Jon Vaughn

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General info: Jon Vaughn is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, independent publisher, and experimental musician/DJ. Born in Treaty 4, Saskatoon, Vaughn also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the University of Saskatchewan. Vaughn makes drawings, paintings, and prints that integrate abstraction and representation to explore themes of modern mysticism, cultural and family history, empathic reality, the stigma of the outcast and diasporic identity. References to films, comics, music and toy culture create points of access to Vaughn’s interior and cultural world. Their artwork has been exhibited and published across Canada (Saskatoon, Regina, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Moncton, North Bay, Sechelt) and the world (England, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Latvia, Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany, The Czech Republic, Japan, China and the United States). Vaughn is currently enrolled in the MFA program at the University of Regina.

Short Bio

Jon Vaughn is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, independent publisher, and experimental musician/DJ. Born in Treaty 4, Saskatoon, Vaughn also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the University of Saskatchewan.

Workshops

Do you offer workshops?:

Yes

What age groups do you offer workshops for?:

Pre-School

Elementary School

High School

Adults

Seniors

What supplies are required for your Workshop?:

In the context of visual arts, my workshops usually focus on expression and storytelling. I can provide technical expertise in various methods of drawing, painting, collage, installation, and video in addition to helping developing artists projects.

Workshop Description

I specialize equally in honing a wide range of creative skills, for both the emerging and established artist and the curious hobbyist alike. Within this my goal is help people say what they want to say, in the way that makes the most sense to say it.