Biography

Born in the UK in 1992, Zephyr grew up in London and Copenhagen before relocating to Winnipeg, Canada, in 2005. Now based in Halifax, NS, Zephyr creates sculptures using processed materials that retain their roots in the natural world, exploring core elements of the human experience.

Zephyr began his studies at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, BC, before leaving to pursue a decade of independent research and exploration. He later completed his degree at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University in Halifax, NS. 

Zephyr's sculptures have been showcased across Canada in art fairs, group and solo exhibitions, and public installations. In addition to his artistic practice, Zephyr has contributed to the arts community by serving on juries for art competitions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, NSCAD University, Halifax, NS, 2025

  • Governor General’s Silver Medal for Academic Excellence

  • Arthur Lismer Award for Academic Excellence

  • Recipient of the David Lanier Award, Big Hat, No Cattle Award, Gerald Ferguson Memorial

  • Bursary, and Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate Award

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC, 2011-2013

  • Undergraduate studies in Fine Art

  • Completed two years of full-time studio and academic coursework

Exhibitions

  • Zephyr (Solo), SMU Art Gallery, Halifax, NS, 2025

  • Something Sentimental (Group), Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS, 2025

  • Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival (Group), Dartmouth, NS, 2024

  • Composition/Decomposition (Solo), Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS, 2023

  • Resonant Grounds: Site-Responsive Art in Point Pleasant Park (Group), Halifax, NS, 2023

  • Oliver Chard (Solo), Fleet Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, 2020

  • Edward Becenko, Oliver Chard, Mackenzie Fedoruk (Group), Fleet Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, 2018

  • Reel Pride (Group), Art Fair, Winnipeg, MB, 2018

  • Night, Streets, The Lantern (Group), Lantern Gallery, Winnipeg, MB, 2017

  • Art Now (Group), Art Fair, Regina, SK, 2017

Artist Talks & Guest Lectures

  • Composition/Decomposition, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS, 2023

  • PechaKucha 20x20, Winnipeg, MB, May 2021

  • Guest Lecture, Art Now, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, June 2020

  • Artist talk and Student Review for Barkman Concrete Design Competition,
    University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, October 2019

Juries

  • Barkman Concrete Design Competition, Winnipeg, MB, 2019