Petals in Perspective
Cool Gardens 2025 – Winner
Petals in Perspective invites viewers to move around the gardens and wander on the knolls, and, in so doing, to discover flower pieces that appear whole when viewed from a particular position. The installation highlights two plant species native to Manitoba, the Prairie Crocus, Manitoba’s provincial flower, and the endangered Western Spiderwort. In the shadow of The Leaf and the presence of the Sensory Gardens, these structures stand tall, emphasizing the importance of these plant species. Petals in Perspective prompts viewers to question their decisions concerning habitat loss, while offering a playful way to create awareness about these flowers, the Spiderwort’s endangerment, and plant life cycles more broadly.
Crossroads
Portage & Main Opening Celebration
After 46 years of crosswalk closure, the iconic Winnipeg intersection takes a new lease on life as Portage and Main reopens for pedestrian walkways. To celebrate and commemorate its reopening Petal Design and Storefront Manitoba have partnered with the Exchange Biz to highlight the importance of the occasion. The idea for Crossroads is to explore both the connection and passage that this iconic intersection has presently, with the intention of provoking pedestrians to think about what these portals may represent, guiding them into various quadrants of the city. Each portal has unique etchings that stand as tributes to specific elements that shape our physical surroundings
Harmony
Winnipeg Design Festival & Nuit Blanche 2025
Harmony was a study in mapping the invisible connections present in all forms of noise. By processing each frequency using a K-nearest neighbor algorithm, the intricate connections become evident.