Art is the magic!
Mark Rutledge CDP RGD
Creative Leader + Design Educator + Past JUNOS Awards Judge + D&AD Judge + International Speaker/Presenter + Futurist + Proud Anishinaabe from Little Grand Rapids First Nation
Art is the magic!
“When I think about what art is, it is more than illustration or objects to be doted over. Art is the magic, the glue that binds and brings us together. It is the language that transcends its forms. Art gives us a reason to think, to ponder and speak our minds.”
I had the honour to have collaborated with Mark on many projects. I had the privilege in calling him a friend. I knew Mark loved creating and imaging a future for our people that was full of prosperity and positivity.
We always managed to find each other at Baked Cafe. He was often there at a table with his phone and computer jotting down notes or illustrating concepts for his next big project. There was always an open seat for friends and colleagues there.
Mark was the consummate professional and a dedicated craftsman who knew precisely what he wanted. Both for himself but for those he worked with. He was meticulous and that drove him to excellence. Knowing him made me a better artist, to transcend and to go beyond defined limits.
Mark you left more than an artistic legacy, you’ve left this place more beautiful.
This is not goodbye, I will see you soon my friend, but not too soon.