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George Brown College Ceremonial Mace
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Introduction 7 Charrette 15 Design Process 25 Fabrication 33 Mace Elements 55 Conclusion 69 Credits 75
It is a great honour to serve as George Brown College’s inaugural Chancellor. In the last two years I have come to see George Brown as a special place that is fiercely committed to supporting the success of its students. The beauty and elegance of the Ceremonial Mace is surpassed only by its story. Designed and constructed primarily in-house, the Mace is a testament to the dedication, talent and passion of George Brown’s faculty, staff, alumni and students. I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the development of this piece of George Brown College history. Special thanks to the crossfunctional committee who managed the project, the design and fabrication team led by Luigi Ferrara, and the dozens of staff, faculty and students from across the College who took part in the consultation process as we tried to envision how this artifact could best represent the timeless values and principles that George Brown College holds dear. John and I are delighted with the result, and hope that it will add to the legacy of this wonderful institution for years to come. Sincerely, Sally Horsfall Eaton Chancellor, George Brown College
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When George Brown College became the first in Ontario to install a Chancellor in 2012, it signaled a new era in our institution’s history. The creation of this ceremonial leadership position was instrumental in increasing awareness of our role in the community and the importance and quality of our credentials. With the introduction of our Ceremonial Mace in 2014, we take another proud step forward. As an ancient symbol of authority, the Mace represents the rich history of the College and our transformation over the years. Its legacy will evolve and grow alongside the College. As you’ll see in the pages that follow, the creation of the Mace has been an incredible journey for the staff, faculty, students, alumni and donors who came together to work on it. Thank you to everyone who contributed and to Luigi Ferrara and the Centre for Arts & Design for their invaluable guidance. Most of all, I would like to thank Chancellor Sally Horsfall Eaton and John Craig Eaton for their generosity in initiating and supporting this project. Sincerely, Anne Sado President, George Brown College
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Mace Committee (from left–right) Mark Dos Reis, Group Marketing Manager Clay Thibodeau, Archivist Debra Lafrate, Associate Registrar, Registration & Records Chris Baker, Manager, Communications & Donor Relations Cindy Tran, Student Representative
Mace committee with the 3D prototype
George Brown College Ceremonial Mace
Introduction
The George Brown College Ceremonial Mace is a symbolic emblem of the authority delegated to the Chancellor. It is used in official college events such as convocation.
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Sketch of the refined Ceremonial Mace by Juan Camacho, Alumnus of the Design Management program at George Brown College
Historically, the Mace dates to medieval times when it was used as a club-like weapon. Often iron-tipped or spiked, it was carried into battle to break the chain mail or body armour of opposing knights. In 13th century England, Sergeants-at-Arms guarding the King carried royal maces as a sign of domestic security and authority. Over time, it became a symbolic ceremonial artifact.
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The Honourable William G. Davis, former premier, was instrumental in establishing the Ontario college system in the 1960’s. As Education Minister from 1962–1971, he introduced legislation that supported post-secondary vocational training and presided over the development of colleges across the province. As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Ontario college system, George Brown College is proud to honour Mr. Davis with a cameo on its ceremonial mace. He is recognized along with President Anne Sado, Chancellor Sally Horsfall Eaton and George Brown himself.
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The Honourable William G. Davis, Founder of the Community College System, 1980
The George Brown College Mace was initiated and supported by Chancellor Sally Horsfall Eaton and developed in-house in 2013/14 by George Brown staff, faculty, students and alumni.
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These bronze cameos include George Brown,the College’s Namesake, The Honourable William G. Davis, Founder of the Community College System, Sally Horsfall Eaton, George Brown College’s first Chancellor and Anne Sado, George Brown College’s President. Created by Matt Gibson, George Brown student of Game Development
Charrette
In September 2013, the School of Design hosted a half-day workshop to brainstorm different concepts and symbolic elements consistent with George Brown’s values and legacy.
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Representatives participated from across the College including Marketing & Communications, Jewelry Arts, the Registrar’s Office, the Foundation, the Centre for Arts & Design and George Brown Archives.
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Concept sketches of the Mace from the interdisciplinary design charrette
Team brainstorming of the interdisciplinary design charrette
Paul McClure, Co-ordinator of Jewellery Arts at George Brown presenting one of four final concepts
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The four final concepts from the interdisciplinary design charrette
Four concepts were finalized and presented to Chancellor Sally Horsfall Eaton and President Anne Sado. Elements from all four were combined in the final design, which features a mix of traditional and modern components.
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Further refine sketches by Sisley Leung, Alumna of the Institute without Boundaries at George Brown College
Design Process
To account for a complex mix of materials, size and weight constraints and disparate design elements, a computer render was produced. This was followed by a wooden prototype of the Mace to judge scale and then a detailed 3D printed model to finalize design details and assembly.
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Wooden and 3D printed prototype models
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Sisley Leung, Alumna from the Institute Without Boundaries and Architectural Technology and Luigi Ferrara, Dean of the Centre for the Arts and Design, working on the 3D model
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Fabrication Advisors: Lorraine Wright, George Brown Design Professor, Martha Glenny, George Brown Jewellery Professor, Paul McClure, Co-ordinator of Jewellery Arts at George Brown
Project Co-ordinators: Lori Endes, Special Projects and Institute without Boundaries Coordinator Sisley Leung, Alumna from the Institute without Boundaries and Architectural Technology Graphic Designers: Ginny Chen, Alumna from George Brown’s Graphic Design Program Edgard Cuallo, Alumnus from George Brown’s Graphic Design Program
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The Centre for Arts & Design was thrilled to be the creative lead on the George Brown College Ceremonial Mace. Piecing together a world-class team was the easy part; we had many talented students, alumni and faculty members from whom to choose. Our challenge was conceptual - how can a single artifact represent fully a large, diverse and complex institution like George Brown? What symbolic elements should be included? Should the Mace reflect the successes of George Brown’s past, or the promise of its future? We began to answer these questions in Spring 2013. An internal consultation led us to four different concepts. A final design was selected by Chancellor Sally Horsfall Eaton that combined aspects of each, including both traditional and modern elements. The result, as you will see from this book, is something which should make us all proud. I would like to thank the diverse and passionate team who worked on this project, with special thanks to Chancellor Sally Horsfall Eaton, John Craig Eaton and Anne Sado for their counsel and support. Sincerely, Luigi Ferrara Dean, Centre for Arts & Design
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Fabrication
The final product was carefully fashioned by expert craftsmen and stands as a proud symbol of George Brown College’s past, present and future.
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Stairs
Fabrication
Industrial designer: Juan Camacho, Alumnus from the Design Management program, George Brown College (2011)
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3D render of the Ceremonial Mace by Juan Camacho
Cameo
Fabrication
Cameo designer: Matt Gibson Fashion Techniques and Design (2008) and Game Development (2015) George Brown College
Student Matt Gibson was the creator of the Cameos. He made 3D renders as well as detail prints and wax models
Amethyst ring
Fabrication
Reza Piroznia is of Persian heritage and also a proud Canadian
Gemologist: Reza Piroznia generously donated and faceted the amethyst ring. Jewellery Repair (2000) Gemology (2002) George Brown College
Over 40Lbs of rough amethyst was sliced to find nine appropriate pieces that could be faceted, from this two were selected. A unique, one-of-a-kind, 98 faceted amethyst was created
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Upper & Lower Chalice
Fabrication
Casters: Erich Knoespel & Marcus Knoespel and the whole Artcast team were all involved in the casting of the first George Brown College Mace. They are a long-time collaborator with George Brown Design faculty, Lorriane Wright
The Ceremonial Mace during the chipping stage of production at Artcast
Connector
Fabrication
Cabinet maker: Fernando L贸pez Design 2100 His studio is responsible for fabricating most of the furnishings at the School of Design
Fernando L贸pez turning walnut wood to form the shaft for the Mace
One of five wood rings for the Mace
Trillium Ornament Stairs Globe
Upper Chalice
Lower Chalice Leaves
Cameos
Amethyst Ring
Wood Rings
Shaft
School Rings
Metal Rings Turtle
Mace Elements
The design elements used in the Mace reflect both the history of George Brown College as an institution and the educational experience of a George Brown student.
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Turtle: The turtle is intrinsic in the beliefs of many indigenous nations in North America and, in particular, Toronto. As the foundation of the Mace, it represents our connection to Mother Earth and basis of our society. It also symbolizes perseverance, an attribute that many of our students need to reach their educational goals.
Ontario Metals: The bottom of the staff features rings of five metals naturally found in Ontario. This represents a sense of industry as well as the applied nature of many of the programs offered at the College. The metals are silver, gold, nickel, copper, and platinum.
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School Rings: A unique feature of the George Brown Mace is that, like a tree, the College, and its Mace will grow and change over time. A wooden walnut staff holds metal rings representing each School in the College. Over time, as the College opens a new school, a new ring will be added reflecting the College’s growth as rings on a tree do.
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Amethyst: An amethyst ring near the top of the staff symbolizes a purple thistle, a national emblem of Scotland to honour the College’s namesake. George Brown was born in Scotland on November 29, 1818. It is also a natural stone of Ontario and Ontario’s official mineral.
Ontario Woods: The primary wood used to construct the staff is Walnut. Rings of Maple, Cherry, Oak, Birch and Ash are also featured on the Mace. All naturally found in Ontario, the six woods represent the College’s commitment to sustainability and the environment.
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Maple Leaves: A national symbol of pride, the chalice is supported by eight maple leaves.
Cameos: Four cameos surround the bottom of the chalice. They honour Sally Horsfall Eaton (first Chancellor of George Brown College), Anne Sado (current President of George Brown College), George Brown (namesake of the institution) and Bill Davis (former premier of Ontario and founder of Ontario’s college system).
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Stairs: Cast bronze and silver-plated stairs rise to form a peak at the top of the Mace. This represents the journey of a student from enrollment to graduation and employment. The three staircases include inscriptions that reflect the characteristics our students acquire on their educational journey. Stair 1: Virtue, Charity, Respect, Compassion Stair 2: Creativity, Passion, Innovation, Excellence Stair 3: Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, Vision
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Globe: A globe within the chalice represents George Brown’s strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in its student body as well as its programming, while recalling George Brown’s role as the publisher of the Globe and Mail newspaper.
Trillium Ornament: An intricate metal design tops the Mace. A trillium forms the base, representing Ontario as well as Sally Horsfall Eaton’s role as founding Executive Director of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. A gold maple leaf rests at the top of the Mace.
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Conclusion
From June 2014, the Ceremonial Mace will be carried across the stage by the chosen George Brown beadles, who have been selected from facility or staff who have demonstrated commitment to student learning and success.
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The completed Mace
On May 28, 2014, the Ceremonial Mace was unveiled to the sponsors at the School of Design
Mace Sponsors Anne Sado, President, George Brown College John Craig Eaton Sally Horsfall Eaton, First Chancellor, George Brown College
Trillium Ornament
Credits
Photographers Daniela Mason Justin Taylor Ginny Chen
Design Team Luigi Ferrara Lori Endes Juan Camacho Sisley Leung
Copywriter Chris Baker
Design Support Daniel Mendel Emanuel Melo
Charrette Facilitators Lori Endes Robert Giusti Graeme Kondruss Apostolo Zeno
Fabrication Advisors Paul McClure Martha Glenny Wing-Ki Chan Lorraine Wright
Book Designers Ginny Chen Edgard Cuallo
Charrette Participants Luigi Ferrara Paul McClure Martha Glenny Wing-Ki Chan Lorraine Wright Eugene Harrigan Clay Thibodeau Debra Lafrate Diane Tessier Brian Stock Chris Baker Mark Dos Reis Elizabeth Kelly Sandra Saad Natalia Telentsio
Printer Stan Morantz Andora Graphics
Speical Thanks Elise Hodson Carrie Gaetz
Fabricators Marcus Knoespel Erich Knoespel Fernando L贸pez Reza Piroznia Matt Gibson Case Fabricators Fernando L贸pez Kal Mansur
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