Resident Artists
Frances Hahn studied English Literature and Art History at McGill University before teaching for a year in Italy where she fell in love with design. A graduate of Environmental Design at the OCADU, Frances works in interior design. Somewhere along the line Frances became a painter. Her work is heavily influenced by the colour and textures of her design world. Her artwork is in private collections across Canada, the US, the Middle East and the UK. During the residency, Frances will be working on several projects including 3D collage.
Emily Claire Pike specializes in painting abstracted urban and natural landscapes, portraits, and autobiographical interiors, portrayed in process and materials driven paintings. She often combines layers of collage with acrylic and oil paint, as well as items like maps, sewing patterns, and handwritten journal entries. Embedding these personal items into the paint and mediums gives “voice” to a piece. She is also drawn to interior settings that elevate the mundane and reveal details of the occupants by the objects they choose to be surrounded by. During the residency, Emily will be working on paintings that capture local architecture and landscape – perhaps including Gladstone House!
Christopher Rouleau is an independent graphic designer, sign painter and lettering artist in Toronto. Along with his full-time freelance work, he is also a public speaker, lettering instructor, and published author, and his work has been featured in Spacing Magazine, Uppercase Magazine & Flare Magazine. He attended the Alberta College of Art & Design, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. During the residency, Chris will be working on large scale paintings that incorporate both landscape and typography.
