Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.
Nicole Coon hold's a Bachelor's Degree in Art History from McGill University and a Bachelor's Degree in Furniture Design from Sheridan College. Her former studies in Art History, from McGill University, has given her the analytic framework to examine visual culture and has inspired her to make work that represents our contemporary moment. This has motivated her to get first-hand experience working with artists, communities, and radical thinkers in the field of art, design and craft. Coon's interest in curatorial studies and theatre design initially pushed her to develop technical skills and examine object-hood, interior design, and the furniture design techniques. Currently entering her Third Year at Sheridan College studying Furniture Design, she has had the privilege to explore innovative technologies, ideas, and instruction in traditional craft processes. Looking to re-invent traditional furniture concepts, she has taken a multidisciplinary approach to theory and philosophy and has a particular interest in color theory, feminism, Eileen Gray, sculpture, performance art, and site-specific concepts. In addition, Coon is also interested in how social theories guide the construction of “space”, which she believes begins with furniture objects, to determine an
aesthetic narrative and emotional well‐being. She believes that art, design and craft cannot be disassociated and are working simultaneously and to enhance the physical and mental conditions of a space.
Calder Table and Three Ladies
White Oak, and Blue sand cast glass, 48x 24 (table) and 16x7 (faces), January- March 2017
" With additional Ghost Lamp"
Sand Cast Base and Lime Stone, Sewed veil, 68x20, Feb 2017
Wave Box
Finger Joints, Cherry Wood, 32 x 14, Dec 2016
Black Vase
Coil Pot and Pit Fired, 36cm x 10-20, Sept 2017
Loom Chair
Cotton Cord and Cherry, 58 x 38, April 2018
Loom Chair
Cotton Cord and Cherry, 58 x 38, April 2018
Cane Stool
Cane and European Beech, 48 x 35, Dec 2017
Cane Stool
Cane and European beech, 48 x 35, Dec 2017
Blue Cabinet
Glass and Plywood, 64 x 34, Dec 2018
Blue Cabinet
Glass and Plywood, 64 x 34, Dec 2018
Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.