Art by Artello
Public / Commissions
Public / Commissions
Articulated in abstract forms, geometric shapes and vibrant colours, Mezzo is a homage to the analogue process of print making.
Formerly used for light industry, the repurposed complex is now the home of a workshop and gallery space dedicated to printmaking – Mezzo’s primary tenant.
The core imagery of the artwork is based on the tools and equipments around the workshop and the tactile quality of prints.
Commission / Public Art
East Elevation (draft)
2019-2020
Graphite & crayon on graph paper, 1512mm x 210mm
East Elevation (draft)
2019-2020
Graphite & crayon on graph paper, 1512mm x 210mm
East Facade
2020
Graphite & exterior latex paint on masonry, 150' x 18'
East Facade
2020
Graphite & exterior latex paint on masonry, 120' x 18'
North Elevation (draft)
2019-2020
Graphite & crayon on graph paper, 1230mm x 210mm
East Elevation (draft)
2019-2020
Graphite & crayon on graph paper, 1230mm x 210mm
North Facade
2020
Graphite & exterior latex paint on masonry, 120' x 18'
East Facade
2020
Graphite & exterior latex paint on masonry, 150' x 18'
Mezzo
East Facade (detail)
2020
Mezzo was awarded Global Top 100 Jury Selection and Merit in the 2021 CODA Public Arts Awards in the Commercial Category
Articulated in abstract forms, geometric shapes and vibrant colours, Mezzo is a homage to the analogue process of print making.
Formerly used for light industry, the repurposed complex is now the home of a workshop and gallery space dedicated to printmaking – Mezzo’s primary tenant.
The core imagery of the artwork is based on the tools and equipments around the workshop and the tactile quality of prints.
Mezzo
East Facade
2020
Mezzo
East Elevation (draft)
2019-2020
During the concept and research stage, hours were spent in the print workshop observing and taking pictures of tools, equipment and other interesting artefacts of the trade. These were then distilled, stripped down to simple forms and shapes, while constantly considering their arrangements and relationships with their immediate surrounding elements such as windows and doors.
Due to the level of accuracy the artwork requires, the draft was laid on by hand using the most primitive tools and methods (measuring, stencils and custom compasses).
Mezzo
North Facade
2020
Mezzo
North Elevation (draft)
2019-2020
Speacial thanks to The City of Edmonton Facade Renewal Program which provided partial funding for the realisation of Mezzo.
Mezzo was awarded Global Top 100 Jury Selection and Merit in the 2021 CODA Public Arts Awards in the Commercial Category