Flourish

Independent Project
Exhibition
In-person
Jan 23
Jan 30 2026
Free
Jan 23Fri 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 24Sat 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 25Sun 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 26Mon Closed
Jan 27Tue 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 28Wed 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 29Thu 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 30Fri 12:00pm 11:00pm
Jan 31Sat 12:00pm 11:00pm
Feb 01Sun Closed
STACKT Market 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto

‘Flourish’ is an immersive sculptural installation that celebrates the growth and transformation of our community, where heritage and innovation entwine. Suspended ornaments, crafted from intricate blends of local architecture and flora, appear to flourish in response to the changing light. These ornaments honor Toronto’s rich cultural heritage, while their fusion with local flowers and cutting-edge technology embodies the spirit of innovation and progress.

At the heart of the sculpture is a dynamic light fixture, programmed to respond to the local light conditions and mirror the natural rhythms of our surroundings. Embracing both heritage and innovation, the installation fuses the beauty of technology and tradition to create a moment in the present, informed by the past. The use of sustainable 3D printing and responsive lighting technology highlights progress and environmental stewardship.

Participants

3K1D (Jack Dalgleish-Morel, Cammie Mulligan, John Sung Yoon), Hot Pop Factory

Acknowledgements

Hot Pop Factory

Accessibility

Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Sam Melkic
Is this venue accessible by wheelchair or similar mobility devices? This includes access to washrooms and all aspects of programming/events.
Yes
Are designated parking spots for persons with disabilities close to the entrance of the building?
Yes
Can people get to the venue using accessible transit?
Yes
A softly lit installation fills a dim gallery room. From the ceiling hang dozens of delicate, translucent ornaments shaped like elongated flower buds or seed pods. They cascade downward in varying lengths, glowing faintly as they hover above a mound of lush green moss spread across the floor. A gentle light from within the moss adds a warm, organic glow, making the ornaments appear as if sprouting from the earth and reaching toward the ceiling. The atmosphere feels serene and alive, evoking natural growth and transformation.
'Flourish' — an immersive installation where illuminated sculptural forms descend toward a living moss landscape, symbolizing the intertwining of nature, heritage, and innovation as the community continues to grow and transform
The same installation is shown from another angle, now with people standing and observing. The hanging ornaments shimmer under the light, while the green moss mound below anchors the piece like a living landscape. The visitors’ presence emphasizes the scale and immersive quality of the artwork—inviting reflection on how nature, architecture, and human connection intertwine within the space.
'Flourish' — an immersive installation where illuminated sculptural forms descend toward a living moss landscape, symbolizing the intertwining of nature, heritage, and innovation as the community continues to grow and transform.
The image shows a ceiling installation composed of multiple hanging translucent ornaments shaped like delicate shells or fluted lanterns. The translucent forms glow softly in shades of white and pale blue. Above them, circular mirrors reflect the hanging pieces, creating an illusion of infinite depth and floating repetition. The structure holding them is made of white intersecting beams, giving the scene an airy and architectural feel.
Reflections in Bloom — translucent forms suspended in air, multiplying endlessly through mirrored skies.