Convergence
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
October 18, 2025, to January 17, 2026,
Owen Sound, ON
Convergence – Tom Thomson Gallery
Artist statement
In Potato Field, I address the eco-anxieties surrounding food insecurity, urban food deserts, farmland degradation, and the monopolization of seeds by large agribusiness. Using molten wax—an eco-friendly material that can be endlessly reused—I cast potatoes to create a field of translucent, ephemeral forms. Each fragile object embodies both delicacy and vulnerability, echoing urgent social and political concerns .
The instability of today’s political and environmental climate serves as a reminder that all life—whether rooted in the natural world or shaped within constructed systems—exists in a precarious balance that may shatter at any moment. Yet, these translucent wax forms also speak to human resilience: our capacity to persevere despite adversity, to cultivate growth in unforgiving landscapes, and to celebrate survival with both humour and humility. Through casting potatoes, I aim to provoke reflection on how we value food production in an increasingly fragile, eco-conscious world.
Potato Field:
