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Large scale installations

Oh gosh. Where do I begin. The public art that still has a hold on me are the pieces I saw during Burning Man in 2012. The craftsmanship was top notch. It’s like you could see into the minds of the creators. It was as though craftsmanship came before the abstract nature.

I also loved the exhibits during Jardin de Metis in the summer of 2021 meandering through the gardens with the surprise and delight factor was fun and also the Anything is Possible on Barton exhibit I ran in 2022 I was quite proud of as it really brought life to the vacant storefronts in an under represented area of Hamilton

Hanging at the West Harbour GO Bead Maze

One of my most fond memories, was seeing this installation, kinda near West Hamilton GO Centre and the Pier 4 public park. A friend and I had just taken the train for the very first time to Toronto, and were relieved to be back home in Hamilton after our day trip. We saw this structure, art installation thing that looked like one of those toys you'd find in a dentist's office.We were still riding the wave of excitement from seeing a musical, and we ended up goofing around on the structure, climbing on the beads, and just generally horsing about…

Vibrant Helsinki

During a summer trip to Helsinki, Finland, my husband and I were captivated by the city's vibrant atmosphere. The aroma of freshly baked pulla mingled with the rich scent of espresso as we explored the cycle-friendly streets. Everywhere we looked, public art surprised and delighted us, appearing even in unexpected locations like the entrances to shopping centers. Even a simple train ride became an experience, like traveling through a moving art gallery, with murals and architectural sculptures adorning the buildings we passed. As an artist and my husband an engineer, we found ourselves constantly discussing the design and construction of…