OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Paige Bowen and Jessica Liu as the recipients of the Slate Asset Management 2024 Career Launcher!
Paige’s work will be on display in the lobby of 2 St. Clair West starting August 2024 and Jessica's work will be installed later in 2025.
Paige Bowen is a multidisciplinary artist, student, and creative from South Africa. She graduated from George Brown College’s Foundational Art Certificate in 2021 and OCAD University’s BFA in Drawing And Painting in 2024. She draws on her experience as an international nomad to study ideas of home, and connection - to both family and nature and isolation. Paige works in many mediums including but not limited to Woodcarving, Embroidery, and Painting. Most recently Paige has been featured in the 2024 Awenda Inspired Exhibit at the Ada Sleight Gallery at OCAD University as well as the 2024 Inspiration Studios Art Auction.
Website: www.paige-bowen.format.com
Instagram: @butterflypaige
Jessica Lui is a Chinese-Canadian visual artist based in Toronto. “My artistic practice is rooted in process-based work, a heartfelt tribute to navigating life with deliberation, patience, and mindfulness. Through my art, I reflect the profound journey of overcoming cancer, emphasizing how contemplation and introspection resonate with others facing diverse challenges. I create vivid paintings that explore the depths of lived experiences, blending personal narratives with rich cultural textures. My work aims to connect deeply with viewers, offering a sense of understanding and shared humanity.”
Website: https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/Profile/Details/7ee43d61-5ad7-4f8c-84d4-9a1c5cc62165
Instagram: @jesslui_art
Learn more about our Career Launchers at: https://careerlaunchers.format.com