Aken, 8 in x 10 in, aerosol on panel, 2020
Recreated by Ester H
André Kan, Toronto-based visual artist
Ms. Leung's class met virtually with Toronto-based visual artist Andre Kan for an interactive workshop on perspective. Students learned about the meaning and inspiration behind Andre's work. The group also discussed how he found his artistic voice, as well as how he built his career as a visual artist.
Using the grid technique and coloured pencil application techniques, students recreated miniature versions of Andre's work.
About André
Enlivened by his interest in spacial structures and interconnectivity, Andre Kan's paintings serve as excitable blueprints for a possible reality. Each work depicts the artists' signature imaginative building blocks that converge and begin to build upon each other and strengthening each other towards an ever transforming space. Kan's structures are substantial and complex but not yet anchored - they float suspended in his psychological space. In this way Kan's buildings remain a playful proposition for the viewer not yet tied to a specific place or function. With his dynamic formations, Kan propels us towards an ever optimistic future where new connections and constructions have yet to materialize.
His current work investigates the architectural interpretations that respond to our ever advancing society, and suggests what 'possibility' means through self discovery. Examining what mark making and its properties mean, as well as the significance in cause and effect, is important here. Kan's psychological structures depict change and evolution of space, while also questioning the fundamental nature of being and the world that encompasses it.
Andre Kan is a Toronto based painter. Since graduating from the Ontario College of Art & Design University in 2014, he continues his creative pursuits as an Artist, Muralist, Photographer, Curator, Producer, and Musician. His paintings have been showcased throughout Canada with permanent collections in the U.S and China. His murals can also be seen internationally including London, Spain, Portugal and Taiwan.
Email: andrekanart@gmail.com
Instagram: @andrekan_
Facebook: @andrekanart
Twitter: @andrekanart
For more information on his work, check out: https://www.andrekan.com/
Choosing piece by Andre
3. Create a grid on paper
2. Create a grid
4. Use coloured pencil application techniques
5. Finished piece
Align-1, 24 in x 24 in (approx), aerosol on wood, 2019
Recreated by Jessica M
Live I, 24 in x 36 in, aerosol on canvas, 2018
Recreated by Bianca V
Neuma, 12 in x 16 in, aerosol on panel, 2020
Recreated by Alessandra C
Local, 8 in x 10 in, acrylic, aerosol on panel, 2018
Recreated by Sienna C
Aken, 8 in x 10 in, aerosol on panel, 2020
Recreated by Marilyn T
Roam, 8 in x 10 in, acrylic on wood panel, 2015
Recreated by Celaina R
Kyur IV, 16 in x 20 in, aerosol on panel, 2018
Recreated by Samantha Rom
Align-4, 5 in x 7 in, aerosol on framed canvas, 2019
Recreated by Samantha Roc
Aken, 8 in x 10 in, aerosol on panel, 2020
Align-5, 5 in x 7 in, aerosol on framed canvas, 2019
Recreated by Paula E
Axiom, 8 in x 10 in, aerosol on panel, 2020
Recreated by Marisa B
Haven, 24 in x 30 in, acrylic on canvas, 2014
Recreated by Sarah Ya
Axis, 9.5 in x 14 in, aerosol on thermoplastic polyurethane, 2020
Recreated by Vanessa L
Align-1, 24 in x 24 in (approx), aerosol on wood, 2019
Recreated by Giuliano C
Align-2, 18 in x 30 in (approx), aerosol on wood, 2019
Recreated by Luca P
Align-1, 24 in x 24 in (approx), aerosol on wood, 2019
Node, 16 in x 20 in, acrylic on canvas, 2015
Recreated by Sara A
Neuma, 12 in x 16 in, aerosol on panel, 2020
Align-5, 5 in x 7 in, aerosol on framed canvas, 2019
Recreated by Michael L
Progress Photo #1
Progress Photo #2
Onyx, 16 in x 20 in, acrylic on canvas, 2015
Recreated by Sarah Yo