Michael Farnan, a multidisciplinary artist and educator in the Simcoe Region, coordinates Georgian College’s Visual Digital Media Arts program. His work, supported by arts councils, critically examines Canadian history, colonialism, and representations of nature using humor and parody. Farnan’s exhibitions have been featured in prominent galleries across Canada.
Jill is a Canadian interdisciplinary artist living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat Nation and Anishinaabeg people in Barrie, Ontario. With a PhD from Queen’s University and an MFA from OCAD University, her research explores the ecological and social impacts of materials. A qualified Visual Arts Specialist, she investigates the histories and creative potential of making and unmaking.
Daniel is a sound artist with a background in music, including a multi-record deal with Sargent House and touring with Billy Talent. Over 25 years, he has created experimental soundscapes, including an unofficial score for Frankenstein (1931). His latest project uses repurposed items from Re-Store, reflecting his Indigenous background and commitment to sustainability.
Since childhood, drawing and creativity have been central to Bruno’s life, leading to spray painting in São Paulo in 2004 and artistic collaborations with organizations worldwide. Working with mixed media and repurposed materials, he hopes to share his vision through this project with Habitat for Humanity.
Amy’s art practice began with watercolor and oil painting, evolving to explore line, space, and Feminist Theory through fibre arts and site-specific installations. For nearly 20 years, her work with burlap, thread, and twine has mapped spaces, highlighting boundaries and relationships between form, place, and art while fostering community connection.
SWD views art as a universal language that records history and fosters social growth. For 25 years, he’s created mixed media works influenced by punk culture, using reclaimed materials to challenge societal norms. As an artist and educator, he has shared his work through exhibitions, residencies, and leading arts programs.
