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Sean Whalley is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina, specializing in Visual Arts and Sculpture. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Regina. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, a region historically rich in broadleaf forests, Sean's artistic practice is deeply influenced by old-world technologies such as blacksmithing and coopering. Since moving to Regina in 1997, he has engaged in various public commissions and collaborative outdoor works with Saskatchewan-based collectives. For over four years, he has also served as the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) in the Faculty of Media, Art, Performance, where he emphasizes the importance of community development through art. Sean's teaching encourages students to explore their creative processes and participate in public art events, exemplified by competitions at Dunlop Art Gallery and the Cathedral Arts Festival, as well as projects for restorations like the Spitter Frogs fountain in Regina's Confederation Park.
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