Coalesce: Video by H&M

Here is a video put together by H&M, with a time lapse of my installation going up, and the actual night of the festival on October 4th, 2014. It's really incredible to me to finally watch how it all came together from an outsiders perspective, and the reactions of all the people who passed by that night. After nine months of preparation, meetings, and arduous making, here is how it all came together. Hope you enjoy!

Coalesce: Teaser & Studio Process Video

Coalesce - Oct. 4, 2014 @ Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

Studio Process: Coalesce, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

Coalesce is a site-specific installation that I made for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche which happened this past October 4th in Toronto. Looking at lace as a metaphor for interconnectivity, this large-scale installation transformed recycled materials sourced from H&M’s Garment Collecting initiative and turned them into a monumental cascade of lace - in the storefront window of H&M at Queen and Spadina. 

Through this installation, I wanted to re-imagine the value potential of common discard materials while thinking about sustainable practices and the global exchange that is embedded within the garments we wear.

Here are the process shots in my studio from initial planning, sorting through the garments and constructing each piece of the three-story installation by hand!

Coalesce @ Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

I can't believe it's only a week away and I haven't blogged about it yet! This time next week, I will be installing a three-story installation entitled Coalesce in the store-front window of H&M @ Queen and Spadina for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche! I will share some pics of my process soon, but in the meantime, here is an invite I made for the show!

"Don't Touch" - Exhibition Photos

I just wanted to say a big thank you to all who came out to the opening of our exhibition "Don't Touch" at Red Head Gallery. It was really lovely to have the opportunity to sit the gallery during the exhibition and to spend some time at 401 Richmond. If you didn't get a chance to check it out, here are some pics from each of our collaborations with Marianne Burlew, encased in plastic. Hope you enjoy!

painting by Amanda Boulos, plastic by Marianne Burlew

Paper Muffin Cup Grouping by Lizz Aston, plastic by Marianne Burlew

Sculptural studies by Amanda McCavour

Little monsters by Grace Eun Mi Lee

Paper Bark Grouping by Lizz Aston

Plastic embroidery by Anouk Desloges