One Room was my thesis project that explored the re imagining of a space through a camera lens. Reusing materials and images, I rebuilt each space with a memory of a different person.
Heartbreak Hothouse was an interactive installation made in 2017 about heartbreak and the physical and mental health effects that come with it. The project focused on the healing power of plants that were found locally in Manitoba. Made for The University of Manitoba’s Herbarium Dry Media III show held at Forth Projects in Winnipeg, MB.
Secret Ingredient was created by Natalie Ferguson and Toby Gillies as Artists-In-Residence at the Art Gallery of Ontario in February and March of 2019.
The event engaged approximately 9000 people over 10 days in Walker Court. Participants created paper sculptures of their favourite home-cooked meals, shared recipes, family cultures, traditions and heritage by way of wacky art making, “food” photography and collaborative installation work.
Our goal was to encourage participants to share meals more often with each other, recognize and appreciate their loved ones and culture and to create an opportunity for sharing family experiences with each other. The secret ingredient is people!
Infinite thanks to the supportive staff and volunteers at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and to all of the amazing, thoughtful visitors who participated.
Art Gallery of Ontario Secret Ingredient
Created with the generous support of the Manitoba Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Installation designs for aceart gallery’s annual pet portrait fundraiser.
