Rooted in printmaking, multidisciplinary artist Audrey Hurd’s practice explores the notion of the trace, and the meaning that is inherent in the gestures of making. As we move through the world, following cycles of growth, movement, sorrow and joy, marks are left upon us and we leave our own traces on the other people, places and objects we encounter. Documenting the marks and gestures invoked in the careful creation, archiving, and ultimate disassembly of three amorphous scu

I create work to explore my own identity and the way I identify myself as a Canadian artist. I have an interest in creating work that perpetuates a notion of national pride and what that means to me. I use symbols and stereotypes to demonstrate the accomplishments of this nation even though these accomplishments are often humorous to other nations. However I believe Canadians take pride in these symbols and identify with them creating a sense of self. Creating items such as b