Mark Bennett
Mark Bennett is a mixed-identity Inuk designer based in Toronto, originally from western Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) and a Nunatsiavut beneficiary. Bennett considers his primary area of focus to be in graphic design collaborating with artists, galleries, and cultural organizations. His latest personal work is an exploratory process and research of graphic design and circumpolar northern architecture. Current and recent design projects include working with the National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of York University, Qaumajuq-Winnipeg Art Gallery, Gallery 44, Fogo Island Arts, Bonavista Biennale and the Inuit Art Foundation. Recent scholarships and grants include the Type Directors Club, Ontario Arts Council, and a co-grant from the Graham Foundation with Geronimo Inutiq and Rafico Ruiz. A recent residency in Tromsø, Sápmi (Norway) this summer to meet and learn from Sámi friends and artists is also impactful to his ongoing work. Bennett is also currently a part-time undergraduate architecture student at the University of Toronto.
Sessions in which Mark Bennett participates
Friday 8 November, 2024
In this conversation about Inuit graphic design, three leading designers share their knowledge, experiences and insights working in this growing and highly-sought after aspect of Inuit creative expression. Panelists: Coco Lynge, Thomassie Mangiok, Mark BennettModerator:
Sessions in which Mark Bennett attends
Wednesday 6 November, 2024
Coffee, tea and small pastries.
Join us for the opening of the symposium! We will open events with a welcome to territory by Skawennati; a qulliq lighting and opening remarks by Heather Igloliorte.
Thursday 7 November, 2024
Join us for a conversation with some of the many wonderful alumni of the Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership project. As Inuit Futures draws to a close and new initiatives are being devised for the future, this panel is an opportunity for us to reflect on what we’ve learned, and spotlight some of the former IF students as they have moved in new exciting directions in their careers and practices.
In this exciting fishskin rawhide sewing workshop with famed Alaskan artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs, participants will work with salmon skin tanned by the artist as well as beads and other media, to produce tiny pouches in which to keep your "portable secrets!" This workshop is held at the Montreal ...