CURRENT INTERESTS

Barbara Goss is interested in the spaces created by the arrangement of sculptural objects that resemble those found in a domestic setting. Walls, plumbing, and most recently furniture comprise installations that encourage interaction with the negative space around them.

The Arc & Chord series takes its inspiration from the shape of a circular Mongolian home. The circle promotes ongoing movement and change; the straight lines reveal limitation and stagnation as they cut the circle.

CV FOR BARBARA EWELINA GOSS

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EDUCATION

• 2005
  BFA with Honoursin Visual Arts, York University, Toronto
• 2003
  L.L. Odette Foundry Residency Programwith Claire Brunet, York University, Toronto
• 2003
  The Art of Molten Metal, Foundry Workshop and Lecture Serieswith Dana Stewart, Reinhard Reitzenstein and Rory Mahon, York University, Toronto

EXHIBITIONS

• 2009
  St. William Adult ESL Library Annual Fundraising Art Auction (by Invitation)Leonardo Gallery, Toronto
• 2008
  A Moveable Feast: Experience the Modernist SalonModern Literature and Culture Research Centre, Ryerson University, Toronto
• 2008
  Material ProjectionsWhippersnapper Gallery, Toronto
• 2004
  Sculptors Society of Canada 9th Annual Graduating Student Exhibition (Juried, Award)John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto
• 2004
  York @ Propeller (Juried)Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto
• 2004
  Poesis Founders College Art Competition (Award)Arthur Haberman Art Gallery, York University, Toronto
• 2003
  Manual Override (Solo)The Gallery, Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts, York University, Toronto
• 2003
  Living Space (Solo)Public Installation in Private Apartment, Toronto
• 2002
  Home Installation (Solo)Arthur Haberman Art Gallery, York University, Toronto
• 2001
  Sculpture Area ShowThe Gallery, Centre for Fine Arts, York University, Toronto

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2007
  Technical Advisor, Bronze Castingfor the play Don't Look written by Daniel Sadavoy and Rebecca Applebaum, directed by Maya Rabinovitch
• 2005
  Chief TechnologistBronze Casting of Plan B Phase II for Prof. Barbara McGill Balfour, York University, Toronto
• 2004-2005
  Chief TechnologistBronze Casting of Plan B for Prof. Barbara McGill Balfour, York University, Toronto
• 2004
  Foundry AssistantL.L. Odette Residency Program with artist Rona Pondick, Odette Centre for Sculpture, York University, Toronto
• 2003-2004
  Foundry AssistantOdette Centre for Sculpture, York University, Toronto
• 2001-2003
  Studio AssistantOdette Centre for Sculpture, York University, Toronto

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

• 2005
  Artists Abroad ProgramCultural Restoration Tourism Project, Kharkhorin, Mongolia

AWARDS

• 2004
  Abraham and Malka Green Sculpture Awardat Sculptors Society of Canada 9th Annual Graduating Student Exhibition
• 2002
  Louis Odette Sculpture Award
• 2001
  Dean's Honour Roll with Continuing ScholarshipYork University, Toronto
• 2001
  1st PlaceArt Gallery of York University Exhibition Review Competition
• 1999
  Undergraduate Entrance ScholarshipYork University, Toronto

MEMBERSHIP

• Since 2006
  International Sculpture Center

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• 2005
  Heather, Rosemary, ed. Works in Metal: The L.L. Odette Sculpture Residency.Acknowledgement. Catalogue, Faculty of Fine Arts, York University, 2005.
• 2004
  MacLachlan, Karolina. "Sukces rzezbiarki." ["A Sculptor's Success."]Interview. Gazeta 21 June 2004: 14.
• 2004
  Dagan, Ori. "CASA Goes Downtown for a Little Fun." Excalibur 31 March 2004: 29.

SERVICE

• 2005
  Visual Layout CoordinatorThe Birth of Freedom - 25th Anniversary of Solidarity in Poland exhibition, Mississauga
• 2004
  GuideDepartment of Visual Arts Promotional Tours, York University
• 2002-2004
  JurorYork University Cold Beverage Agreement, Fine Arts and Culture Fund Committee

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

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  Mouldmaking: rigid and flexible, multi-faceted shapes
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  Ceramic shell metal casting: wax casting and sculpting, organic burnout technology, sprue systems accommodating various and multiple thicknesses, metal pouring
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  Metalworking: TIG welding of steel and bronze for joining or casting reconstruction, precision metal chasing, Oxy-Acetylene welding, forging
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  Plaster handling and concrete casting
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  Wood working: drill press, table saw, band saw, jigsaw, compound mitre saw, etc.
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  Mixed media fitting and assembly