Art and Design

Arts-based knowledge mobilization is a core part of the lab's work, translating research into public-facing experiences, exhibitions, and creative competition archives.

Browse the lab's art competitions and open each archive to view submitted images, featured works, and supporting text as those materials are added.

A Good Death Art Competition

A national art competition and touring exhibit exploring what a “good death” means — bridging health research and public understanding through artistic collaboration.

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Going Home to Die

A design installation at the DesignTO Festival (January 2020) conveying the medicalization of home at end of life.

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Meet me Where I am

A participatory installation translating research on end-of-life care for people with opioid use disorder into an accessible public experience.

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Roots of Wisdom

A contemplative, two-phase research-creation project by Hamilton-based artist David Rayfield exploring the deeply personal experience of end-of-life decision-making.

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The Storytelling Project

Short stories co-created with patients, caregivers, and staff on the palliative care unit at Bruyère, crafted by professional storyteller Kim Kilpatrick.

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The Terminal Diner

An interactive installation combining research and design to explore end-of-life experiences through the familiar setting of a diner.

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