TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 – It’s the last weekend of Black History Month and why not celebrate by supporting Union Station’s two free public art exhibitions, “Nothing More Nothing Less” by artist Jordan Sook and “A Transit Through Time,” a group exhibition highlighting six artists, co-curated with MakeRoom Inc.
First Black Artist to transform the exterior or Union Station
For the first time in over 100 years, Sook, a Toronto mixed media artist has become the first Black artist to transform the exterior of Union Station into a butterfly masterpiece.
Using Union’s various locations as a canvas, Sook’s exhibit explores themes of transformation and self reflection through the delicate yet powerful symbolism of butterflies.
The butterflies signify a new generation of Black art, paving a path of freedom and individuality.
Available now and throughout the summer, travellers can walk through the station and discover stunning art honouring the legacies and creatives of the Black community.
Also look for Sook’s art inside Union Station
Sook’s work took over the station’s exterior banners along Front Street, as well as digital screens, a hoarding wall in the new lower area of the station, as well as The Oak Room.
It’s FREE!
Admission is free, and the exhibition runs until August 31.
About the artist, Jordan Sook
Jordan Sook is a contemporary mixed media artist based in Toronto. Since launching his artistic career in 2015, he has exhibited in numerous galleries and esteemed art festivals, such as the MacLaren Art Centre (2017), the Manifesto Art Festival (2018), and The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (2018).
Sculptural work
Most recently, his sculptural work, “Thank You For Keeping Us On Track,” was featured on exhibit at Union in 2020, and paid tribute to the Black Canadian porters who formed the first Black Railway Union in North America. Sook works with various mediums spanning acrylic paintings, sculptures and installations of re-contextualized themes in pop-culture.
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