Faculty of Art
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
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.
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Morgan Madonik
“Looking for realistic portraits with a creative twist? Or just want to view some cute cartoon corgis? Then my profile is for you! I specialize in everything from cartoon anime folks and animals to making real people's features come to life through... More”
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Ifetayo (Ife) Alabi aka. n/a
“Ifetayo’s thesis work focuses on the TransAtlantic slave trade and its lasting effects on Black communities and marine life, particularly whales and seals. They were inspired by Alexis Pauline Gumbs' text Undrowned, which connects Black femininity... More”
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Nicole Ionescu aka. Niko
“For my thesis, I created an installation of interwoven mixed media fibre and moss. I look for ways to represent symbiotic relationships seen in mycelium, fungi, and plant life. Through the actions of tying and sewing as well as weaving and growing,... More”
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Elizabeth DeCoste
“My thesis project "Specufabula” explores Western knowledge systems found in scientific and museological histories. The term "Specufabula" references a neologism posed by Helen Palmer in her article “Speculative Taxonomies”. It refers to... More”
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Abby Kettner
“Canadian artist Abby Kettner attempts to temper the chaotic, unreliable, and intangible nature of memory by charting her evocative objects and their relationships to the self. ”
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Siu Woollard
“We are all tangled with the stories of the universe - my desire is to honour these connections. More”
Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies
Cassie Pellerin
“A crossover between science, nature, technology, and creativity ”
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2021/2022!