Art Exhibit reminds us the importance of Canadian landscape
STORY BY MOLLY MUSSELWHITE Artist Gwen MacGregor depicted the contradiction between power plants stationed next to forestry in her video installation at the Deep Woods Visual Arts Exhibit. “It’s probably not a surprise that I’m not a supporter of nuclear power. The legacy of the toxic waste and the danger are costs we can’t afford. […]
Getting obsessed with ceramics
STORY BY AMANDA SPILKER “You have to be obsessed.” For Linda Sormin, who has been exhibiting ceramic sculptures since graduating in 2003, obsession is the key. “You have to be willing to spend all your time looking at things as an artist,” she said. “Without it, you end up being in a medium space. The […]
Ceramics prof in running for $10k art award
STORY BY MEHREEN SHAHID PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEHREEN SHAHID Weeds and spores are growing out of women’s hair, eyes, ears and even mouths, as if a new species is being formed. They seem happy with it—or maybe it’s surprise and shock at being invaded by Mother Nature. This isn’t a scene from a science-fiction movie. These […]
One-of-a-kind Craft and Design degree mixes mediums
STORY BY JUNE SEO As Sheridan moves toward becoming a university, the college will offer a new Bachelor of Craft and Design program beginning in September. This four-year degree combines multiple programs to provide students with a better understanding of craft and design by exploring different media. “It was a very unique opportunity for us […]
Linda Sormin nominated for $10,000 RBC award
STORY BY PAIGE GALEA Professor Linda Sormin has a chance to win a $10,000 award and the Sheridan community can help her. Sormin, Sheridan’s studio head of Ceramics, is one of five ceramic artists across Canada to be nominated for the RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award. An exhibition at the Gardiner Museum has all […]
