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/

  1. 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