that my mind may look back upon and reflect up the intimate moment captured by the click of a button.
PHTO
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ERROR 40 4
GARLIC
JUSTINPOULSEN.COM
JUSTIN POULSEN
MAGGIEMCKAY.COM
MAGGIE McKAY
American Psycho. Amps. Architecture. Art. Batman. Cameras. Cats. Cars. Comic books. Design. Donald Glover. Ferrari. Furniture. Guitars. Hasselblad. Honda NSX. Internetz. Large Format. Lego. Nike. Nikon. Phase One. Photography. Slurpees. Spiderman. Skateboarding. Suits. Waffles. Windows.
PHTO
155
OK ANAGAN COU NT Y : 1 6” X 24”, 2011
NATASHA SIMOES
RSPHOTOGRAPHYSTUDIO.COM
RAJVINDER SANDHU
A commercial photographer that has a variety of passions a nd i nterests t hat i n f luence my work . This and life experiences allow for creating visually interesting and unique imagery for my practice.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein
PHTO
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DUALIT Y : 15” X 20 ”
AWAY: 11 ” X 14”, GICLEE PRINT 2012 . MODEL: K ALY CHAU. M UA : SAR AH ALLEN
COURTNEY WONG
STEFANIEVILLENEUVE.COM
STEFANIE VILLENEUVE
“Happiness can be found in even the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light.”
I’m interested in the intricacies of our own humanity, the absurdities and uncertainties within our own minds and our development within the modern world. As conceited creatures, our lives are filled with so many overwhelming complexities and I find inspiration in the psychological pains of leading such a complex life.
PRME 159
PRINT MEDIA 4 ST UDENTS
PRME
161
B EHIN D YOU R LE ADERSHIP : 3 4” X 2 2 ”, LITHOG R APHY
62 ” X 4 4”, FOU N D FAB RIC AN D OB J EC TS , PAINT, 2012
AMY GAULIN
JILLIAN.DASCHUK@GMAIL.COM
JILLIAN DASCHUK
With the idea of Pareidolia in mind, seeing facial forms in inanimate objects, I create works with found materials such as fabric, wood and other mundane objects from my everyday life.
PRME
163
(6 , 6 , - 6 , - 6)( 3 , 6 , 6 , 3) : 3 . 5” X 4 . 25”, SILK SCREEN ON COT TON R AG PAPER
EIGHT SECON DS AS REP RESENTED BY FOU R HOU RS : 35” X 25”, SILK SCREEN
JENNER.ZYWOT@GMAIL.COM
JENNER ZYWOTKIEWICZ
BRANDOXYLL@GMAIL.COM
BRANDON MORRISON
I describe my work’s aesthetic as what I see when I remove my glasses, the immediate fuzziness and the pull of light away from its source. Conceptually, my work exists between the spaces of order and chaos; I borrow from both the order and system of print, then from the chaos and disorganization that comes with the captured fleeting moment.
My practice is concerned with resolving the divide between math and art. It strives to provide visual answers to equations where only numbers existed before. This allows the viewer to imagine mathematical equations as visual entities, rather than the numerically based “answers” we are used to.
SCLP 165
SCULPTURE 9 ST UDENTS
SCLP
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ON EN ES S : 1 0 ” X 1 0 ”, IN K ON WHITE M EL AMIN E PARTICLE BOARD
KILL YOU R DARLINGS : 5 4” X 6 4 . 5”, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS , 2012
LUKE BRANDHORST
MACKENZIELEIGHBOYLE@HOTMAIL.COM
MACKENZIE BOYLE
”What do I write here?” ”Use a quote.”
Are the waves going to crash on top of the ship? Are they moving away? Nature is both simple and complex. A repetition of small representations of a whole placed within a whole. Like Life. The ship’s oneness with the sea lets both air and water slip through and around it. Or become a part of it.
SCLP
169
P L AN K : 14CM X 61CM X 9CM , N E WSPAPER AN D G LU E, 201 0 -11
CORDYC EPS U NIL ATER ALIS (FALLEN LOG) (PART 1 OF 2) : 4’ X 2 ’ X 3’, MIXED M EDIU MS
MICHELGIGNAC.CA
MICHEL GIGNAC
JEAN.OF.THE.DAY@HOTMAIL.COM
JEAN DAY
Under the general thematic umbrella of “Pre-Dead,” Ms. Day ’s practice explores the literal and metaphorical connotations revolving around the natural state of pre-living materials. Taxidermy, mythology and theories of the natural world are a key interest in her research, exploring questions of humanity’s relationship to nature.
My work explores the complex relationship between technological advancements and the natural world, the materials that are a by-product of these themes and also the human response. The absence of certainty excites me. Therefore, through these investigations, experimentation plays an integral role.
SCLP
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SU ITC ASE 1 : 127CM X 7 1CM X 49CM , COLLEC TED OB J EC TS , STEEL
I B EG YOU TO TOUC H M E : 5’ X 1 . 5’ X 1 ’, FOU N D WOOD, HAIR AN D NYLON
ERIC HEITMANN
KIRSTIN GILES
“I beg you to touch me”, expresses moments of critical self reflection and emotional repair. I find comfort in distilling my anxieties into sculptures that do not depict personal conflicts, but evoke the feelings involved through distortion and decay. The tension created in the work and the residue of performative processes archives these intimate moments in time.
The world is full of stuff. We organize this stuff in various ways to approach the world without being overwhelmed; it’s how we explain and define our identity. But these are just fabricated conventions, so we define ourselves in whatever way we want. That’s a big responsibility for art makers.
SCLP
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LIGHT WELL NO . 4 : 2 . 5” X 2 ” X 6 .75”, L AMINATED G L ASS
SENTENC ES : 4’ X 2 ’ X 1 ’, STEEL, 2012
AIDAN WONG
TODD REDERBURG
My artistic practice is concerned with thought as a language and power relating to thought and meaning. Using sculpture, text, generative technologies and new media my work attempts to locate thought and the process of thinking and communicating.
Part of a larger series of glass pieces called Light Wells. The series was influenced by the conceptual architectural drawings of Paolo Soleri, an architect famed for his models of arcologies, which are massive structures capable of housing the population of cities.
SCLP
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TH E SK Y M Y FRIEN D (DO NOT LE AVE M E AGAIN) : 5’ X 3’ X 4’, FOU N D LU M B ER , G L ASS , CER AMIC
SARAH YEMEN
“The artist is the opposite of the politically minded individual, the opposite of the reformer, the opposite of the idealist. The artist does not tinker with the universe, he recreates it out of his own experience and understanding of life.” Henry Miller
VSCD 177
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 38 ST UDENTS
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RE- : RECYCLED PAPER B E ADS B R AN DING
ZU H É : PACK AGING DESIG N
MAHMOUDBACHIR.COM
MAHMOUD BACHIR
MARIANANGELIDESIGNS.COM
MARIANA ANGELI
“It’s a doggy-dog world”
Listen but don’t lose control. Try everything, assume nothing. Don’t over-think. If you don’t believe in your work, nobody will.
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B ELL A ITALIA : 8 ” X 1 0 ”
DINOSAU R-ESQU E : LINOCUT, DIGITAL
BIAFORE.CARBONMADE.COM
SARAH BIAFORE
DANIELLEBAZINET.COM
DANIELLE BAZINET
The world is full of strange and wonderful things. The more I learn, the more I know I don’t know. And that’s a wonderful thing I think.
“Bad design is smoke, while good design is a mirror.” Juan-Carlos Fernàndez I found this quote in the beginning of my third year in the VCD program, it really hit the mark for me. I always find myself looking back at it to keep myself motivated and focused.
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OP H ELIA - A PAN DOR A PU P : DR AWING FOR PACK AG E DESIG N
EVANBLAIRART.COM
EVAN BLAIR
RBIRKHIEM.COM
ROBYN BIRKHIEM
Two choices; run with the crowd and be content, or run the other way and give yourself a chance to find yourself.
As a concept artist, I want to create bold visions, worlds and most importantly, tell a story. When I consider my job as a voice in the creative team, I want to bring my own experiences and emotions into a piece. I want to do something that tells a story so wonderful that it’s easy to get lost in.
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DROP C AP S : LINOCUT AN D IN DIA IN K
MOVE LIKE THIS : P ROMOTIONAL P OSTER
SEAN DE LIMA
BAILEYCOPITHORNE.COM
BAILEY COPITHORNE
“For many hours and days that pass ever soon, the tides have caused the flame to dim, At last the arm is straight, the hand to the loom, Is this to end or just begin?”
As one attempting to live a yogic lifestyle, Sean has discovered that enlightenment does not come from bending the body this way and that, nor does it come from hours upon hours spent meditating under a majestic tree. No, true enlightenment comes from the devout practice of design.
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TH E B E AC H U NTOLD : 9 ” X 6”, HARDCOVER BOOK , 9 6 PAG ES
I AM RIC H BUT I AM P OOR : 8 ” X 1 0 ”, HARDCOVER BOOK
KATRYNALEE.COM
KATRYNA FERBEY
SARAH DUGAN
My work critiques social issues in a responsible and sustainable way. After graduation I will be attending York University (Toronto, Ontario) to pursue a Master of Design. I’d like my graduate research to encourage other designers to explore alternate, more sustainable methods in their own practice.
I am compelled to design, it seems to be a reflection on my observations of the places, people, and things I happen upon. The natural world is my most sincere influence; I love telling the stories, uncovering the memories, and scouting out the history of the many rustic scenes that surround us.
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C AFE INSTITUTE RE- B R AN DING
MICHAEL GLASER.CA
MICHAEL GLASER
JOGCREATIVE.COM
JOZANNE GAUTHIER
Café Institute encourages community involvement to support key factors known to positively impact learning. The new visual identity reflects the involvement of community members, schools and families of struggling students. The colours and circles bring life, and positive motion to learning issues.
“You are a good boyfriend. Sorry for being grumpy and PUFFing out all the time.” Courtney Lawson
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P ROS AN D CONS OF SNOWBOARDING
LELANDGUINAND.COM
LELAND GUINAND
CHRISTER GUILLERGAN
“No grand statements or revelations, just the hope that my doodles give momentary joy... because I can’t stay much longer (my friend is leaving for Ireland and I need to go to a going away party).”
For the past 4 years there have been ups and downs, this school has kicked but I kicked back. Now I am graduating and everything that happened was for the good, made me a better person and I thank you for all the great times.
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P OP PIC AKES : CAKE POP DESIG N
C ARMAG EDDON : 8 ” X 1 6”. PION EER : 11 ” X 8 . 5”.
MICHELLE HROUDA
SAMANTHALUCY.COM
SAM HASLAM
With her illustration Samantha is attempting to create a style that is versatile, appealing to adults and children. She is influenced by the relationship and memories that adults associate with their children’s picture books; as well as those images that stick with children into adulthood. Besides children’s literature, she is interested in pursuing editorial and promotional illustration. Her work can be described as cute, sometimes funny, and always a little sad.
Needle in the hay, wandering looking for something in my life, hidden like a small pin amongst everything. Not all who wander are lost. I consider life to be the ultimate adventure, and studying Visual Communication Design in Alberta College of Art + Design is a major chapter.
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ALIEN FOOT SOLDIER - R 20 JAVIN N YJ R : PENCIL AN D DIGITAL
NICK KUBASH
CARL JACKMAN
This soldier concept is from a race of spacefarers that visited our planet in the remote past. His armor is referenced from Aztec and Mayan design with hints of Asian influence. His given name is Javinn and he is rank 20 out of 100 in his races military, making him more or less a sergeant.
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COURTNEYLOUISELAWSON.COM
COURTNEY LAWSON
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KKNUDSON.COM
KRISTIN KNUDSON
It is so interesting to me to see where I started and how far I have come. After 4 years of school at ACAD I have learned so much about how to properly design, articulate and display my work. I really have enjoyed my time here and will miss all of my classmates, all of the interesting projects and especially all of the late homework nights with good friends and good coffee.
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I don’t remember when I learned how to draw, but I do remember drawing boobs like the letter “C” and noses like the letter “L”.
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EM B R SK ATEBOARDS FOR WOM EN : WOODBU RNING ON SK ATEBOARD
TARAVICTORIA.COM
TARA LUDGATE
CHIEN-HAO LEE
I find beauty in the unattainable, the irreplaceable, and the unique. My work is a reflection of my heart, thoughts and ideas. I hold the utmost respect for minimalism, but understand the contrast and complexity of great volumes of content. I want my work to create question, inspiration, and contribute to the beauty that is design.
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A LIT TLE HAIR SAYS A LOT : PRINTED BOOK
TH E J U NGLE BOOK : 5 .75” X 8 . 5”, WATERCOLOU R
SARAH-MURPHY.CA
SARAH MURPHY
SERENAMALYON.COM
SERENA MALYON
“I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” Bilbo Baggins
“A Little Hair Says a Lot” is a facetious attempt to investigate our current pop culture obsession with moustaches by examining the different personalities that a moustache helps a man project.
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TH E QU EEN : DIGITAL
TH E ADVERTISING GAM E : PRINTED BOOK
403.975.8140
ILOK RIO RAH
LEOPEREZCREATIVE.COM
LEO PEREZ
Ever since I was little, designers have been my heroes and inspiration. To this day my spur is to rework the advertising industry from my homeland – the foundation of my roots – Venezuela. Museums, libraries and the cities I’ve visited have always fed my passion and my style. Books are the written crux of civilization, and with the Advertising Game I’m sharing my humble knowledge for Graphic Design and my appetite for achievement in this complex future that is upon us.
I was born in South Korea, grew up and spent the majority of my life in Calgary. My interest is on Character Design and Environmental Design. I am very excited that I am graduating ACAD as a Character Designer! I am ready for adventures.
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SIX TH MAGA ZIN E . CO - DESIG N ER: COU RTN E Y L AWSON
TIGER LU NG : IN K AN D DIGITAL, 2011
APRILRYDE.COM
APRIL RYDE
SIXTH is an inspiration magazine for creatives. ROBOT-BLOOD.BLOGSPOT.COM
SIMON ROY
Thank God I survived!
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IT STARTS AS AN EC HO INSIDE OU RSELVES : 8 ” X 1 0 ”, PHOTOMONTAG E
M E & M Y RIDE : 8 ” X 1 0 ”, PRINTED BOOK AN D PROMOTIONAL BIKE B ELL S
... So let’s conquer.
YEEWENSAT.COM
YEEWEN SAT
MARIANA SILVA
“Imagination rules the world” Napoleon Bonaparte
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P E TER AN D TH E NORTH WING : DIGITAL
H E!!! : 1 0 ” X 15” DIGITAL,
STEPHANIE SOUTHGATE
NATHAN SWAYZE
At this point I don’t care what I do, I’m just hoping for a fun career.
I look forward to one day working as a character designer or in story development in feature animation or children’s television. Go Flames.
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B E AR V X . ZOM BIE : T-SHIRT ILLUSTR ATIONS
SATU R ATED PALE T TE : 5” X 7 ”, BOOK . TACO TIM E ILLUSTR ATIONS: 4” X 6”, ACRYLIC
ADRIANTEIXEIRA.COM
ADRIAN TEIXEIRA
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.”
SAMANTHA TADEO
Don’t worry. Mama will fix it!
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U NVEIL : PHOTO FROM BOOK
FR AN K LLOY D VIG N E T TE : 11 ” X 17 ”, DIGITAL PRINT
NAHLAWATFA.COM
NAHLA WATFA
DACTRAN.COM
DAC TRAN
An illustrated poster inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles of “Organic Architecture”—a belief that a building should have a harmonious relationship to nature and be appropriate to its site. The poster highlights three of his iconic works: the Guggenheim Museum, Fallingwater, and the Robie House.
I have a diverse background: a Bachelor of Arts degree previous to my BDes degree. I’m currently majoring in graphic design and advertising. The above work is from my book which shows how the veil has become a modernized fashion accessory defying stereotypical boundaries in a fresh avant-garde way.
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TH E PILGRIMAGE : DIGITAL CONCEPT SKE TCH
FAIRY TALES : IN K , PHOTOSHOP
SKETCHSEAN.BLOGSPOT.COM
SEAN YANG
IMAGINARYBEASTS.NET
IRIS WONG
“Then let us compare mythologies.”
“Stories are the creative conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful experience. They are the currency of human contact.” Robert McKee
MADE MAKERS
DESIGNERS MAHMOUD BACHIR APRIL RYDE DEPARTMENT PHOTOGRAPHY AMIE LE BLANC PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR MELINDA TOPILKO
SPECIAL THANKS For thei r unending generosity and support i n the making of the 2012 Alberta College of Art + Design Graduation Catalogue, we wish to thank: DANIEL DOZ MARIANNE ELDER ANNE-MARIE DORLAND THE GRAD COMMITTEE JOLEEN TONER
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WE MADE IT! 18 3 S T U D E N T S