Come visit Artist-in-Residence Justin Tyler Tate during his Studio Open Doors!
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.
What To Expect
In his open studio, he will work on inoculating these sculptures with mushroom spawn and integrating mycelium and lichen, showcasing the fascinating interplay between biology and craft. Visitors can expect to see his process firsthand and learn more about how art and nature collaborate to shape these transformative works.
Stay tuned for more details about his work and studio hours—coming soon!
