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I function as a bridge between
imagination and reality;
this is where my art begins.
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I get my inspiration from nature and the world around me. This is where I continually learn the principles of creativity, balance, and rhythm.
I apply them to my work to grasp three essential elements: imagination, beauty, and clarity of forms.
Harmony among these elements means strength and purity; and this is what I am looking for, as much in my art as in my life.
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Highlights of Qualifications:
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Metal and Jewellery Art
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- Industrial Design and Product Development
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- Precision Custom Fabrication and Prototyping
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Vitra Design Museum Workshop |
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2001 and 2004 |
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Domaine de Boisbuchet, France |
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1994 - 1997 Jewellery Arts Program
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Toronto, Ontario |
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1993 - 1994 |
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Toronto, Ontario |
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1985 - 1988 Industrial Sheet Metal Work |
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Taipei, Taiwan |
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Talent Zone |
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Copenhagen International Furniture Fair, 2007 |
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Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Tormasi Art Gallery, 2007 |
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St. Catharines, Ontario |
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ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), 2006
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New York, USA |
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Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2010, 2011
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Best of Show Award, 1999 |
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Best Metal Award, 1999 |
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SOFA (Sculpture Object and Functional Art), 1999 - 2002
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New York and Chicago, USA
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TALENTE '99 International Trade Fair
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Cited: Masterpiece and Memento, 1998 |
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Dr. Steven Levy Award for Best Work in Metal
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Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada
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REFINED,
North American Metalsmithing Competition, 1998
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Stephen F.Austin State University,
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Nacogdoches, Texas |
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Ontario Crafts '97 Exhibition |
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Excellence in Metal Award
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Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto |
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Society of North America
Goldsmiths Slide Presentation, 1997
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University of Illinois, Illinois, USA
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Canada Council for the Arts |
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Travel Grant, 1999 |
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Project Grant for Emerging Artists, 1999 |
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Ontario Crafts Council |
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Volunteer Committee Scholarship, 1997 |
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Experience:
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Metal and Jewellery Artist, 1997 - Present
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Instructor, Silver Smithing, As of January 2012 |
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Ontario College of Art and Design |
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Toronto, Canada |
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Guest Lecturer, 2002 and 2006 |
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Ontario College of Art and Design |
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Toronto, Canada |
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Instructor, 2004 - Present |
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ROM Life, Royal Ontario Museum Program |
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Toronto, Canada |
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Instructor, 1998 - Present |
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Jewellery Arts Program, George Brown College |
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(Continuing Education Department) |
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Toronto, Canada |
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Resident Metal Artist, 1997 - 2000
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Metal Studio at Harbourfront Centre, |
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Toronto, Canada |
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Production Assistant, 1992 - 1993
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Commissions and Freelance:
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Bombay Sapphire Designer Collection, 2000 - 2001 |
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Bacardi, USA |
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Fiftieth Year Anniversary Plaque, 2001 |
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Hart House Finnish Exchange Program |
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University of Toronto |
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Jewellery Workshops, Evening and Day Classes 2000 - 2011 |
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Shao Design Studio, Toronto, ON |
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