Space to create

I’m fascinated by the spaces artists, writers and musicians inhabit and work in, and keep writing about space. I had the chance to talk to three OCAD U alumni about their studio spaces and write about it for OCAD U’s online Instudio magazine: Jihee Min, Joseph Clement and Melanie Janisse-Barlow. 

Space to create: a glimpse inside innovative work studios in Toronto and beyond takes readers into a collective studio space in Kensington Market, a renovated studio in a shared home and a unique studio in a historic building in Windsor:

Finding the right space to create in is integral to the creative practice , and right now there’s no question this is more challenging than ever—but it’s not impossible. As rents in Canadian cities continue to rise and neighbourhoods gentrify, independent creators pushed out of old warehouses and lofts are finding new places to work in. Sometimes this means joining a studio collective, taking over and transforming an unused room somewhere, or finding a spacious and affordable spot outside of Toronto. We talked to three OCAD U alumni who found or built studios they love. Read more

Melanie Janisse-Barlow’s studio in Windsor