Toovey, a Saskatoon nurse, is creating artwork out of “upcycled” pieces of medical plastic, like syringe caps and medicine container lids.
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We’re checking in with a different Saskatchewan artist each week to talk about their life and work during COVID-19. This week we hear from Shawn Toovey, a Saskatoon nurse working at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic and creating artwork out of “upcycled” pieces of medical plastic, like syringe caps and pill bottle lids.
Toovey’s art has struck a chord during the pandemic, catching the attention of the country and welcoming commissions for new…