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In the Life Studies specialization, students combine hands-on studio work while exploring subjects related to life and living things. Students explore topics such as nature, anatomy, technology, biology, ecology and sustainability. This specialization offers a focus on science and humanities through creative lenses.
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Aysia Tse
Aysia Tse

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Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Aysia Tse

“In her thesis work BODY, GRATE AND TILE, Tse traces how bodily politics ripple through athletic environments, revealing the complex entanglements of queerness, mental health, discipline, and the physical and emotional labour of the performing body. ”

Stefanie Virgilio
Stefanie Virgilio

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Stefanie Virgilio

“Horrors of the Mundane is about appreciating fears that we all have and showing why we have them through heightened horror scenarios. ”

Osato Adeniyi
Osato Adeniyi

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Osato Adeniyi aka. sato.artz

“Black Wall Street is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

Kaylei Williamson
Kaylei Williamson

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Kaylei Williamson

“I am every age I have ever been, intertwines object with memory, drawing on archival imagery and the bed as a place of growth and safety. Personal identity informs a reflection and recreation of the feelings of longing and loss that go along with... More

Reymond Lise
Reymond Lise

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Reymond Lise aka. Raphael

“Reymond Lise is an interdisciplinary neurodivergent queer Canadian artist who often employs experimental techniques with a methodical approach to create vibrant new worlds. Lise synthesizes artistic and scientific research methodologies into a... More

Zhuo Chen
Zhuo Chen

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Zhuo Chen aka. Jeff

“Art is fun ”

Tania Gardner Rodriguez
Tania Gardner Rodriguez

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Tania Gardner Rodriguez

Cat Schembri
Cat Schembri

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Cat Schembri

Sedigheh Aledavood
Sedigheh Aledavood

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Sedigheh Aledavood

Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2024/2025!