Jade Rude Art

Jade Rude is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist. Text is an integral part of her practice. In works such as Nice To See You, she blurs the responsibilities of mirror, signage and slogan to create works that are both viscerally delightful and thought-provoking. Alternating between playful and austere, Rude uses perception-shifting tactics to explore the relationship between reality and representation. Besides the fact that the artwork is sexy and chic, any opportunity to feel self-critical is bumped by the cheeky self-affirming slogan. And how clever is it to encounter a mirror, that expresses its happiness, when seeing its viewer. Rude's beloved text-based pieces enliven any space and bring a smile to any spectator.