Artist’s Statement:
Before Coronavirus struck I was invited by The Skeleton Arts Fest to do a residency in Kingston. Our idea was to document the Skeleton Park neighbourhood and its residents and to tell the story of the neighbourhood in a series of comic strips. Instead of cancelling the project we decided to continue with it virtually. I would explore the neighbourhood online and interview residents on Zoom. Perhaps a different kind of connection would be available in these strange times than would have been before. It won’t be the same but it will be different and It would be lovely if you joined me on this trip.
Jon’s work is available to be seen throughout his process on Jon’s Instagram account, our Instagram and Facebook accounts; as well being archived here on our site. The final results of the project will be printed in the fall issue of The Skeleton Press and will be shown at The Elm Café as soon as permitted.