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This weekend at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto held an outdoor art exhibition.  It’s one of Canada’s largest free admission art exhibits.

The weather was perfect, and tons of people arrived to take a taste of all the Canadian artists.

I took the liberty of snapping some photo’s of the many art booths, and here are just a few that I really enjoyed:

Stefan’s exhibit was one of the first that caught my eye; his pieces – in some ways – reminded me of Tim Burton’s work.  I really liked his live standing art and the use of materials. The way they were displayed made them feel real and eye catching.  The drawings and his standing art all related very well together, dark yet quirky .

Artist by:  Stefan Thompson

Jon Riosa is a fiber artist and designer – his booth displayed every piece of his art with an intriguing description. These signified his thoughts and a voice he once lacked due to growing up in a confined environment.

I got the chance to speak with Jon about his work.  From Jon’s exhibit he displays his battle by “magnifying this struggle through the break down of layers, interlacements and bindings”.  His work really speaks to you, from his compassionate personality and abstract pieces – it really demonstrates the harsh reality our society faces today, not having a voice.

Art by: Jon Riosa,  http://jonriosa.blogspot.com/

I couldn’t stop taking photo’s of Sonja Ahlers booth.  Her hand-sewn “The Fierce Bunnies” are made from de-constructed vintage sweaters made of natural fibers such as angora, lambswool and cashmere.   I totally regret not picking one up for myself…=(

I had my eye on the bunny with the pink hat in a tea cup…

Artist by: Sonja Ahlers

I may have regretted not buying a Fierce Bunny, but I did purchase a brooch from Amanda’s booth in lieu.  Her stuffed objects were eccentric and hand drawn brooches were quirky – I loved.

Artist by: Amanda Ho, Denture-thief.com