Emerging Artist (Selected by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop)

Lane Shordee is an artist based in Calgary/Mohkinstsis on Treaty 7 territory. He holds a BFA in drawing from the Alberta University of the Arts (2010). He is currently a Master of Fine Arts student in set design at the University of Calgary.

In his theatre, sculpture, and public artworks, Lane employs reclaimed and repurposed materials to investigate the fields of urban ecology and economics. Notable projects include: Lead artist on The Wandering Island, a public art project located on Elbow Island in collaboration with Caitlind rc Brown and Wayne Garrett alongside The City of Calgary. Set Design for Undressed at Alberta Theatre Projects, written and performed by Louise Casemore. Puppet builder for The Ghost Opera, created by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop in co-production with Calgary Opera and Banff Centre for the Arts. Set designer/builder for Mudfoot Theatre, a company that creates humble magic and sustainable theatre practices.

For more information visit: laneshordee.com