Artist Collaboration: The Places We Are From
Explore the Places
As an extension of my “Places we are From” exploration, I asked a handful of creatives whom I admire; "What is Place to You?” Each created a spread of different objects from their lives to represent the idea in the way they saw fit. Each varies from the others and each tells a different story. Each perspective is so unique and each process so important to ourselves. I thank each of them for stepping out and sharing such a personal part of their lives.
Be sure to click through to read through their captions and to check out their profiles below as well.
Meet The Creatives
I am so grateful to have gotten to know so many creative makers and shaker over the years, from all over the world. Here are the ones who I was lucky to have join me in my little Place Project, for which I am so appreciative. Have a look through their work!
Sharon Courtney—VANCORVID
VANCORVID is an multimedia artist based in Toronto whose musical compositions are a blend of experimental voice and string.
Chibia Ulinwa
A multidisciplinary artist based in Portland, Oregon. Her lettering/illustrations have been featured in Target, Hero Cosmetics, Passion Planner etc as well as her music being heard in She Hulk and Queen Sugar. @chi.bia / @inkusdingus
Carin Lin
Carin is an experimental crafter with a focus on gift wrapping, party decor and DIY. She is preparing to launch her online shop in 2023.
Erick Rodriguez
A Senior Graphic Designer who leads a small team for The Salvation Army, creating positive messages and making them look good! He also freelances as a designer/letterer taking on all sorts of projects; from modern calligraphy for the Minnesota Orchestra to lettering work for weddings and events. @writehandlettering
Sanzana Syed
A small business and local brand supporter in TO, obsessed with romance novels & comfort food. @sanzanasyed
Katrina Ellis
A New Zealand based creative
Isabel Dusmann
An event artist based in Vancouver, specialized in illustration and calligraphy for live event personalization, private projects and commissions. @isabeldusmann
Mark Serrano
A UX Designer and Lettering Artist based in Toronto. He is currently working on some exciting projects with his dream client and building his online stores. @markserrano
Kaisa Pitsi
An Estonian Canadian filmmaker and designer based in Toronto. Her work can be described as emotional and poetic. @kaisa.films @pitsicato
Rachel Kwan
Rachel is a floral designer based in Grey County, Ontario. She uses the colours, shapes, textures, and seasonality of flowers as her creative medium. @eucliddesign.co
Julia Prajza
A Muralist, Lettering Artist and Designer based in Toronto. She hopes to bring more joy and colour into our everyday lives through hand painted murals and community art projects. @juliaprajza
Valerie Lee-Chan
Val is a mom, wife and teacher in Markham, Ontario.