30 Letters (for my 30th birthday)

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Another birthday art experiment.

For my 30th birthday, I wrote 30 letters to people who have inspired me throughout my life. The project was a simple and fun experiment to reach out to old and new friends and share good vibes during a tough time.

Among the better known recipients were the likes of Kent Monkman, Syrus Marcus Ware, Patsy Van Roost, Chelby Marie Daigle and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Some will be published online as open letters while others will be kept private – between the artist and his hero (or shero). Each letter includes a customized pattern created from a digital photograph.

Click here to read a letter to Chelby Daigle.

Click here to read a letter to Kent Monkman.

Click here to read a letter to Ron MacLean.

Ottawa Citizen coverage of the project (January 2021)



Apt613 coverage of the project (January 2021)


Printed Ottawa Citizen coverage of the project (January 2021)