Upcycle is a public artwork that collects stories of our connection to water. It is inspired by the sacred teachings of water which include its capacity to reflect, inviting climate consciousness through its architecture. 

TEAM

Lead Artist - Javid Jah

Fabrication - Alex Akbari, Qube Inc

Indigenous Advisor - Dr Debby Danard, Aanishinaabe Knowledge Practitioner

Community Outreach - Skye

Graphic Design - Carol Ann Apilado

Videography - The Edisons

Commissioned by Waterfront Toronto

Project Quote:

Water governs us: if we are listening, we can hear the teachings.

Anishinaabe Knowledge Practitioner Dr Debby Danard of the Three Fires Teaching Lodge;

from Be the Water, Women and Water.

Canadian Women's Studies Journal,

2015

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