M. Simon Levin creates site-based systems that explore the aesthetics of engagement using a variety of designed forms and tools that address our many publics. These spatial and pedagogical projects, expand the social agency of art making, rethinking notions of space and place, authorship and audience. Working collaboratively and primarily within the public sphere, Levin’s work ranges from billboard projects, alternative tours of cities, land care centres and alternative mapping and telecommunication systems.
Recently commissioned projects include a user-generated ‘sousveillance’ system and a global contributive new media platform, both showcased for Vanvouver’s 2010 Cultural Olympiad. He has been artist in residence for the Vancouver Parks Board, the TechLab at the Surrey Art Gallery, and at the International Art Space, Kelleberrin, Australia. He has exhibited, lectured and published locally, nationally and internationally. He also lectures at University of British Columbia, and has published a curriculum on Contemporary Public Art.
