The student-run 2024 OCAD Artist Alley in the Great Hall. (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).
OCAD University hosted its 2024 Artist Alley on Saturday, an annual event held by the university since 2018.
The event took place at the Great Hall and featured artwork from over 50 different students and alumni.
Attendees had an opportunity to support local artists – pieces included posters, stickers, keychains, jewelry and more.
Enderdog, a second-year art student at OCAD, is inspired a lot by astrology and zodiac signs. These crocheted cup rests are also an example of how she likes to incorporate functionality into her art (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).Enderdog’s colour-themed portraits, a piece she worked on to experiment with different colours and textures (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).When asked about AI in art, Remi Deng, a third-year art student at OCAD said, “If people are using it just as a tool, a tiny reference, I think that’s totally fine.” (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).“I like doing 2D illustrations. I grew up watching anime and I’m inspired by a lot of French cartoons,” said Carlena Jean, a second-year graphic design student at OCAD. “So that’s where minimalism comes in and emphasis on colour.” (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).Jean said she’s also inspired by women’s fashion in particular. “It’s inspired by vintage fashion illustrations,” she said. “They would normally put them on envelopes and sell clothing patterns in them.” (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).“I just really like drawing women and women love and sapphics stuff,” said Jean. (OTR/Benoit Guesneau).“My drawing inspiration comes from my life, myself, the people I see or some articles I read about,” said Deng. “I love planning out my pieces to have certain themes.” (/Benoit Guesneau).
