Marigold Santos | |
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| Born |
Manila, Philippines |
| Education | University of Calgary, Concordia University |
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marigoldsantos | |
Marigold Santos is a Filipino-Canadian interdisciplinary artist based in Calgary and Montreal.
Early life and education
Santos was born in the Manila, Philippines. [1] She immigrated to Canada with her family as a child; living in Scarborough before moving to Calgary. [2] She has Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. [3] In 2008 she moved to Montreal to study at Concordia University. [4] Santos graduated from the school with a Master of Fine Arts in 2011. [5] [6]
Career
Santos is known for work that examines the lived experience of immigration through themes of identity and culture. In addition to her mixed media work, Santos is a tattoo artist who interprets her heritage through drawings of folklore from the Philippines. [2] In 2021 she was profiled as part of RBC's Emerging Artists program. [7] [6]
Select exhibitions
- shroud tinikling - Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta - (2023) [8]
- UNEARTHLY, UPRISING - Klondike Institute of Art & Culture - Dawson City, Yukon (2013) [9]
- Coven Ring - The Khyber, Halifax, Nova Scotia - (2012) [10]
References
- ^ "Alberta Artist Profile: Marigold Santos". Alberta Foundation for the Arts. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b Hosein, Lise (March 7, 2019). "Marigold Santos is reconnecting with her Filipinx roots — through tattooing". CBC News. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Marigold Santos". Esker Foundation. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Collins, Leah (March 24, 2016). "This Calgary artist is creating folk-tales about the new Canadian experience". CBC News. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Hunter, Brianna (May 30, 2023). "5 Concordia artists are long-listed for the 2023 Sobey Art Award - Concordia University". concordia.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b "RBC Emerging Artists Project presents – Marigold Santos". www.rbcwealthmanagement.com. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Abbott, Cowley (March 28, 2001). "Marigold Santos: Stories From the Past Influence Works of Today". Canadian Art. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Broken Time and the Intergenerational // Marigold Santos at SAAG". ReIssue. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Rudnickas, Tara (3 October 2013). "In the ODD Gallery: Marigold Santos". KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "COVEN RING, by Marigold Santos. Opens Sept 28th, 8pm. Exhibition runs until October 26th". The Khyber Centre For The Arts. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
| International | |
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| National | |
Marigold Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Manila, Philippines |
| Education | University of Calgary, Concordia University |
|
marigoldsantos | |
Marigold Santos is a Filipino-Canadian interdisciplinary artist based in Calgary and Montreal.
Early life and education
Santos was born in the Manila, Philippines. [1] She immigrated to Canada with her family as a child; living in Scarborough before moving to Calgary. [2] She has Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. [3] In 2008 she moved to Montreal to study at Concordia University. [4] Santos graduated from the school with a Master of Fine Arts in 2011. [5] [6]
Career
Santos is known for work that examines the lived experience of immigration through themes of identity and culture. In addition to her mixed media work, Santos is a tattoo artist who interprets her heritage through drawings of folklore from the Philippines. [2] In 2021 she was profiled as part of RBC's Emerging Artists program. [7] [6]
Select exhibitions
- shroud tinikling - Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta - (2023) [8]
- UNEARTHLY, UPRISING - Klondike Institute of Art & Culture - Dawson City, Yukon (2013) [9]
- Coven Ring - The Khyber, Halifax, Nova Scotia - (2012) [10]
References
- ^ "Alberta Artist Profile: Marigold Santos". Alberta Foundation for the Arts. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b Hosein, Lise (March 7, 2019). "Marigold Santos is reconnecting with her Filipinx roots — through tattooing". CBC News. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Marigold Santos". Esker Foundation. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Collins, Leah (March 24, 2016). "This Calgary artist is creating folk-tales about the new Canadian experience". CBC News. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Hunter, Brianna (May 30, 2023). "5 Concordia artists are long-listed for the 2023 Sobey Art Award - Concordia University". concordia.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b "RBC Emerging Artists Project presents – Marigold Santos". www.rbcwealthmanagement.com. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Abbott, Cowley (March 28, 2001). "Marigold Santos: Stories From the Past Influence Works of Today". Canadian Art. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Broken Time and the Intergenerational // Marigold Santos at SAAG". ReIssue. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Rudnickas, Tara (3 October 2013). "In the ODD Gallery: Marigold Santos". KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "COVEN RING, by Marigold Santos. Opens Sept 28th, 8pm. Exhibition runs until October 26th". The Khyber Centre For The Arts. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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