Public art jurors

Aimee Drmic is a Senior Associate at Perkins&Will with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering high-quality, sustainable, and innovative projects that enhance community life. She has developed deep expertise and a particular passion for the design of community hubs, recreation centres, and academic learning environments, with a strong focus on libraries. With a keen interest in client and user engagement, Aimee works collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure each project is shaped by a thoughtful understanding of user needs. Driven by her passion for architecture, she is committed to creating spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful, leaving a lasting positive impact on the communities they serve. 

Alyah Holmes is an award-winning Canadian and American illustrator, bringing concepts to life and telling visual stories in a vibrant and playful approach. Her colourful world of creativity adapts to all types of applications, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, Nike and LA Times. Much of her work is centred around vibrant characters, culture and detailed layouts. Some of Alyah’s favorite projects have included murals, public art, book illustration, packaging and advertising. 

Beena Mistry is an illustrator, art director, and zinester based out of the GTA. They are most interested in working on projects that involve community building and helping to elevate the voices of underserved communities. Beena has worked with clients such as the University of Toronto, Action Canada, Reader’s Digest, and the City of Mississauga. Their work has been featured in publications such as CBC Arts, CTV Your Morning, and The ArQuives.

Catherine Chan is a transdisciplinary artist whose work examines social and ecological change across human and geologic timescales. Through research-creation, she investigates human entanglements with the more-than-human and the responsibilities embedded within these relationships. 
Working primarily in installation, sculpture, and photography, Chan’s work addresses climate change and the ongoing legacies of colonial expansion in Canada, with particular attention to the fracturing of land and bodies: how histories are revealed through these disruptions and how memories within materials are carried forward. The passage of deep time and how we live within deep time are themes in her work. Chan holds an MFA (Studio Art), BFA (Photography), MSc (Soil Science), and BSc (Biogeography), and has received funding from the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. 

Christina Battle is an artist based in amiskwacîwâskahikan, (also known as Edmonton, Alberta), within the Aspen Parkland: the transition zone where prairie and forest meet. Her practice focuses on thinking deeply about the concept of disaster: its complexity, and the intricacies that are entwined within it. 

Delio Delgado is a Dominican visual artist currently based in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1998, Delio completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from the National School of Visual Arts in the Dominican Republic. In 2002, he finished studying illustration and visual arts at The School of Design from Altos de Chavon in La Romana, Dominican Republic. After moving to Canada, he earned a degree in digital media production and graphic and web design from Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. Delio’s studio work is based on abstract drawings, paintings, and installations to reflect on the immigration experience. His work has been included in the collective projects Trail Mix Museum (2022), East Hamilton, Ontario and Urban Green Artscarp (2017) at Sam Lawrence Park in Hamilton. He has showcased in: Interstices (2016), co-curated by Sally Frater and Tamara Toledo at Sur Gallery in Toronto, and The One and the Many: A Self-portrait in Seven Parts (2015) at Project Row Houses in Houston, Texas. 

Destiny is an Anishinaabe Artist and Band Member of Shawanaga First Nation Reserve located in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. She carries the Spirit Name “Autumn Woman” and has spent her whole life exploring the world through artistic expressions. Her Ojibway & Caribbean ancestry influence her diverse multimedia practice, allowing her to share publicly her great love of the natural world while embracing her deep spiritual roots. Her time at OCAD resulted in a performance art project called THE REMIX PROJECT in 2014, using spoken word, vocal recordings and artistic expression connected to self healing. Destiny had her first public art exhibit in 2018 at Joshua Creek Heritage Center alongside Norval Morisseau in the exhibit “Spirit of the Earth”. In 2019, her poetry was published in the book “Three Sisters”, and she is currently working on a self- published book focused on poetry writings married with visuals of her artwork. She was a featured artist for ANPVA’s Afro Indigenous Watch Party in 2021. 

Elizabeth is the Program Coordinator for Adults & Older Adults at Mississauga Library. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Information from the University of Toronto. Over her thirteen-year career with the Library, Elizabeth has held a variety of roles—including Acting Manager, Program Coordinator, Senior Librarian, and Librarian—across multiple branches. 

With eight years of experience in the bookstore industry prior to joining the library sector, Elizabeth developed a deep grounding in literature and a lifelong appreciation for creative expression. Elizabeth excels at designing and delivering dynamic library programs that bring communities together, attract new users, and promote creativity, learning, and meaningful social connections. Her enthusiasm for visual arts deeply influences the art-based programming she creates at the Library.Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys exploring public art across the Greater Toronto Area and finding inspiration in nature, food, books, and time spent by the water. 

Emaan Shaikh is a Pakistani artist based in Toronto whose work explores remembered spaces, shifting terrains, and overlooked details of transient environments. Through her art she preserves moments before they fade. Since 2014, she has worked at the intersection of Fine Arts and Conservation, contributing to major restoration projects in Pakistan, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Shahi Hammam and the Picture Wall.  

Her experience spans teaching, curating, and international design projects, including the Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020–21. Her work has been shown in Pakistan, Toronto, and New York, and she continues to develop her practice while supporting the Drawing and Painting department at OCAD University. 

Emma López Hechem is an award-winning animator, projection artist, and Creative Director at AVA Animation & Visual Arts, a company she co-founded in 2010 with Pedro Narvaez. Originally from Mexico, Emma holds a bachelor’s degree in information design and multiple postgraduate honors from Seneca College in Toronto. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with leading studios like E! Entertainment, Loop Media, and Tango Media Group.  

A pioneer in Architectural Projection Mapping, Emma’s work has won international acclaim, including a Dora Award and accolades from the Amsterdam Festival of Lights and the Moscow Festival of Lights. Her career highlights include designing projections for iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Based in Toronto, Emma actively supports local artists, exemplified by her role in #bigartTO during the pandemic, fostering safe public art displays and opportunities for creatives. 

Gladys Lou is a Hong Kong-Canadian curator, writer, and artist with an M.A. in Curatorial Studies at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College. She holds a B.A. in Art & Art History and Psychology from the University of Toronto and was awarded a Fulbright scholarship with a placement at the University of Washington, where she studied Digital Arts and Experimental Media. Her research explores experimental media and new technologies, including moving images and digital art, to investigate and challenge the boundaries of sensory perception. 

Gladys was a participant in the RBC Emerging Artist Network at the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in Toronto (2022–2023) and received first prize at Video Fever 2023.Her recent curatorial projects include To see the world in a grain of sand (2025) at Factory Media Centre, Thing Valley (2024) at the Hessel Museum of Art, and All watched over by machines of loving grace (2023) at InterAccess. Her critical writing has appeared in ArtReview, ArtAsiaPacific, Whitehot Magazine, and many others.  

Hibah Mian is a Mississauga-based independent curator, creative producer, and educator whose practice reclaims authorship within institutional and public spaces. Her work examines contemporary representations of belonging, race, and cultural identity, centering artists who challenge convention and expand the visual language of BIPOC and diasporic expression. Hibah’s curatorial approach engages critical methodologies that foreground underrepresented voices and reimagine how institutions engage with diverse publics. Hibah has nearly 10 years of experience within the arts industry locally and internationally and has worked with leading cultural organizations and taught at Humber College and the University of Toronto. 

Jayasree, a resident of Mississauga, is a design professional with a diverse background in Architecture, Industrial Design and UX Design. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (2010) from the University of Calicut and a Master’s Degree in Design, specializing in Industrial Design (2013) from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India. Over the years, she has accumulated extensive experience in both academic and practical fields. She is a  registered Architect under the Council of Architecture in India. With a decade of expertise in UX design, Jayasree has collaborated with leading IT organizations and startups, contributing significantly to user-centered design processes. In addition to her design career, Jayasree has served as an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Guest Faculty in various institutions in India.  She has actively mentored students through workshops, evaluation of design projects, and as an appointed juror for university examinations. Her passion for the arts extends beyond her professional life, as she is a dedicated hobbyist in fine arts, particularly painting and sketching. 

Jesse King is an Ojibwe curator and artist from Wasauksing First Nation, Eagle Clan. Based in Toronto, their work explores the many facets of identity, including discussion of queerness, gender, and the importance of cultural representation.  King has coordinated numerous exhibitions, programs, and screenings at imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival as their Exhibitions & Programming Coordinator, anchoring themselves in celebrating all art forms and collaboration with national and international artists. They also worked as a Curatorial Assistant for Indigenous Programs, Youth Programs, and the Artist-in-Residence Projects at the Art Gallery of Ontario. King now works as the Curator at the City of Toronto in the Economic Development & Culture, EDC Museum & Heritage Services Division. Engaging with the City of Toronto’s art collection through an Indigenous lens. 

Katriina Campitelli (she/her) is a Public Art Officer with the City of Toronto, where she is responsible for commissioning artists for new permanent public artworks across the Toronto. She is deeply dedicated to developing outstanding and community-centric public art projects, with a focus on creating opportunities for emerging artists. In her time with the City of Toronto, she has commissioned ten new permanent artworks and over 400 temporary artworks and ephemeral activations. The temporary public space projects include rotating exhibitions at the Toronto Sculpture Garden, a series of nighttime projections called BigArtTO, and the partnership projects for ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022. Katriina has over fifteen years of experience in the arts, including consulting on strategic plans for cultural institutions, organizing exchanges with Inuit artists, working on major international art festivals, administering arts and festival grants, and organizing international gallery exhibitions.  

Kulbir Sidhu is a legal industry professional with over 10+ years of experience and holds an LLB from the University of Buckingham. His work is deeply rooted in community service and youth empowerment. 

Having lived in Ward 5, Mississauga for over 20 years, Kulbir has a strong connection to the Malton community and is committed to giving back in meaningful ways. He is the President and Co-founder of the Malton Sting Basketball Club, a nonprofit organization that uses sport as a platform for mentorship, leadership development, and positive community engagement for local youth. 

As a former student athlete, Kulbir played basketball for Lincoln Alexander Secondary School and at the post-secondary level, experiences that shaped his values around teamwork, discipline, and inclusion. He brings lived experience, community insight, and a collaborative approach to his role as a Public Art Juror for the City of Mississauga. 

Liza Zhurkovskaya, aka Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based curator and art advisor. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Toronto and an MFA in Criticism & Curatorial Practice from OCAD University. Active in the art world since 2015, Liza advises corporate and private clients on acquiring, commissioning, displaying, and caring for original fine art. She is a founder of Kefi Art Gallery and cultivated a dedicated community of collectors, industry professionals and art enthusiasts. 

Liza is committed to supporting artists in building sustainable careers while championing diversity and visual storytelling through impactful exhibitions and public activations. Her curatorial work has brought hundreds of artworks into the public eye, and her past clients include UPS Canada, Cadillac Fairview, QuadReal Property Group, and Danish Pastry House, among others. Liza is the creator and host of Curator on the Go Podcast, where she celebrates creativity in all its forms and explores the diverse practices of artists and art professionals with unique perspectives on art. 

Mallory Tolcher is an interdisciplinary artist whose sculptural and installation-based practice reimagines the world of sport through a distinctly female lens. Working at the intersection of athletics and fashion, she explores the emotional nuance of competition using materials such as flowers, textiles, and metal to balance softness and strength. Tolcher is known in both the fine art and sports worlds for creating custom artworks for elite athletes and brands, with collaborations including Paris Saint-Germain, the NBA, and the WNBA. Her work has been exhibited across Canada and internationally, celebrating the beauty, resilience, and complexity of individuals in sport. 

Meegan Lim is a Brampton-based illustrator, arts facilitator, and former arts worker dedicated to fostering community growth and healing through visual storytelling. She holds a Bachelor of Design in Illustration from OCAD University, specializing in Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation. Her multidisciplinary practice explores the intersections of food and cultural identity through intricate gouache illustrations, murals, digital paintings, and risograph zines. Her work has been featured in Chatelaine, Eater, Broken Pencil Magazine, and in the books What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings and What Do We Eat? With a background in arts work, Meegan understands the importance of collaboration, accessibility, and care within creative spaces. She actively engages in community-driven projects and continues to build connections through storytelling, public art, and arts education 

Nanaki Virdee is a Canadian illustrator and art educator based in Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Design in Illustration with a minor in Art History from OCAD University. Nanaki creates soulful works that explore storytelling through both visual art and independent comics. Her practice is driven by a deep passion for stories that move the heart and mind, often delving into the rich and sometimes curious intersections of her cultural identity as a South Asian millennial. In addition to her artistic work, Nanaki is a dedicated Ontario teacher who brings her love of creativity into the Visual Arts classroom, inspiring the next generation of artists to discover and follow their unique voices. 

Pedro Narváez Castellanos is the Technical Director and Partner at AVA Animation & Visual Arts, which he co-founded in 2010 with Emma López Hechem. With a background in Information Design and a postgraduate certificate in Visual Effects from Seneca College, Pedro brings over 17 years of experience in animation and post-production, collaborating with studios such as Televisa, Loop Media, and Zink Inc. 

Specializing in Architectural Projection Mapping, Pedro has worked on renowned projects for clients like the City of Toronto, Bloomberg, the CN Tower, and the Burj Khalifa. His accolades include awards from the Amsterdam Festival of Lights and the Moscow Festival of Lights. Career highlights include creating content for landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Based in Toronto, Pedro actively supports local artists, exemplified by his role in #bigartTO, a pandemic initiative showcasing public art and providing opportunities for over 200 creatives. 

Reesha Morar is a landscape architect and multidisciplinary artist who brings a deep appreciation for public spaces, community life, and thoughtful design to every project. Her work is rooted in shaping parks, streetscapes, and shared environments that are inclusive, functional, and beautifully crafted places where people can gather, play, and connect. Through her studio, MORAR.CREATIVE, she blends her technical background in landscape architecture with bold illustration, creative placemaking, and public art. This dual practice allows her to transform spaces through both built design and visual storytelling, infusing colour, joy, and purpose into the public realm while strengthening the relationship between people and place. 

Ryan Gorrie has been collaborating with Brook McIlroy since 2009, when he was retained as a key member of the design team for the award- winning Spirit Garden in Thunder Bay, and formally joined the firm in 2016. A First Nation member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation on Lake Nipigon), Ryan strives to ensure the perpetuation of Indigenous culture ranging from the crafting of traditional items for ceremonial use to large-scale landmark architecture. He is a licensed architect in Manitoba. In 2018, Ryan’s work was showcased in UNCEDED: Voices of the Land at the Venice Biennale along with the work of 17 other Indigenous architects and designers across Turtle Island. As part of a broader effort to support Indigenous presence in the design industry, Ryan has helped Brook McIlroy to source Indigenous suppliers for inclusion in projects. He also provides mentorship for Indigenous students and young designers who work at the firm. 

Tee Copenace is the Director of Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where she leads strategic priorities that advance truth, reconciliation, and meaningful relationship-building with Indigenous communities. An Anishinaabekwe from Niisaachewan Anishinaabe First Nation, Tee brings a values-based approach grounded in reciprocity, care, and community governance. Her work focuses on enhancing Indigenous visibility across campus, supporting culturally informed programming, and guiding the integration of Indigenous perspectives into institutional policy, art, and place-making. Tee has collaborated on numerous community and arts-based initiatives across the GTA and is committed to uplifting Indigenous artists, knowledge keepers, and youth through accessible, culturally safe spaces. She is passionate about fostering environments where Indigenous stories, leadership, and creativity are honoured and celebrated.