Meet the Artist
Gillian
Lapuz
“A material exploration of queer bodies and identity through the dissection of dichotomies. Seeking to investigate facets of abjection and the self in relation to horror and humour, this collection attempts to materialize the relationship between the textile needle and queer familiarities while also exploring the physicality and labour of work. Developing personal understanding of queerness, this body of work looks to create both fear and joy by continuously dissecting the gender binaries. Dividing this exploration into two major explorations, one dissecting, "Body" and the other, "Space".”
Gillian Lapuz is an interdisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Canada. Lapuz’ body of work revolves around investigating and developing facets of queer identity. His interest of connection and relationship has ventured into a material based practice that examines personal intersecting aspects of love, fear and humour. Inspired by the material process of developing work, Lapuz attempts to render queer imagery through print, textiles, illustrations and wearable art. Gillian completed his BFA undergraduate studies at OCADU majoring in Printmaking and minoring in Material Arts and Design: Textiles.
Textile Printmaking Drawing and Painting