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CONTENTS 9. EDITOR’S LETTER: THE HANDCRAFT ISSUE 14. L EATHER OBSESSIONS: LITTLE KING GOODS 24. DAYTRIPPIN’ WITH ALANNA GURR & JARRETT WOOF 26. MEET YOUR MAKER: WOLF DOTTIR 28. T HE FRIENDLY SOCIETY: A NEIGHBOURHOOD GASTROPUB WITH POLISH 38. # PHOTOSPREAD: FINDING SPACE: CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITIES’ (COZY) ALTARS OF CREATIVITY 48. I NVITING PERSPECTIVES: THE MESMERIZING WORLD OF ARTIST HEATHER KOCSIS 56. # PHOTOSPREAD: ON POINT: DISCOVERING THE CREATIVE CHARM OF DOWNTOWN CAMBRIDGE 64. AN EXCURSION INTO FALL: SPIRIT TREE CIDERY 74. # PHOTOSPREAD: COCKTAIL CRAWL: WETTING OUR WHISTLES IN UPTOWN WATERLOO 80. UNCOVERING WELLINGTON COUNTY: CASSOULET CATERING 86. GETTING TO KNOW: POD 88. T IM MURTON: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST 96. MEET YOUR MAKER: GILLIAN WILSON, TRIANGLE TREES 98. #PHOTOSPREAD: GEAR UP 104. M ULBERRY STREET COFFEEHOUSE: HAND-CRAFTING AN AUTHENTIC SPACE 112. #PHOTOSPREAD: JAM SESSION 114. A NATOMY OF A BRAND: ARCH TOTE BAGS 116. STARTING WITH ‘WHAT IF’: THE OAK TREE PROJECT 122. E XPERT OPINION (INVESTMENT): MIKE HRYN 126. ANATOMY OF A BRAND: GRAND RIVER GROWN 128. THE YETI CAFÉ: GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE FAMILIAR 134. MEET YOUR MAKER: JETPACKS AND ROLLERSKATES 140. #FOODPORN: MEATLESS MARVELS 146. GETTING TO KNOW: FRAN ROBINSON MORTGAGES 152. C RAFTING NOSTALGIA: SEAN KANE AND HIS PAINTED GLOVES 160. COMIC: GOOSE 162. COCKTAIL HOUR WITH SPRING MILL DISTILLERY
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LE AT H ER OBS E S S I O N S :
LITTLE KING GOODS BY CHRIS TIESSEN ‘Let me get this straight,’ I exclaim to Ryan
across his face. ‘And you’ve gone from trying
James over americanos in the small hamlet
to attract your first customers to a nine-week
of Morriston, at The Folklore Barber &
waiting list for your products?’ He puts the
Company – Nathaniel Shields’ booming
mug down and meets my gaze. ‘What can I
business offering classic men’s grooming
say?,’ he says. ‘I’m obsessed with leather.’
services fueled by coffee and conversation. I continue: ‘You’re telling me that just over
And I, in turn, am obsessed with Ryan’s leather
three years ago you’d never even worked with
goods. Little King Goods. (It’s an eponymous
leather?’ Ryan picks up the steaming baby
name, reflecting a popular belief that the
blue mug set in front of him, rolls it back and
name Ryan is derived from an Old Irish term
forth in the palms of his hands and, after a
denoting ‘a little king’.)
few seconds of pondering my query, nods affirmatively. ‘And,’ I add – my tone revealing
Duffels. Wallets. Tote bags. Ipad cases. And
my incredulity – ‘today you’ve got over one
other leather items leave me swooning. Like
hundred and fifty seven thousand YouTube
the dark chocolate-coloured satchel that
subscribers who watch you craft leather
Ryan’s brought along with him for our chat.
wallets, and bags, and computer cases?’
He hoists the solid bag onto the barbershop’s
Ryan nods again – hints of pride spreading
poured concrete bar, placing it neatly between
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our americanos. And I’m mesmerized. ‘Can I hold it?,’ I ask him – referring to the bag like it’s some sort of museum piece. ‘Of course,’ replies Ryan. ‘Spend some time with it.’ I lift the satchel to my nose, close my eyes, and inhale. Deeply. Satisfying aromas of rich leather transport me to another place and time – a world filled with dapper-dressed folk, stately stone hearths, and pipe smoke. My hands – clutching the bag near my face – caress its supple hide and pronounced seams. The tips of my fingers skim across its perfect stitching. I open my eyes and examine the weighty carryall. A thing of beauty, to be sure. Its clean design. Dark umber hue. Solid metal buckles and handhammered brass rivets. I unbuckle the satchel’s straps, fold back its heavy front flap, and peer inside. ‘What do you think?’ asks Ryan. It seems I’ve been silent – reverent – for far too long. I look up from the hand-crafted artifact in my hands. Blink. Blink again. And murmur: ‘I just want to crawl into it. Be enveloped by it. And take a nap.’ Ryan laughs. I laugh, too. Fast forward an hour or so, and Ryan and I are in his basement studio – a short walk from Nathaniel’s barbershop. Leatherworking tools – everything from hand-held utensils to industrial sewing machines and embossers – fill the place. Leather bits, too. Unfinished projects and prototypes and scraps and whole hides lie in piles and boxes around the room. An imposing worktable sits in the middle of the space. I note its smooth white top and the professional lighting set-up that’s been positioned all around it. And I recognize almost right away what it is I’m looking at: Ryan’s Little King Goods stage. The one he uses for his wildly-popular YouTube videos, in which he takes his ever-growing audience through the process of creating one of his exquisite creations. ‘YouTube,’ Ryan notes, ‘and, to a lesser extent, Instagram, have proven invaluable tools for me to spread the message of my craft.’ He continues: ‘To be honest, I spend almost as much time thinking creatively about the production of my social
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media posts as I do about the bags I make.’
of my process and products to YouTube.
And it shows. Ryan’s YouTube video featuring
Now I can’t even keep up with the orders
him making an ipad case from scratch, for
– and it’s all being driven by social media.’
instance, is a wonderfully satisfying cinematic
Ryan points to a digital counter positioned
event that captures the imagination from
on top of a shelving unit in the corner of his
the first shot. The fact that it has garnered
studio. As I look at it, the numeral readout
over one million views is clear evidence of its
keeps growing. One hundred and fifty seven
success as a creative achievement that stands
thousand four hundred and six. One hundred
alone – outside of Ryan’s leatherwork. ‘Before
and fifty seven thousand four hundred and
I got into working with leather,’ Ryan remarks,
seven. One hundred and fifty seven thousand
‘I was a professional photographer – working
four hundred and eight. Onward and upward.
weddings and other events. When I got into
‘It tracks my YouTube subscribers in real
leather, I never abandoned my passion for
time,’ Ryan says matter-of-factly. ‘To let me
photography. Instead, I effectively amplified
know how I’m doing.’
my leather business by showcasing it through my lens for social media audiences.’
I pick up a near-finished wallet lying on the
Ryan pauses before adding: ‘It’s the perfect
table in front of me. Lift it to my nose, close
marriage, really.’
my eyes, and inhale. Deeply. I feel the supple leather between my fingers. I open my eyes
It’s not lost on me how ironic this all seems;
and inspect the perfect stitching. Admire it.
that is, the fact that new technologies like
Lust after it. And respond: ‘You’re doing just
YouTube and Instagram are making relevant
fine.’
the (seemingly near-distant) raw crafts of
.
yesteryear. Ryan can’t help but agree. He remarks: ‘My work was getting almost no traction at all before I began posting videos
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1. Want to start any Saturday off right? Then begin it at Detour Café in downtown Dundas – a quaint community just west of Hamilton that will leave you feeling like you’re in Stars Hollow. Our fave early morning fuel? Breakfast sandwiches and cortados (espressos cut with warm milk). Bottoms up.
2. Next stop: a morning hike at Spencer
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3. Feeling refreshed and ready for browsing, we hop into the car and head to Inglewood
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Antique Market – an old apple barn in Caledon that’s full of unique trinkets, fun antiques, and vintage furniture and décor.
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5. All set for lunch, we head to Tin Roof Café in Erin. If the patio’s still open, we take
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a seat for prime people- and dog-watching. If the patio’s closed, we post up by the garage door window and do the same. We split an Apple Cheddar grilled cheese and Smashed Chickpea Salad sandwich and go to our happy place.
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A N EI GHBOUR HO O D G A S T R O P U B W I T H P O LI S H BY CHRIS TIESSEN We follow the group ahead of us down
Soon enough the manager (and our good
the narrow flight of stairs from street level
friend), Katie, shows us to our table.
into the subterranean world below. Behind
A four-seater high-top near the back of the
us, the humming sights and sounds of
restaurant. Perfect for people watching.
Elora’s Mill Street. Ahead of us, something
And positioned right next to The Friendly’s
completely different – yet no less inviting.
only block of windows, which look out at the
The thrum of chatter, laughter, and The New
silvery Grand River and the Metcalfe Street
Pornographers’ ‘Champions of Red Wine’
bridge that spans it. While I’m surveying
beckons us forward.
the view, Liz gives our drink order. Cocktails tonight – to match the tone of the place, and
Liz and I arrive at the bottom of the steps,
because Katie also happens to be the head
and I’m transfixed by the underground scene
bartender. And she’s good, real good, having
laid out in front of us. By the dramatic black-
helped open such awesome regional spots
and-white checkered floor. Oddly benevolent
as downtown Guelph’s Ox (may it rest in
exposed stone walls. Warm reclaimed
peace), Elora’s The Porchlight (another recent
wood ceiling. And groups of people. Dining.
addition to Elora’s ever-growing foodie scene),
Drinking. Spending this Friday evening in one
and now this brilliant space. ‘Chris’ll have a
of Elora’s newest culinary destinations – The
negroni,’ Liz tells Katie, ‘and I’ll try the cherry
Friendly Society. Filling the cozy space with
gin mint fizz.’ And so this pleasant evening
energy and delightfulness.
kicks off.
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at street level behind glass on a luminous
our appetizers – including an order of fried
white subway-tiled wall] is a superb example
olives, charcuterie board, and wings – The
of what Becky’s talking about. Inspired by
Friendly Society’s owner Becky Lalui takes
the exalted tradition of medieval heraldry,
a break from working in the kitchen to
it cheekily features a lowly chipmunk
chat with us about her new place. (Becky
sharing a drink with a squirrel. The perfect
and her husband Ardin are far from hands
combination of elevated and familiar. Like
off owners, and can be found around the
the restaurant.’ Cheeky, yes, I think to myself.
restaurant most days.) When I ask what gave
And aesthetically-dazzling, too. Like the entire
her the inspiration to open, she’s quick to
joint. Indeed, every square inch of the place
reply: ‘Travel.’ She elaborates: ‘Ardin and I
has been finished beautifully – with drama,
have had the pleasure of adventuring far
warmth and flair.
and wide – from Montreal to Prague to Paris. And of eating in these cities’ fantastic
Take the brass bar, for instance, built by
local restaurants. Culinary destinations
Elora metal artist Mike Hintermeister (who
with amazing vibes. Gorgeous designs.
also made the awesome swing-out stools at
And exceptional customer experiences.
The Porchlight, and the horse head sculpture
We wanted to replicate the best of
in front of Elora Centre for the Arts). ‘When
these restaurants right here. To create a
Mike was installing the bar top, he decided to
space that’s elevated, yet comfortable. A
cut the large piece of brass in two and weld
neighbourhood gastropub with polish.’
the pieces back together in a ‘meandering’ pattern – to evoke the Grand River,’ Ardin
Our appetizers arrive – as does Ardin, who
tells us. And then there’s the wallpaper:
chimes in: ‘Our logo [displayed prominently
William Morris (featuring bunnies and birds
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and floral patterns) for the dining room and Gucci (monochrome cats with bright red lipstick) for the restrooms. And the giant resin stag head mounted behind the bar. ‘It used to be in our bedroom,’ admits Ardin with a laugh. All these stunning features. Photogenic. And, perhaps more importantly, Instagrammable. Katie returns to clear our appetizer plates (picked clean) and deliver our mains – a house burger with fries and Bourbon maple salmon with succotash and cornbread. And another round of drinks. A sangria for Liz and a pint of 1664 for me. (Katie tells us later that while The Friendly serves regional craft beer, it mixes in choices like Kronenbourg 1664 ‘to remind folks of their worldly travels.’ Indeed, it reminded me of my one-time seeming endless – and oh so heady – nights in Vienna and Amsterdam.) I take a sip of my pint and ask about the place’s name. ‘It’s after a temperance group founded in the mid-nineteenth-century by a number of Elora’s business owners,’ Becky says. ‘The Friendly Society promoted drinking in moderation – and proclaimed themselves
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a happier, more carefree option than the ‘humourless’ Elora Temperance Society.’ She tells us she’d love this place to be ‘a destination for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a few drinks, revel in some great food, and share excellent company.’ I take a bite of my burger and look over at Liz, who’s enjoying her maple salmon. (We will delight in Becky’s peach and apple crisp – later.) At the bar, Katie pours a group of locals another round. All around us, folks are immersed in conversation. And at our table, Becky and Ardin eagerly share more about The Friendly – their beautiful new baby.
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INVITING PERSPECTIVES:
TH E MES MER I Z I N G W O R L D O F A R T I S T HE AT HER KOC S I S BY CAI SEPULIS ‘Nothing in this studio is safe,’ artist Heather
any object I can get my hands on to create the
Kocsis says with a laugh, holding up the
texture and look that the piece needs.’
tattered cage of an electric fan missing over half of its radiating spokes. ‘When I
Difficult to define but perhaps best described
realized the spokes would be perfect for
as ‘sculptural paintings,’ Heather’s work is
a staircase I was building, I cut them free
part architectural, part fine-art painting,
from their cage and used them in my piece.’
and part woodworking. It tends to feature
She pauses, before adding (with a grin): ‘I
iconic, mostly local buildings, cathedrals and
had to buy a new fan, of course. But the
industrial settings – all intricately crafted and
piece looks great.’ My TOQUE Partner Chris
accurately detailed. Each piece presented
Tiessen – who is taking photos of Heather,
from a unique perspective. MC Escher meets
her work space, and her art – and I laugh
architectural realism.
and continue wandering through the artist’s studio in Cambridge, where we observe this
It’s hard not to be drawn into any one of
same type of (albeit sometimes questionable)
Heather’s pieces – even if it’s of a building
resourcefulness resonating from each of
you’ve seen a hundred times. Each one is
Heather’s pieces. ‘I’ll use anything: wood,
like looking at a memory: some details are
corrugated cardboard, string, pretty much
familiar, some parts you had forgotten. And
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work in progress, ‘Eglinton Station’
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the play of light and shadows painted on the
six inches square, and eight inches thick.
facade inevitably draws you in for a closer
And weighs at least twenty-five pounds.
look.
She moves it over to her work table without concern; it’s been built strong and built to
‘Do you have a background in woodworking?
last. There are no shortcuts in her craft.
Did you go to architecture school?,’ I ask the
Chris and I inspect the piece, constructed
artist. I am driven by my own curiosity about
for her clients: Isherwood Geostructural
this work, mesmerized with wonder about
Engineers. Over the years, Heather has
where and how these pieces came to be.
created a few pieces for their office based on
Having gone to Dalhousie for architecture
projects they’ve worked on. This particular
over a decade ago, I know all about creating
piece features the intricately-engineered
scaled drawings and building models in the
underground infrastructure for the Laird
woodshop. But this is different. Heather’s
subway station in Toronto, currently under
ability to construct in perspective on a
construction and scheduled to open in 2021.
three-dimensional plane with such artistry is
The concrete walls, steel beams, pipes and
inspiring. ‘I actually started as a printmaker
pillars (and whatever else I can’t even name)
while I studied fine art at Queen’s in Kingston,’
are still in bare and raw form, and mostly
Heather begins. ‘I loved the process, the
made of wood at this stage.
scheming, the superimposing of media. Then I just learned along the way. I figured out
Heather points out the tiniest string-like
what I had to do and I did it.’ As we discuss
details. ‘I’m about four weeks in,’ she remarks.
her process – the planning, the textures and
‘I have another week of building to go
the layering which are so prominent in her
because of these intricate cable ties,’ she says,
work – I recognize the natural evolution of an
pointing at the steel replicas of actual ties,
artist.
‘then at least a couple weeks to paint in oils.’ Knowing what it’s like to illustrate technical
Heather picks up a new piece she’s been
drawings and how precise they need to be
working on. It’s about twenty-four by thirty-
for clients like engineers, I ask how Heather
detail from ‘Spiralling Blue,’ oil on wood, 48” x 13”, 2011
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detail from ‘As Above, So Below,’ oil on wood, 51” x 41” x 14”, 2015
‘Eglinton Station,’ mixed media, 24” x 37” x 8”, 2019. Photo by Nick Stanley
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SPIRIT TREE CIDERY BY CHRIS TIESSEN As we tear across open countryside
Located among the rolling hills and bucolic
somewhere between Guelph and Caledon
farmland of Caledon, this fifty-acre family
– red and orange and gold autumn leaves
farm with nine-acre high density orchard
flying up in our wake – I think to myself that
founded some ten years ago by Thomas and
it doesn’t get much more Canadian than this.
his wife, Nicole, has become an increasingly
Two folks from a company called TOQUE
popular destination for folks craving a
visiting an apple orchard and cidery. During
weekend excursion into the countryside.
harvest. As we approach our destination I can
Folks like us, of course, who are looking to
feel the anticipation building. ‘I can’t wait to
sample a selection of hard ciders in Spirit
get back to the cidery,’ I tell TOQUE Partner
Tree’s tap room. And also friends, families,
Cai Sepulis from the passenger seat of her
co-workers eager to venture out into the
two-tone Rav. ‘Especially at this time of year.’
expansive orchards, pick apples during
Cai, eyes glued to the dirt road ahead, chimes
harvest season, take a guided tour of the
in: ‘Ya. Me too. Spirit Tree has got to be one of
operation, enjoy an incredible meal in the
my favourite fall road trip destinations.’
cidery’s bistro, or simply pop by the farm
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery. Thomas Wilson’s place.
shop for jams and jellies, prepared comfort
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foods, focaccia pizzas, and bread prepared in Spirit Tree’s massive brick-lined, wood-fired oven. (Throughout our visit, I will find myself returning to this behemoth of an oven time and again. ‘It burns so efficiently,’ Thomas will tell me, ‘that it produces no emissions at all. Ten dollars of wood is all it takes to heat it for an entire day.’) A few more minutes on the road and Cai and I arrive at our destination. If you’re a first-time visitor, not to worry – you won’t miss it. Indeed, along the road the estate’s main building rises up from the fields, almost evoking a French chateau. ‘I like to think of it as some combination of Cowbell [Brewing, in Blyth] and Willibald [Farm Distillery, in Ayr],’ Cai declares as we pull into the parking lot. ‘Caledon’s own Mont SaintMichel,’ I add with a chuckle. One thing’s for certain: the place is both distinctive and functional. Designed by Thomas and Nicole, the building is a true marvel in sustainable design and execution. Straw bale construction. A ceiling made of shredded recycled paper. Geothermal heating and cooling. Biodigesters for waste, treated on-site. ‘We’re essentially a carbon neutral operation,’ notes Thomas when we meet up with him in the farm shop. I admire the open concept space – including soaring cathedral ceiling. From where I stand in the shop, I can see into the commercial kitchen (with aforementioned wood-fired oven), the bistro (which is absolutely packed for lunch service – on a Wednesday), and the cidery’s apple pressing room too (through a window on the shop wall). ‘The guys are pressing today, if you’d like to take a look,’ Thomas tells us. I’m eager to check it all out. But first we pause to take stock of the vast selection of Spirit Tree ciders lining the shelves of the Farm Shop. Single varietal ciders. Hopped ciders. Barrel-aged ciders. Ice ciders. Pumpkin and pear ciders. Sparkling (‘champagne’) ciders. And so many more. ‘We grow forty-seven varieties of apples right here at Spirit Tree,’ Thomas tells us as he leads us out back of the building to the orchard (with that stop in the pressing room along the way). While most of the trees have already been picked, there are still stacks of massive wooden crates filled with fresh apples from which
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Thomas picks a couple for us to sample. ‘This one’s a golden russet,’ he notes as he hands Cai a firm round fruit with a rough, rusty skin. ‘And this one,’ he declares as he hands me a small butter yellow orb with a distinctive ‘suture line’ along one side, ‘is a tolman sweet.’ Both are delicious and would surely, it seems to me, make some incredible ciders. Sensing my desire, Thomas asks us if we’re ready for a couple flights and some lunch in the Ciderhouse Bistro. ‘Lead the way,’ I say without hesitation, ‘because I’m certainly keen to try one of everything.’ Which is almost what we did. The lunch is memorable, so richly evocative of autumn’s bounty: the ‘Momiji Tempura’ (salt cured maple leafs fried with tempura batter, drizzled with maple syrup and peanut praline), ‘Three Sisters In The Woods’ salad (chard, spinach and arugula tossed with roasted squash, sautéed button mushrooms, roasted apples, coloured carrots, shallots, red lentils and roasted corn with mustard vinaigrette, topped with apple smoked cheddar and toasted walnuts), ‘Autumn Gemelli’ (gemelli pasta & light cream with herb roasted squash, carrots, red onions, and mushrooms, sautéed in garlic oil and deglazed with pumpkin cider and then topped with pumpkin seeds and parmesan shavings), and ‘Black n’ Blue Limousin Burger’ (Nimmo farm ground Limousin beef patty with blue cheese and caramelized onion on a brioche bun with roasted garlic aioli, grainy apple dijon, boston lettuce and fire roasted tomatoes). Oh my. I want to return already. And the ciders. From Spirit Tree’s ‘Sparkling Estate Reserve’ (aged in French oak barrels) to the cidery’s ‘Applelager’ (finished with a lager yeast), the ten samples presented on two flight boards keep us intrigued, engaged, and content. About halfway through our meal, Thomas returns for a visit. ‘What do you think of the tempura fried maple leafs?’, he asks. It’s a question that, before this meal, I would never have imagined being asked. And a dish I’d never have expected could work this well. Like everything on the menu, they’re delicious. Unique. Inspired. I nosh on my third leaf – crispy, sweet, like a bite of autumn – and wash it down with a mouthful of
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I N GRE D I E N T S SOUP: 2 Butternut Squash 3 Apples 2 White Onions 1 Litre 35% Cream 1 Vanilla Bean Salt & Pepper Chicken Stock or Water JAM: ½ White Onion 1 oz Water 1.5 oz Honey 2 oz White Wine Vinegar 1 Apple 1 Tsp Saffron Salt & Pepper
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POD INTERVIEW BY CAI SEPULIS
G O O D D E S I G N . G O OD MAT ERIALS. GOOD INTENTION. L OC AL L Y RENOW NED A N D B E A U TIF U LLY CU RAT ED , PO D IS THE DESTINATION TO REVAM P YOUR W A R D R O B E – AN D D O IT WIT H A SOC IAL L Y ETHIC AL MINDSET. POD’S SU C CE S S A T PU LLIN G T O G ET H ER FORM, FUNC TION AND STYL E FROM MAKE R S A R O UN D THE G LOBE MAK ES AN Y VISIT TO THEIR DOW NTOW N GUEL PH SHOP W O R TH WH I L E.
I N TR I GU E D BY POD O WN ER LY N N W HAL EY’S JOURNEY – W HIC H INC L UDED W O R K I NG A S A D ESIG N ER AN D CREATOR OF L IGHTING FIXTURES IN VA NCO U V E R BEF O RE O PEN IN G HER FIRST B OUTIQUE IN EL ORA – TOQUE’S C A I SE P UL I S S A T D O WN WIT H LY N N TO C HAT AB OUT W HERE THE SHOP IS TODA Y.
CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT WHERE THE NAME ‘POD’ COMES FROM? There’s no simple answer to that. Pods are homes for seeds – which represent new ideas and new growth. Let’s start there. And, how about this: whales swim in pods – and my last name is Whaley :)
WHAT EXPERIENCE CAN SOMEONE EXPECT FROM POD? WHAT CAN THEY FIND? Pod offers a comfortable and reliable place for our customers to shop for everyday wardrobe essentials that are unique and playful. We feature fun, functional pieces sourced from quality makers and designers around the world.
A FEW ITEMS THAT YOU CARRY? We’ve got clothing by FIG, Toad&Co, White Stuff, Nice Things, Annie50, Uchuu, and Thought – to name a few. Footwear by Lotta from Stockholm and Campers from Spain. And a large selection of eco-conscious jewelry brands – including Pyrrha from Vancouver and Machete from the States.
WHAT’S ‘GREENING YOUR WARDROBE’ ABOUT? From the beginning, we have focused on products made of ecofriendly materials. Our long-time customers will tell you that once you‘ve experienced the feeling, the textures of natural fibres on your skin, it’s really hard to wear clothing made from synthetics. It’s important to me that Pod be a source of knowledge in ‘green’ fashions and that we share with everyone who walks in the store the benefits of wearing clothing made from up-cycled materials or organic (or natural) fibres – clothing that is environmentally friendly and sustainable.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE PLACE IN DOWNTOWN GUELPH YOU GO TO, TO TAKE A BREAK (OR GRAB LUNCH)? Right now, my favourite place to eat is Crazy Carrot. I've been vegetarian for about forty years and the bowls they offer are exactly how I like to eat every day. I also love Eric the Baker, of course. And Crafty Ramen is the best.
ANY SNEAK PEAKS FROM YOUR TRAVELS OF WHAT TO EXPECT THIS FALL? For fall, I'm most excited about the new collections I ordered while at trade shows in London UK – shows that featured work from smaller, independent designers. And we just returned from New York where we discovered a range of perfect gift items, particularly
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TIM MURTON: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST BY CHRIS TIESSEN ‘I’m naturally inclined to be an artist,’ Tim remarks, pulling on the cigarette that hangs loosely from the corner of his mouth. ‘Everything else,’ he sighs, ‘is just effort.’
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screws and other materials are amassed
afternoon. Elora-based mixed media artist
on shelving units. I count at least a half
Tim Murton and I are standing on the deck
dozen pairs of broken eyeglasses – on tables
of his backyard studio. Somewhere near our
and windowsills and in open drawers. An
feet a cicada punctuates the air. Above our
overflowing ashtray and a gaggle of Elora
heads birds chatter on a wire. A few feet to
Brewing empties huddle on the paint-
our left sits Tim’s idyllic century home, tucked
splattered floor. A loose bag of weed rests
a couple streets back from Elora’s main
on a windowsill. And a worn green leather
drag. And directly behind us lies his spacious
sofa claims the far corner. ‘It doubles as my
studio – a substantial single-room standalone
bed,’ the artist chuckles. ‘During the day. At
building with large windows, skylights, and a
night. Whenever I find time to shut my eyes
cathedral ceiling. The centre of Tim’s creative
between work.’ Something that’s been a real
universe.
challenge these past few weeks. But more on that later.
When we move from the deck into the studio through a pair of sliding glass doors,
A large canvas mounted on a sturdy wooden
we enter a space stripped down to bare
easel dominates the studio’s middle space.
essentials, single-minded in design and
The still unfinished piece – executed in black-
purpose: to facilitate art-making. Canvases –
and-white ‘with charcoal and primer,’ Tim
both finished and unfinished – lean stacked
tells me – seems at first glance to depict
against bare white walls. Paint tubes and
an enraptured audience watching the
brushes are everywhere. Bins of wood and
whirling action of a boxing match inside a
‘Watching the World Stage,’ charcoal & primer on canvas, 2018
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‘Condo,’ charcoal & primer on canvas, 2016
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things leads to lives filled with isolation and
that the painting portrays something more
depression, greed and anxiety, gossip and
sinister. The spectators’ faces are contorted
envy.’ He adds: ‘We’re all participating in
– as though in agony. Mouths agape and
this vast and unfathomable miracle called
eyes bulging, they recall medieval artistic
life – yet our minds have been hijacked by
representations of sinners in purgatory.
corporate conditioning.’
Suffering. Distressed. Pained as they witness whatever’s going on. I can see now that this is
I walk from one side of Tim’s studio to the
not a boxing match. And the whirling shapes
other and gaze out one of the large windows
are ghost-like. The frenetic energy the piece
overlooking his back yard. I spot what seems
exudes is palpable, disturbing.
to be a substantial hole in the middle of Tim’s garden that’s been reinforced with large
‘It leaves me feeling uneasy,’ I remark to Tim.
rocks and topped with a wooden frame. ‘It’s
‘Good,’ he replies, ‘then you’ve connected
a sunken greenhouse,’ Tim remarks, ‘one
with it.’ Or, more precisely, with them.
of my ongoing projects.’ I nod, and note
Those tortured souls who, I come to realize,
several other unfinished ventures around the
occupy so many of Tim’s pieces. ‘I find myself
spacious yard. A hand-dug fish pond on the
birthing them over and again,’ Tim tells me.
far side of the studio deck. (‘To sit in and keep
‘They’re a commentary on how we’ve been
cool while the fish nibble at me during those
conditioned to value things like material
hot summer days,’ he says.) A twelve-or-so-
gain and commercial success and instant
foot-high art installation in metal that looks
gratification over everything else. And on
like an incomplete staircase reaching into
how our relentless attempts to attain these
the sky. (‘It’s supposed to represent life,’ Tim tells me. ‘We’re always climbing, and always
‘Two Party System, First Version,’ charcoal & primer on canvas, 2014
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way to work in faceless skyscrapers. ‘I used
ongoing projects dotting the backyard space.
to work in the corporate world,’ Tim tells me (he served as a scene artist on major motion
I turn back to the studio where I see so
picture sets for over two decades), ‘and it
many more paintings – stacked one behind
almost drove me to madness.’ He pauses
the other. ‘I’m gathering them together for
before adding with a grin: ‘It certainly drove
an upcoming solo show,’ Tim remarks. An
me to drink.’ And it drove him to this career
exhibit that runs until November 17th at the
– as a free-thinking, free-willed creative.
Minarovich Gallery in the Elora Centre for
‘I’m exactly where I want to be,’ he asserts.
the Arts. An exhibit for which Tim has been
‘Exactly where I need to be.’
working day and night for several weeks now. I survey Tim’s kingdom. His splendid, Titled ‘The Air Conditioned Nightmare,’ the
comfortable century home. His dishevelled,
show is comprised of a decade of Tim’s work.
functional, productive backyard studio.
Work that speaks to his thesis that our social
Those audacious paintings. And all the other
conditioning is leading us to live, in his words,
projects-in-process that somehow both
‘unnatural lives.’ Those tortured souls I saw
please him and don’t demand to be finished.
executed on the canvas in Tim’s studio are
And I understand that he means what he
evident in virtually every one of the paintings
says
stacked here. Isolated folks living behind
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glass in condominium towers. Seeminglypossessed individuals around board – and dinner – tables. Faceless crowds making their
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MU L B E RRY S T RE E T CO F F E E HO U S E : HAND-CRAFTING AN AUTHENTIC SPACE BY CAI SEPULIS It’s a quiet morning on James Street North in
baked goods. Delightful items to invigorate
Hamilton and the air is still damp from last
the senses on a sleepy morning. This space,
night’s storm. A slight fog lingers in the air.
already full with people seemingly camped
I marvel at the iconic, round Mulberry Street
out for the morning, conveys an authentic
Coffeehouse sign swinging above me and
sense of home – mine, yours, ours – with its
take a few photos before going in. ‘That sign
plants in the window, rustic tables, exposed
used to be a table,’ managing partner Ella
walls, tin ceiling and comfy chairs. Clear
Shepherd will inform me later over food and
evidence of a community coming together
drinks. ‘And that one,’ she'll add, pointing to
and not-to-be-missed comfort food are
a big neon ‘M’ that sits above another door,
qualities that make a great and welcoming
‘is from an old Shopper’s Drug Mart sign.’
coffee shop. In my own travels, finding the
Handcrafted personal touches – and traces of
coffee shop the locals call home is always on
re-purposing – are everywhere.
my list. On today’s trip to Steeltown, Mulberry fits the bill perfectly.
Coffee shops and the idea of ‘handcraft’ are a natural fit, and Mulberry is a perfect instance
Fresh coffee and warm pastries – including
of this confluence. Fresh coffee. In-house
the coffeehouse’s coveted lemon loaf – in
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front of us, Ella and I sit in what regulars call
aligned perfectly from the start; that is, to
‘The Baking Room.’ We manage to get only
establish a place that offered, in Ella’s words,
a few words in before someone comes by
‘fair trade coffee, as organic and local as
to say hi to Ella, the unproclaimed Queen
possible, and good food at fair prices. And,’
of Mulberry Street. Ella, who grew up in
she adds, ‘a welcoming destination where
Vancouver and moved to Hamilton twenty
members of the community might want to
years ago, tells me that she knew right away
stay all day.’
Hamilton was home. ‘People say the West Coast is chill, but they must have never met
A destination that’s full of nooks and crannies
Hamiltonians,’ she confides. I agree.
– and a rich history too. As Ella tells me: ‘The building itself was constructed in the late
Because Ella experienced the city as warm
1800’s as the ‘Armoury Hotel,’ whose main
and welcoming, and found the revitalization
purpose was to serve the armed forces
that was happening on James Street
stationed in the monstrous red-bricked
exhilarating, she jumped at the chance to
Armoury [still in use] across the street.
open the coffeehouse when the opportunity
Later,’ she continues, ‘the hotel became
presented itself nine years ago. It was then
a laundromat. And now, after numerous
that she partnered with Roger Abbiss, local
expansions and renovations, it’s Mulberry.’
businessman and environmental demi-god,
Coffeehouse. And gallery, too, which is put to
to bring Mulberry to life. (Read about Roger’s
good use – especially when the James Street
other initiatives – including coffeecology,
Art Crawl and annual Super Crawl pack the
Bikeables, and Dundurn Market – in TOQUE
streets.
issue 6.) Their visions for the coffeehouse
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Original tile flooring Upcycled Shopper's Drug Mart Sign Wooden booths from 'Susie's Diner' Vintage arched windows Signage repurposed from an old table Chalkboards from Dundas Parkside High School The Gallery Photographic chandelier by Jeff Tessier Salvaged barn door
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While I watch the first pints of the day being
that extends the place’s homage to the past
poured in the distance (Collective Arts – for
– lighting up sepia-toned photographs in a
anyone keeping tabs), Ella and I talk more
lightbox-meets-chandelier type of fixture.
about the space and what it took to open its doors. ‘Over six months of ripping down
When our server brings over more food, I
walls, putting up walls, tearing up the floor,
murmur to myself, ‘Oh sure, I can stay a bit
exposing old treasures,’ Ella explains. ‘Roger
longer,’ unable as I am to resist the vivid salad
and I tried to keep the space as authentic as
bowls in front of us. ‘And you have to try
possible,’ she tells me, ‘by incorporating the
one of these, too,’ Ella demands – splitting a
original tile flooring, exposed brick, and other
cupcake with me. ‘It’s gluten free,’ she adds. It
finishes and details’.
doesn’t disappoint. I am more than content.
And yet these two were also not afraid to
As the sunlight streams through the rustic
incorporate local relics from outside the
arched windows and dances through the
original space into their design. As Ella
steam of my third coffee, Ella regales me with
notes: ‘Roger has always been something
more intriguing stories. Of this space. And
of a ‘master salvager’ – giving items from
city. And of herself too. I take another sip and
further afield new life here at Mulberry.’ Like
look around. Here I am, like so many others,
the high-top table where we’re sitting, which
camped and cozy. In good company and with
Roger sourced from the now defunct Susie’s
great food. There is no doubt in my mind
Diner (which would have been located just
that this is the perfect way to spend the day.
down the block, where the White Elephant
Basking in this home away from home
boutique is now). And the chalkboards that were sourced from the now closed Parkside High School in Dundas. And a unique photographic installation by artist Jeff Tessier
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THE OAK TREE PROJECT What do corporate good will, imagination,
Community Foundation, The Letter M
collaboration, community support and
and Pearl Street Communications have all
community involvement, and affecting
provided leadership since the start. And
and uplifting stories have in common?
each year other businesses and donors have
Will Mactaggart, Portfolio Manager at the
joined the Oak Tree movement – sharing
Mactaggart Hyrn team at the Richardson
time, money and insights. ‘The impact of Oak
GMP offices in Guelph, knows. Six years ago,
Tree has been incredible,’ says Chris Willard,
Will decided to create something special.
Executive Director of the Guelph Community
Something distinctive that could foreground
Foundation. ‘The Oak Tree program aligns
community support through corporate giving.
to our Vital Signs reporting and helps to
Deciding that ‘just cutting a cheque to show
fund immediate needs in our community
our community support wasn’t good enough
and supports those charities that need it
for our team – or the charities we wanted
most,’ Willard observes, adding that ‘funding
to help,’ he founded the Oak Tree Project.
in these areas really helps us to see direct
Now, six years on, he (along with his brother
impact to those that truly need support.'
and business partner, Mike Hryn) leads a
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remarkable project that has been warmly
Always interested in trying something new,
embraced by The Guelph community – and its
Oak Tree will expand its reach once again in
many charities.
2020, when it collaborates with University of Guelph – its largest partnership yet – in Oak
But what is it? The Oak Tree Project, now
Tree Six. But before looking too far forward,
entering its sixth year, is a unique corporate
let’s take a minute to celebrate the project’s
granting program for charities in Guelph and
past accomplishments by highlighting folks
Wellington County. Local charities apply with
from five charities who have benefited from
a specific plan or project that aligns with an
Oak Tree over these past years.
annual theme. Their submissions are vetted through a panel of community and expert judges, but what sets this project apart is that members of the community are also
OA K TREE PRO JEC T – BY T HE N UMBERS
invited to vote for their favourite project –
Years Running: 5
by sharing an impact story about the work
Participating Charities:
the organization has done. Winners are announced at a finale event where attendees vote on their favourite projects, and several cash prizes are distributed throughout the night. The (very impressive) bottom line is
nearly 60 Community experts and judges:
over 50 Planning meetings over pints at The Wooly:
that over the past five years nearly sixty
dozens
charities have taken part in Oak Tree, and
Total votes/stories shared:
more than $162,000 has been awarded to
over 14,000
participating organizations. Partnerships have been instrumental to the success of the Project. The Guelph
Attendees at 5 Grand Finale events:
over 850 Total funds distributed since 2014:
over $162,000
‘ .. . P RO V I DI N G AL L S TUDEN T S WIT H T HE O PP O R T U N I T Y TO RE ACH T HEIR P O T EN T IA L. ’
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‘ . . . I N S T I G ATI N G TH E CREA T IO N A N D E XH I B I TI ON OF I N DEP EN DEN T MEDIA A RT . ’
E D VID E O
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L A K ESID E HO PE HO USE
Jaya James, Executive Director lakesidehopehouse.ca
‘ . . . IN S P I R I N G Y OU N G P EO P LE T O EXP LO RE A ND C O N N E C T W I TH THE N A T URA L WO RLD T HR OU G H P H OT O G RA P HY . ’
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F O C US O N NATUR E Simon Bell, Executive Director focusonnature.ca
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‘ .. . W ORK I N G TO W AR DS A HEA LT HY , SA FE C O M M U N I TY W HERE EVERY O N E FE E L S AT H OM E . ’
ON W AR D WILLO W NE IGHBOU RH OOD GROU P , PART OF THE GUELPH NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT COALITION Dan Evans (Neighbourhood Development Supervisor, GNSC), Susie Sauffer (Neighbourhood Support Worker, OWNG), Shauna B rown (Neighbourhood Programmer, OWNG) & Brendan Johnson (Executive Director, GNSC) guelphneighbourhoods.org
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EXPERT OPINION | INVESTMENT
MIKE HRYN With the Raps returning to defend their championship, the question that comes to my mind is: how are they going to do that without Kawhi? However, last season will be forgotten, and they’ll forge ahead with a new team and a good core that might just surprise some, come playoffs next year. Spicy P will play an integral role in making that happen. I’m sure of that because I know Coach Nurse has a rigorous process and a commitment to consistent leadership. Clients often ask me: ‘We’ve had a good year in the market (so far), so what’s next?’ And I tell them I honestly don’t know. It seems uncertainty reigns supreme in today’s media, and financial forecasts abound. But that’s not much of an answer to instill confidence. And so I also say, ‘I know what your goals are. I understand the purpose of your investments. We’ve spoken about what you want them to achieve. That’s the first important step.’ From there, we’ve designed a strategy to meet those goals – whether they are performance targets, a retirement date, or philanthropy. We continue to have conversations about how goals might be shifting, and how we are going to go about realizing
them. The key is we take the time to listen to what clients need, and then we tailor a well-constructed, proven process around that. That’s the stabilizing factor. Our process comes from our experience of working with clients from all walks of life: those in suits, those with tattoos, and those wearing both. The common element is the fundamental process that keeps everything on track. This gives us confidence that – no matter what happens in the uncertainty of today – with patience and commitment to a rigorous approach, we’ll reach the goals of tomorrow. These days the world of investing can look a lot like a Raps free throw: a player trying to shoot a ball into a hoop from close range but with lots of things waving in their face. With both, focus on what you can control to help keep it simple: Concentrate. Breathe. Bend your knees. Elbow, wrist and release. Swish. All material has been prepared by Mike Hryn, who is a Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor with the Mactaggart Hryn Team at Richardson GMP Limited. The opinions expressed in this report are the opinions of the author and readers should not assume they reflect the opinions or recommendations of Richardson GMP Limited or its affiliates. Richardson GMP Limited, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Richardson is a trade-mark of James Richardson & Sons, Limited. GMP is a registered trade-mark of GMP Securities L.P. Both used under license by Richardson GMP Limited.
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THE YETI CAFÉ: GETTING ACQUAIN T ED W I T H T H E F A M I LI A R BY CHRIS TIESSEN
‘Sometimes,’ I suggest to Cai Sepulis, my
and cordiality – even if you don’t frequent
TOQUE Partner and breakfast companion,
them often. It’s in their laid-back vibes.
‘familiarity feels so good.’ I push a morsel
No-nonsense menus. Eclectic interior
of perfectly fried egg onto my fork with my
designs. Kind (yet ever so slightly distracted)
knife and continue: ‘And this place conveys
staff. These sorts of places leave you with
it.’ I deliver the egg to my mouth. Morning
the overwhelming feeling they’ve been
sunlight catches my utensil. I blink. Smile.
assembled from the ground up, assorted and
Take another bite. Enjoy. And add: ‘I think I
miscellaneous, piece by piece. They reveal
could hang out here all day.’ Cai takes a swig
an urge to endure as some sort of eclectic
of her coffee – caffeinated, with milk – and
art installation as much as a destination for
nods. ‘Ya,’ she says, ‘I could get up for this
food, drink, and good times. Places like The
every morning. Feels like the good life.’ At the
Common Café in downtown Guelph, for
Yeti Café. In downtown Kitchener.
instance. The Lost & Found Café in downtown Elora. City Café Bakery on Strange Street in
It’s true, you know: that certain places evoke
Kitchener. Mulberry Coffeehouse in Hamilton.
a particular sense of intimacy, comfort
The Jane Bond in Uptown Waterloo.
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ALONG THE WAY ‘That’s what this place reminds me of,’ I tell Cai as it comes to me. ‘The Yeti’s like The Jane Bond – but for early mornings.’ (The only early mornings you’ll enjoy at the late night Uptown staple, on the other hand, is last call.) Cai feigns a smile - perhaps not entirely convinced by my association between this spot and my long-time favourite haunt. And yet I see it. Clear as day. In the place’s bohemian chic vibe. Its 1950s-style diner tables and chairs. Year-round Christmas lights. Gaudily painted walls. Mismatched mugs and dishes and cutlery. Heck, even the cafe’s logo - a silhouette of the abominable snowman, or yeti, loafing about - echoes The Jane Bond’s own silhouetted emblem. And the food, too. Tasty, large-portioned, eclectic diner fare done right. Like my ‘Brekkie’ – a dish featuring the aforementioned (perfectly) prepared eggs with toast, delectable fried halloumi, regular and sweet potatoes, sausage, and fresh fruit. Kiwi. Blackberries and strawberries. Watermelon, grapefruit and oranges. And Cai’s ‘Collard Wrap’ – house-roasted turkey, sweet potato, fried egg, tomato, slaw and greens with chipotle aioli wrapped tight (and held with rubber bands, no less) inside a large, crunchy collard leaf. With a mouthful of halloumi, I look up from my plate and notice Joel Gingerich – an owner at
Finished your breakfast and ready to explore the neighbourhood? Be sure to check out these #DTK hot spots: FARMERS’ MARKET (25m - 1 min walk) 300 KING ST E The market’s located literally just across the street – which makes The Yeti the perfect Saturday morning spot for people watching, followed by market shopping. Fresh produce, meats & cheeses oh my THEMUSEUM (600m – 8 min walk) 10 KING ST W With a plethora of engaging exhibitions, events and experiences, TheMuseum is a great way to pass the time and pique your curiosity. Visit themuseum.ca 131
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Kitchener’s Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters – entering with a friend for morning coffee and grub. He sees us and saunters over for a chat. I ask what’s brought him here. ‘Every town’s got that one glorious breakfast destination,’ says Joel. ‘And in Kitchener, The Yeti’s the spot.’ Strong words, indeed, from a proprietor of one of the region’s favourite morning hangouts. As Joel makes his way back to the front counter (which boasts an imposing espresso machine, coffee grinder, baked goods on display, dog-eared customer loyalty cards, and an old copy of TOQUE to boot) to place his order, I push my
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132 chair back and survey the cozy single-roomed space. Across from me a young couple with a newborn chats over coffees and food. Under the large front window, two women enjoy the sunshine and each other’s company. Near the counter, friends check out the café’s bulletin board. Just outside, a couple souls eke out the last sunny autumn days on The Yeti’s sprawling patio. I drag a piece of sweet potato through runny yolk and lift it to my mouth. I don’t know any of these folks, I think to myself – yet it’s a familiar scene.
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CRAFT I N G NOS T A LG I A : SEAN KANE AND HIS PAINTED GLOVES BY CHRIS TIESSEN ‘So you’re basically in the Hall of Fame, then?,’
his cute Hospital Hill neighbourhood home.
I inquire with equal parts wonderment and
The place is cool – ‘mid-century modern’
envy – my eyes as big as baseballs. It’s a
cool. The living room chairs. Kitchen table.
question I never thought I’d be posing on
Heck, even the bungalow’s carport seems
such a gorgeous autumn morning. Or on any
to hearken back to some brief golden age.
morning, for that matter. After all, it’s a rare
An era of starched white shirts, brill cream,
day that you get to meet a Hall of Famer.
and unapologetic sentimentality. And Sean?
‘Well,’ Sean replies, ‘not me, per se. But
He completes the aesthetic perfectly. His
yes – one of my gloves is in the permanent
perfectly coifed hair. Strong chin. Thick-
collection at Cooperstown.’
rimmed glasses. A sort of Clark Kent meets the cast of ‘Leave it to Beaver’ type, I think to
Without hesitation, I shoot back (sincerely):
myself as we sit chatting about his work.
‘Good enough for me.’ Which is why I’m here. To talk about Sean’s I’m hanging with Guelph-based illustrator
work. Magical objects that speak to a boy like
and artist Sean Kane in his home studio – a
me; that is, one who spent his formative years
brightly-lit space located in the basement of
(on the one hand) touring the galleries and
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‘IT'S YOUR GLOVE, YOUR BASEBALL GLOVE. IT'S GOT A SOUL, A MEMORY ALL ITS OWN, AND A FUTURE THAT NEVER FADES.’ – MIKE BARNICLE, BROADCAST JOURNALIST
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museums of Europe and (on the other) listening to Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call Jays’ games in the confines of his childhood bedroom. ‘I call them hand painted baseball glove art,’ Sean tells me when I ask how he describes the phenomenal objects on display in front of me, ‘that merge detailed painted portraits of a well-known ball player with graphical illustrations of his career stats and highlights.’ Fair enough. I’d describe them a bit differently, though. For me, Sean’s painted gloves serve as shrines of nostalgia. Monstrances of reminiscence. Relics of wistfulness. Take, for instance, the glove Sean handcrafted as an homage to (in-)famous early twentieth-century White Sox star, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson. Everything about this extraordinary artifact evokes a sense of remembrance – from the periodcorrect fielder’s mitt that serves as the piece’s canvas, to the black-and-white portrait of Jackson in midswing, to the vintage font Kane uses to spell out the hall of famer’s name on painted bygone scroll.
157 ‘The research component comprises a large part of each piece,’ Sean notes when I ask about his creative process. ‘It’s important that each glove I source for a particular project is both period-correct and positioncorrect, and that it reflects whether the player is [or, in cases like Kane’s Jackson piece, was] right- or left-handed. I draw inspiration for each glove from any number of sources,’ he adds, ‘including ticket stubs, cigar boxes, movie posters and other historical ephemera.’ Sean concludes: ‘I want each finished item to function as a sort of time machine – to summon a particular time and place for its audience.’ Audiences that have included some pretty heavy hitters (pardon the pun). Like the Philadelphia Phillies’ former all-star, Ryan ‘The Big Piece’ Howard, who was given one of Sean’s gloves by the major league club in homage to his brilliant career. Or the Cubs’ hall of famer, Andre ‘The Hawk’ Dawson, who cherishes the glove Kane made for him. Or the Milwaukee Brewers’ Cecil Cooper, who displays the glove Sean crafted for him on his mantle – between his Roberto Clemente Award (awarded 1983) and two Gold Gloves (awarded 1979, 1980).
158 Sean and his gloves didn’t always enjoy such
me or my creative concepts seriously. And
celebrity, though. Indeed, there was a time
yet, by the end of the meetings, my gloves
not so long ago that this former full-time
earned attention from MLB Radio and NBC
editorial illustrator from Chicago wasn’t even
Sports, and were even featured on the ESPN
sure he would be able to make a living as an
Christmas list.’
artist. Indeed, during the financial meltdown in 2008 Sean watched as work dried up. ‘The
And the rest, as they say, is history.
crash affected everything,’ he tells me, ‘and so
Nowadays, Sean handcrafts about twenty
I had to look for something outside editorial
gloves a year for major league teams,
illustration as a means to make a living.’ It
individual players, and private sports
was then that he turned to painting gloves –
memorabilia collectors. He’s got an upcoming
combining his love of baseball with his skills
solo show of his work at his alma mater,
as an artist.
Butler University. And, as I mentioned at the top of this story, he’s in the hall of fame. Or
Sean remembers hustling his first prototypes to major league executives at the 2012 winter
his glove is, at least.
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baseball meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
Which is good enough for me, I remind him.
‘I built a custom glass case,’ he recalls, ‘that I
‘And me,’ Sean laughs
wore on my back throughout the meetings. Inside, I mounted three of my earliest gloves.’ Guerrilla marketing at its best. ‘I honestly didn’t know whether anyone would take
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