Torin Craig
Artist member since 2021
Toronto, Ontario
Torin’s practice centers around the exploration of his subjective reactions to experiences as a neurodivergent and gender non-conforming individual. While working primarily in oil paint, he has consistently explored multimedia approaches; ranging from animation to light and sound based installation, as well as through his musical project, Pretty. He completed studies at OCAD University in early 2020, receiving a BFA with Distinction in the Drawing and Painting program and has displayed paintings in 14 exhibitions from 2015 onwards, with the most recent being at Toronto’s Baycrest Hospital Culture Hub in 2020.
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Favourite medium
Oil Paint
Why is art important to you?
Art making is a form of direct visual communication that transcends words and the thinking mind.
When did you start making art, and why?
I've always loved to draw, mostly sci-fi characters when I was really young. I started to paint in high school to express emotions and impulses that started to overwhelm me.
Best season of the year in Toronto
Springtime
When I'm not making art, I'm (a) ...
I play in a band and consider music to be just as much of a creative dedication as painting.
What kind of artwork do you have in your home?
Some of my own, and some from my friends.
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Accolades
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