EDUCATION
2025 – BFA Sculpture and Art Installation (with distinction), OCAD University, Toronto, Canada
2010 – Certificate course in Digital Photography, C-DIT – Centre for Development of Imaging Technology, Kerala, India
2008 – Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Designing, I CAMPUS, Kerala, India
2007 – Biomedical Engineering (coursework completed), Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology, Kerala, India
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025 – “Echoes, Fragments and Fables”. Curatorial Mentorship Solo Exhibition, WKP Kennedy Gallery, North Bay, ON
2026 – “Echoes Across Cultures”. Solo Exhibition at Craft Ontario Gallery, Toronto, ON
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2026 – Artist Project 2026, “Echoes of the Divine” (art installation), ON
2026 – Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail Exhibition, “Prismatic Heritage” (sculpture), ON
2025 – 4th Annual Installation Award Exhibition, Ignite Gallery, OCAD U, Toronto, ON
2024 – The Art of Being, BIPOC Residency Exhibition, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
2024 – Beyond the Brush, Group Art Exhibition, Pazan Gallery, Mississauga, ON
2024 – Letters To the Future, Member theme show, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
2023 – Toronto Outdoor Art fair, Toronto, ON
2023 – Unity In Diversity, Multicultural art show, Museum of Dufferin, ON
2023 – Portraits of Mississauga, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
2023 – SCIN Exhibition, Beaver Hall Gallery, Toronto, ON
2023 – Seeds of Saffron Exhibition, ADA Slaight Hallway Gallery, OCAD U Toronto, ON
2023 – Unframed, International exhibition, Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, ON
2023 – Healthcare Excellence Awards, Asianet News / Ontario Heroes, Brampton, ON
2022 – Second Annual juried Show of Visual Arts, Art Gallery of Mississauga, ON
2022 – Untitled Reality, Beaux Arts Gallery, Brampton, ON
2022 – Colors of South Asia Transformation, Beaux Arts Gallery, Brampton, ON
2022 – Etobicoke Artsfest, Etobicoke, Toronto, ON
2022 – Blueprint for a Collective Home, Great Hall, OCAD U, Toronto, ON
2015 – Largest Poetry Installation, Darbar Hall, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
AWARDS / GRANDS
2026 – Chalmers Professional Development Project Grant, Ontario Arts Council
2026 – Cultural Diversity Grant, ACAP, City of Sault Ste. Marie, ON
2025 – Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council for “Echoes, Fragments & Fables”
2025 – BMO Sustainability Award, GCCA, OCAD U, Toronto
2025 – 13th Street Winery Expression Project Award, OCADU Toronto
2025 – 4th Annual Installation Award, Ignite Gallery, OCADU Toronto
2024 – Alumni Association Bursary Fund, OCAD U, Toronto
2023 – Sully Corth Memorial Fund Scholarship, OCAD U, Toronto
2022 – TSA Bursary, OCAD U, Toronto
2021 – Sully Corth Memorial Fund Scholarship, OCAD U, Toronto
2015 – LIMCA Book of National Records, India
Residencies
2024 – BIPOC Mentorship Residency, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
COMMISSIONS
2026 – Mural and Interior art Installation, Blaster Powerhouse, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
2025 – Inaugural Chancellor’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Sculpture, OCAD U, Toronto, ON
2024 – Mural and Interior art Installation, Chaipeedika, Mississauga, ON
2024 – Mural and Interior art Installation, New Mooon Rice, Mississauga, ON
2023 – Mural and Interior art Installation, Ruchi World, Mississauga, ON
2021 – Future on Board, Acrylic on Circuit Boards, Private Collection, Toronto, ON
2015 – Spice Route them Stall Installation, Kerala Tourism/IITM India, Delhi, India
2015 – Ayurveda them Stall Installation, Kerala Tourism/IITM India, Kolkata, India
2014 – Waterfall them Stall Installation, Kerala Tourism/IITM India, Mumbai, India
PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA
2025 – Artist Interview – WKP Kennedy Gallery
https://youtu.be/9X9KBCrUTTs?si=GhYbGRKV8fz5uLe2
2025 – Featured – City Tv Breakfast Television
https://www.breakfasttelevision.ca/videos/treat-your-eyes-to-this-exciting-and-free-art-event-at-ocad-university/
2025 – Featured – CBC Arts, Art Newsletter
https://subscriptions.cbc.ca/newsletter_static/messages/artsnewsletter/2025-05-02/
2024 – Artist Interview – Karaleeyam Canada
https://youtu.be/gemgiYrBWq0?si=0-goE_a4mIEOge6S
2024 – Artist Interview – OCADU Podcast
https://youtu.be/L247ospi-aM?si=kJAF2uaWOPZ7kVE9
2023 – Artist Interview – Chenghuai Art & Culture Association
https://www.chenghuai.org/editorial-articles/a-glimpse-into-the-futurein-conversation-with-gabriel-george
2023 – My OCADU Community, Feature
http://blog.ocad.ca/wordpress/dfisher/2023/03/gabriel-georgesculptureinstallation/
2023 – My Art My Story – Vibrant ACISA (Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2IiU1qn_-s
2022 – Divine Dance of Love, Head Cover, Toronto Star
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/visualarts/2022/04/11/aznartists-collective-launches-second-exhibition-at-ocad-u.html
2022 – A Day in the life with Visual Artist, Toronto Guardian
https://torontoguardian.com/2022/08/toronto-artist-gabriel-george/
2015 – Poetry Installation, OnManorama News
https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/art-and-culture/poetryinstallation-biennale-literature-kochi.html
2015 – Poetry Installation, Indian Express
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2015/jun/21/PoetryInstallation-from-Tuesday-772312.html
2015 – Poetry Installation, Wtz Up City
https://www.wtzupcity.com/kochi/features/poetry-installations-atdurbar-hall
2015 – Live Interview, Sunrise Café, TV NEW Channel, Kerala, India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k71xhkq2hSM
Work
2022 – 24 Drew Brady, Oakville, ON – Freelance Graphic Designer (part time)
2015 – 21 G & G Services, Freelance Art Director / Graphic Designer, ON
2013 – 15 Film Association (FEFKA), Kerala, India – Assist/Associate Art Director, Film Publicity Designer
2013 – 14 Advertising Agencies in Kerala, India – Freelance Art Director
2011 – 13 G-Square Events & Designs, Kerala, India – Creative Director / Owner
2010 – 11 AD India, Kerala, India – Media & Tourism Art Director
2009 – 10 Collins Leophil, Kerala, India – Film Publicity Graphics Designer
Juries, Lectures and Panels
2025 – Artist Talk Featuring Gabriel George, WKP Kennedy Gallery, North Bay, ON
2025 – Artist Workshop, Fragments of Tradition, WKP Kennedy Gallery, North Bay, ON
2024 – Artist Talk, BIPOC Residency Mentor, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
2024 – Artist Workshop, BIPOC Mentorship Residency, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
Volunteer
2025 – World Art Day, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
2024 – Art in the Park, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, ON
2023 – Art in the Park, Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwoods, ON
FILMS
2023 – L2: Empuraan – Associate Art Director (U.K schedule)
2015 – How old are you – Associate Art Director
2017 – Basmati Blues – Assistant Art Director (kerala)
2013 – Pattam Pole – Associate Art Director
2013 – 5 Sundarikal (ISHA) – Associate Art Director
2013 – Immanuel – Assistant Art Director
2013 – Kaliyachan – Film Publicity Designer
2013 – Paisa Paisa – Film Title Designer
2013 – Abhiyum Njanum – Film Publicity Designer
2012 – Chettayees – Film Publicity Designer
2012 – Parudeesa – Film Publicity Designer
2012 – MLA Mani – Film Publicity Designer
2012 – Unnam – Film Publicity Designer
2011 – Vellaripravinte Changathi – Film Publicity Designer
2011 – Priyappetta Nattukare – Film Publicity Designer
2011 – Race – Film Publicity Designer
COMMERCIALS & MUSIC VIDEOS
2025 – Maha Onam, Sankofa Square, Toronto, ON – Art Director
2022 – Jzach.ca – Art Director
2021 – Reason for the season – Director
2020 – Pulkootil – Director
2018 – Rekindle – Art Director
2018 – AFT Kitchen & bar – ART Director
2016 – Stayfree “XL village” – Local Art Director
2015 – Tata Sky “Mohanlal 50” – Local Art Director
2015 – Toyota “The Joy of Owning a Toyota”– Local Art Director
2015 – Idea “No Ullu Banaoing” Education – Local Art Director
2015 – Bajaj Discover “Life Banaye Zing Zong – Brake” – Local Art Director
2015 – Bajaj Discover “Life Banaye Zing Zong – Cross Leg” – Local Art Director
2015 – Bajaj Discover “Life Banaye Zing Zong – Bag” – Local Art Director
2015 – M Brand TVC – Art Director
2015 – Dolphin Mats TVC – Art Director
2015 – Devakanthi Hair Oil – Art Director
2015 – Aster Medcity “We’ll Treat You Well” – Art Director
