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J Mac

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Favorite Medium: sculpture
Statement: J.Mac is a Canadian sculptor whose work encompasses the human element. Through the sculptural medium she reflects what she sees around her whether it be the politics of living, social ramifications of the environment, or humour derived from our human fragilities. J. Mac's current series uncovers the truth behind our most intimate interpersonal relationships. By casting her forms in fiberglass she creates a base where she can apply rope or nails to its surface to create the desired effect.Her art has been shown in Canada, USA, Europe and South East Asia. J.Mac has won many awards and her work is included in numerous corporate collections in Canada and the Philippines. Most recently, J.Mac was chosen as one of three artists to represent Canada at ARTiade 2004 - Olympics of Visual Art, which ran in conjunction with the XXVIII Olympic games in Athens. Last year J.Mac was elected as one of two artists to represent the Canadian Sculptors Society in the 1st Beijing Biennale. Her sculptures were also shown at the Biennale DÂ’Arte Contemporanea, Rome, Italy and the Biennale Internazionale DellÂ’Arte Contemporanea Firence Italy in 2003.
Bibliography: Bibliography Lectures: 2004 Scarborough Arts Magazine: The Graphic Sculptures of J. Mac by Lynn Fraser, June 4th 2004 2003 Promotional video for Biennale Internazionale dellÂ’Arte Contemporanea, Fortezza da Basso: displayed the sculpture Â“EmbraceÂ” 2003 NWSA Â– Journal article for Appalachian State University, Volume 15, Spring/Summer: Boone, NC, USA. 2003 75th Anniversary Celebration, artist lecture for The Sculptors Society of Canada, Toronto, Canada. 2001 Art Focus Magazine, Web article 1998 Art Focus Magazine, Web article 1998 New Art International; Contemporary American, European & Asian Art. Book Art Press. Published by J.S. Kauffmann, Volume 4 1998. 1998 Christianity And The Arts Magazine, Cover and article written by Tannis Arnett. 1998 Yeiser Art Center Catalogue and Video of Group Exhibition, Paducah, Kentucky, USA. 1996 Confronting Cancer Through Art; Arthur Ross, University of Pennsylvania Catalogue. 1996 The Creators, Channel 27, Television interview. 1996 City Line, City TV, Channel 7, showing of sculpture and home. Works In Corporate Collections: Eight Paintings Commissioned: Canada Dry, Toronto, Canada. Banners Commissioned for School Lobby Entrance: Webb Zeraffa Menkes Architects, Toronto, Canada. Design Center Collection, Manila, Philippines. IDI Collection, Manila Philippines.
Birth City: Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario
Canada
jmac@jmacart.com
Phone: 416 504-7707
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Fax: 416 504-8455

Professional

Awards: 2003 War and Peace, Peoples Choice Award for Â“Silent MemoryÂ” 2000 WomenÂ’s Art Association of Canada, WAAC Gallery, Sonia Bata Award for Best in Sculpture for Â“Golden WakeÂ” 1994 Tias 1994, Art Focus Exhibition, Awarded Best In Show for Sculpture for Â“FaithÂ”, Â“HopeÂ” and Â“CharityÂ” Juries, Panels and Consultations: 2003 Society of Canadian Artists: new members selection, Toronto Canada 2003 Sculptors Society of Canada: new members selection, Toronto Canada 1996 Juror for The 11th Annual International Miniature Exhibition: Del Bello Gallery, Toronto, Canada. Organizations: Sculptors Society of Canada, Treasurer: SSC International Sculpture Center: ISC Society of Canadian Artists: SCA Art Association of Harrisburg: AAH
Teaching Experience: Toronto Board of Education, Etobicoke Board of Education, Scarborough Board of Education, North York Board of Education

Education

Grad Year: 1963

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J Mac Ontario art sculpture 50 x 54 x 54	J Mac Ontario art sculpture 31 x 41 x 10
J Mac Ontario art sculpture 27 x 17 x 11	J Mac Ontario art sculpture 60 x 72 x 24

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