In his latest photographic project, "Swimmers" considers the figure in relation to the ideas of leisure and the sublime. In this work the subjects are not recognizable, but fragmented or abstract components of the very landscapes they navigate. These images are intended to create a collapse of memory and experience through nostalgic moments that reside somewhere between a dream, a dance, the banal and visions of

Education:
2001-2003 Master of Fine Arts degree, University of Victoria, Victoria Major in Studio Arts, Specialty photography, video, and sculpture.
1998-2001 Bachelor Of Fine Arts degree with distinction, Concordia University Montreal. Double Major in photography and sculpture.
1996-1998 Diploma of Fine Arts, Langara College, Vancouver Studio Arts.

Solo Exhibitions:
2011 Dream Home and Swimmers, Curated by Kayleigh Hall, Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary AB
2010 Dream Home, Curated by Nicole Stanbridge, The Art Gallery of Nanimo, Nanimo BC
2009 Gleaning, Live Art, Curated by John G. Boehme, The Superior, Victoria BC
2008 Room with a View, Curated by Wendy Welch, Slide Room Gallery, Victoria BC
2005 At Odds with Emily (Wish You Were Here), Curated by Lisa Baldissera,The LAB, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC
Dreams For Sale, Curated by Katy McCormick, Gallery 44, Toronto, Ontario 2004 Dreams For Sale, Curated by Christopher Davidson, Gallery 1.6, Vancouver BC
Pensive Sky, Curated by Tommy LaCroix, Ministry of Casual Living, Victoria BC
2003 Ideal Views from Tomorrow, Curated by Deborah de Boer, Rogue Art, Victoria BC
Interruptions, Curated by Christopher Davidson Gallery 1.6, Vancouver BC
2002 Construction, Curated by David Gifford, Ministry of Casual Living, Victoria BC

Selected Group Exhibitions:
2011
Manufactured Nostalgias, Curated by Helen Marzolf, Open Space Gallery, Victoria BC
2010
Code Screen – 2010, Curated by Daina Warren, Vancouver Olympics cultural programming
2009
CAFKA, Veracity, Artistic Director Rob Ring, Kitchener Ontario
Giant Landscapes, Curated by Mary Jo Hughes, AGGV, Victoria BC
Small Things, Beaux-Arts Des Ameriques, Montreal QC
2008
Push/Pull, Curated by Sandra Doore, Art Produce Gallery, San Diego CA
Setting the Stage, Curated by Anthony Collins, Beaux-Arts Des Ameriques, Montreal QC
Site Unscene, Curated by Wendy Welch, Slide Room Gallery, Victoria BC
Residency Exhibition, Curated by Sally McKay, Open Space, Victoria BC
2007
Spectacle of Intimacy, Curated by Lora Carroll,
Vernon Art Gallery, Vernon BC
Grunt Gallery, Vancouver BC
Dream Home, Hollinger Collins Gallery, Quebec
2006
Faking Death, Canadian Photography, Curated by Penny Cousineau-Levine, Centre d' Expositions de Larouche, Quebec
ALONE, Curated by Penny Cousineau-Levine, Gallery TPW (along with Galler 44), Toronto Ontario
Faking Death, Canadian Photography Curated by Penny Cousineau-Levine, Jack Shainman Gallery,
Active Practice, Maltwood Art Gallery, Victoria BC
2005
Reclaiming Space, Curated by Todd Bernard Space Gallery, Portland Maine, USA
Killer, Curated by Monica Reyes, Gallery 1.6, Vancouver BC
2004
Gallery Artists, Hollinger Collins Gallery, Montreal QC
Interface, Curated by Linda Sawchyn, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC
Gallery Artists, Gallery 1.6, Vancouver BC
2003
Six, Curated by Penny Cousineau-Levine, Observatoire 4, Montreal, QC
AAA, Temporary Gallery Site, Victoria BC
2002
J-Walk, Curated by Sheila Ie, Johnson Street Storefronts, Victoria BC
Brown Show, Brown House Gallery, Victoria BC
2001
Constantine's Ear, Main Gallery, University of Victoria
Award Recipients, VAV Gallery, Concordia University
XX5, Curated by Marisa Portolese, Concordia University, Montreal QC
SHOT, Temporary Gallery Space, St. Laurent, Montreal QC
2000
Award Recipients, VAV Gallery, Concordia University
Final Answer? Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery, Montreal QC
VAV Gallery, Juried Sculpture, University of Concordia
1999
Prize, VAV Gallery, Photography, University of Concordia
Premier Cycle, Leonard and Bina Ellen, Montreal QC
VAV Gallery, Juried Sculpture, Concordia University

Selected Publications:
2006 Wish You Were Here (At Odds with Emily), Focus Magazine (February), Globe and Mail (January), Times Colonist (January)
2005 Dreams For Sale, PREFIX Photo Magazine (Issue 11) Artist as Worker, PONY Magazine (Premier issue)
2004 Dreams For Sale, Canadian Art Magazine (Fall issue)

Awards:
2006 British Columbia Arts Council Creation Grant
British Columbia Arts Council Professional Development Grant
2003 du Maurier Arts Council Grant
2002 MFA Fellowship Grant, University of Victoria
2001 Gabor Szilazi Prize in studio Arts, Concordia University.
MFA Fellowship Grant, University of Victoria, Visual Arts Kodak Prize, Best Overall Achievement, Concordia University
2000 Dean of Fine Arts, Outstanding Achievement Bursary, Concordia
British Columbia Arts Council Grant, Senior Award
Agfa Prize, Best Overall Achievement in Photography, Concordia
Millennium Merit Scholarship, British Columbia Provincial Gov.
1999 Kodak Prize, Best 200 Portfolio, Concordia
1998 British Columbia Arts Council Grant, Junior Award
Bill Watson Memorial Award, Langara College, Printmaking

In The Collection Of:
Canada Council Art Bank Collection
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Private Collections across Canada

Related Employment:
Current Limited Term Professor, University of Victoria, Photography, Video and Drawing
Term Instructor, Film and Animation, Photography, Painting and Drawing, Modern Art History, and Cultural Uses of Photography Camosun College Instructor,
Drawing, Sculpture and Photography, Vancouver Island School of Art
2007 Facititating Artist, Art Speak Forum on Contemporary Art Issues AGGV 'Artist in Residence' City of Saanich Pilot Program for teens
2006 Continuing Education, Photography Basics, Saanich community
2003 Sessional Professor, Art 140 (Photography), University of Victoria
2002 Teaching Assistant, for Vikky Alexander, Art 240 (Photography), University of Victoria
Sessional Professor, Art 100 (Foundation), University of Victoria
Teaching Assistant, for Jon Tupper, Art 351 (curatorial / studio practices) University of Victoria
2001 Teaching Assistant, for Daniel Laskarin, Art 300 (Sculpture)
University of Victoria
Workshop Technician, University of Victoria
2000 Photography Technician, Concordia University




"Untitled (Kristen)"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
21.75" x 38.75"
CDN 2,400 Framed

"Untitled (Pippa)"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
21.75" x 38.75"
CDN 2,400 Framed

"Untitled (Jamie)"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
21.75" x 38.75"
CDN 2,400 Framed

"Untitled (Simon)"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
21.75" x 38.75"
CDN 2,400 Framed

"Untitled (Tania)"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
21.75" x 38.75"
CDN 2,400 Framed

"Untitled (Steph)"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
21.75" x 38.75"
CDN 2,400 Framed

 

"Reflections"
Chromogenic Print, Ed of 10
31.25" x 39"
CDN 2,800 Framed