Bio:

Christine Leu is a great licensed architect, professional artist, and post-secondary educator based in Toronto, Canada. With co-founder Alan Webb, LeuWebb Projects creates art in public spaces that invites everyday interactions. Through systems of collaboration, research, and advocacy, LeuWebb Projects creates art in the public realm that responds directly to its communities. In acknowledgement of her contributions to the field, she was inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.​

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

When I realized that design could have a true impact on the way that people live, that’s when I decided it was for me!

 

What do you do?

We're interested in art that asks questions rather than provides answers. What moments of unexpected connection can art facilitate? By opening dialogues in the public sphere, our projects add layers of engagement and new perspectives to unfold.

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What excites you in the work you do?

Thinking about ways to engage with people, about what kind of stories we’ll hear, what kind of folks we’ll meet.

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

People who express love through joy, care, and action. It's truly magical and moves me every time.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

Hosting my niece at Fungi of the Woods. Vanessa Leu is a disability activist and artist. She spoke poetically about how the work resonated with her. We’ve been thinking about different approaches to accessibility in the public realm.

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Featured Project Name: 

Fungi of the Woods

 

Featured Project Location: 

Mississauga

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

2023

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Role in Featured Project: 

Artist

 

Featured Project Description:

“Fungi of the Woods” is an imaginative interpretation of the sociability of mushrooms that is conceptually based upon the ways in which community members connect with each other. It is an artwork that is accessible physically, sonically, and tactilely. “Fungi of the Woods” creates space for community and opens creative possibilities of social connection for all, while subtly communicating the wider connections across people and environments.

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Photography Credit:

Adam Pulicicchio