Artist in Residence
Justin Tyler Tate
May 13 - September 2, 2025
Justin Tyler Tate is a Canadian-born, internationally recognized artist known for a diverse and prolific practice. Receiving a BFA from NSCAD University and a MFA from Helsinki Academy of Fine Arts, his work spans the gamut of sculpture’s expanded field.
Tate’s journey has included solo exhibitions at The Factory in Manchester, NH, USA (2023); Critical Distance Gallery in Toronto, Canada (2019); and Temporary in Helsinki, Finland (2017). He’s been featured in group exhibitions such as ‘Art in digital contexts and public spaces’ at LINZ FMR23 in Linz, Austria (2023); ‘The Jeju Biennale’ in Jeju, South Korea (2017); and the current ‘Rewilding’ exhibition, at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Canada (2024-2025).
Tate has also participated in numerous residency programs, occasionally curates exhibitions, and has authored several publications.
medium
post-anthropocene architect, woodworker
social media
@justin_tyler_tate
While in Residence
Justin Tyler Tate’s residency at Breck Create is coming soon, from May 13 to September 2, 2025.
During his residency, Justin Tyler Tate will explore the intersection of biology and craft through a series of innovative wooden sculptures. Using locally sourced deadwood, Justin will design pieces that are inoculated with mushroom spawn and propagated with mycelium and lichen. Over time, these sculptures will transform as the organisms interact with and consume the materials, releasing spores that accelerate the natural process of decay.
The resulting works will be unique, evolving collaborations between human intervention and nature, fostering a deeper dialogue about the relationship between art, ecology, and the local environment. These sculptures will continue to transform organically over the years, creating a dynamic connection with the landscape and its inhabitants.
