At 2026’s Art Undergrad Show (OCADU Gradex 111)

Every year, I try to visit my local “Arts College” – OCADU – to see what creative young people are up to. This post is the first time I’m highlighting the people who’s work made an impact on me, to give them some publicity. Go ahead and visit their sites: I really liked Selina Zheng‘s “Shanzhai Is Culture” graphic design capstone project. She made a neat zine that explained how bootlegs and fakes are not considered “bad” in Eastern cultures, and she showed appreciation for the fun and creativity of knockoffs. Selina was inspired by Pacific Mall, which happens to be one of my favourite places in the Greater Toronto Area! Also in Graphic Design, Warrick Bruan (a friend of the blog commented that he has a fantastic name) his photography of decaying signage and the patina of age that certain materials gather when they’re used on building facades. He developed the photos in OCADU’s darkroom, and created 3 small books themed on metal, masonry and wood. He also created a 3D-printed building…