Bio
Bram Locknick is an emerging artist and craftsperson from Essex County. His work delves into the relationship between truth and structures and how they shape human perception. With a foundation in philosophy from the University of Toronto (B.A.), followed by studies at Fleming College, his path shifted after an acquired brain injury led him to explore the world of craft. Enchanted by the technical and expressive potential of glass, he completed a Bachelor of Craft and Design at Sheridan College. Currently a resident artist at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Locknick’s practice investigates glass as a medium that bridges the artistic and the architectural. Passionate about arts education, he fosters creativity through teaching, advocating for participatory art and the importance of craft.
Artist Statement
I am a glass artist and sculptor whose practice explores the intersection of material and meaning. I work with clay, wax, and 3D printing to create initial forms, which I translate into glass through casting and mold-making. Conceptually, my work examines the relationship between people, truth, and the structures shaping our experiences. These structures are pervasive and integral to the human condition—sometimes clear and perceptible, other times elusive.
Glass, with its optical and architectural qualities, is an ideal medium for this exploration. Its ability to bend, distort, and reflect light mirrors human perception of ourselves and our surroundings. This medium’s duality—combining strength with fragility—offers a powerful analog for the complexities of truth and the frameworks defining reality. My sculptures echo human structures in form but are internally transformed and distorted, revealing the layered and multifaceted nature of understanding and experience.
