2012 Winners

Mika Goodfriend: Benoit et Suzanne, Reynald et Marylda (from the series Snowbirds) Mika Goodfriend: Benoit et Suzanne, Reynald et Marylda (from the series Snowbirds) Mika Goodfriend: Benoit et Suzanne, Reynald et Marylda (from the series Snowbirds)

National Winner

Mika Goodfriend

Concordia University

Benoit et Suzanne, Reynald et Marylda (from the series Snowbirds)

(diptych) inkjet print, edition 1 of 5, each: 81.2 x 101.6 cm; 32 x 40 in

Noor ul Ain: In and about the shadows that I follow and around the shadows that you follow Noor ul Ain: In and about the shadows that I follow and around the shadows that you follow Noor ul Ain: In and about the shadows that I follow and around the shadows that you follow Noor ul Ain: In and about the shadows that I follow and around the shadows that you follow

Alberta Winner

Noor ul Ain

Alberta College of Art & Design

In and about the shadows that I follow and around the shadows that you follow

wire, thread and fabric, 151.8 x 197.8 x 20.3 cm; 59.8 x 77.9 x 8 in

Yi Xin Tong: Post-Lithic Breakables Yi Xin Tong: Post-Lithic Breakables Yi Xin Tong: Post-Lithic Breakables

British Columbia Winner

Yi Xin Tong

Simon Fraser University

Post-Lithic Breakables

archival metallic C-prints, 4 parts, each: 45.7 x 60 cm; 18 x 24 in

Agnes Neufeld: Dave (from the series The Farm Worker) Agnes Neufeld: Dave (from the series The Farm Worker)

Manitoba Winner

Agnes Neufeld

University of Manitoba

Dave (from the series The Farm Worker)

chromogenic print, edition 1 of 2, 60.9 x 60.9 cm; 24 x 24 in

Nathan Cann: Fallen Soldiers Nathan Cann: Fallen Soldiers Nathan Cann: Fallen Soldiers Nathan Cann: Fallen Soldiers

New Brunswick Winner

Nathan Cann

Mount Allison University

Fallen Soldiers

oil based mono-prints on paper, 9 parts, each: 45.7 x 43.18 cm; 18 x 17 in

Diana Chisholm: Rudimentary Fabrication Diana Chisholm: Rudimentary Fabrication Diana Chisholm: Rudimentary Fabrication

Newfoundland & Labrador Winner

Diana Chisholm

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University

Rudimentary Fabrication

plaster, plywood and sawdust, 140 x 140 x 39.9 cm; 55.1 x 55.1 x 15.7 in

Jessie Babin: The Fall Jessie Babin: The Fall Jessie Babin: The Fall

Nova Scotia Winner

Jessie Babin

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design

The Fall

charcoal on paper, 76.2 x 101.6 cm; 30 x 40 in

Lavinia Van Heuvelen: Guardian Spirit

Nunavut Winner

Lavinia Van Heuvelen

Nunavut Arctic College

Guardian Spirit

lino cut print, edition 1 of 4, 35.5 x 36.8 cm; 14 x 14.5 in

Sarah Beattie: Untitled #6 (from the series Say Sneeze) Sarah Beattie: Untitled #6 (from the series Say Sneeze) Sarah Beattie: Untitled #6 (from the series Say Sneeze) Sarah Beattie: Untitled #6 (from the series Say Sneeze)

Ontario Winner

Sarah Beattie

Brock University

Untitled #6 (from the series Say Sneeze)

oil on canvas, 55.8 x 43.1 cm; 22 x 17 in

Adnan Saciragic: That’s How I Met Fred (from the series Chance Encounters) Adnan Saciragic: That’s How I Met Fred (from the series Chance Encounters) Adnan Saciragic: That’s How I Met Fred (from the series Chance Encounters) Adnan Saciragic: That’s How I Met Fred (from the series Chance Encounters)

Prince Edward Island Winner

Adnan Saciragic

Holland College

That’s How I Met Fred (from the series Chance Encounters)

digital photograph, edition 1 of 3, left panel: 50.8 x 66 cm; 20 x 26 in, right panel: 50.8 x 50.8 cm; 20 x 20 in

Jean-Michel Leclerc: 24-10-10 (Cécile Michaud was found in a vacant lot in Westmount) Jean-Michel Leclerc: 24-10-10 (Cécile Michaud was found in a vacant lot in Westmount) Jean-Michel Leclerc: 24-10-10 (Cécile Michaud was found in a vacant lot in Westmount)

Quebec Winner

Jean-Michel Leclerc

Université du Québec à Montréal

24-10-10 (Cécile Michaud was found in a vacant lot in Westmount)

serigraph with graphite, charcoal, hair, flowers and carbonized insects on paper, edition of 2, 6 parts, each: 38.1 x 27.9 cm; 15 x 11 in

Anita Miles: Home Office Anita Miles: Home Office

Saskatchewan Winner

Anita Miles

University of Regina

Home Office

oil on canvas, 91.5 x 121.9 cm; 36 x 47.9 in

Kristen Poenn: Coyote Crown Kristen Poenn: Coyote Crown Kristen Poenn: Coyote Crown

Yukon Winner

Kristen Poenn

Yukon School of Visual Arts

Coyote Crown

coyote fur, Styrofoam, plaster, latex, wire, hot glue, oil paint, 40.6 x 33 x 27.9 cm; 16 x 13 x 11 in

2012 Selection Committee

  • Nicholas Brown, Independent Curator
  • Candice Hopkins, the Elizabeth Simonfay Assistant Curator, National Gallery of Canada
  • jake moore, Artist and Director, FOFA Gallery, Concordia University
  • Gilles Ouellette, President, BMO Private Client Group
  • Kathleen Ritter, Artist and Curator
  • Dawn Cain, Curator, BMO Financial Group