Hello, I am Ezra Saundes (he/they). I am an emerging multidisciplinary artist, designer, and aspiring planner with a passion for climate resilience and placemaking within planning, sculpture, and graphic design.
I was born and raised in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and graduated with a Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Lethbridge in 2025. Prior to my time in Lethbridge, I studied architcture the university of Waterloo for two years. Currently, I am based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia and working towards a Master of Planning at Dalhousie University.
My work explores the intersection of design, architecture, science, and geography. Having grown up in prairie and desert environments, I have been deeply inspired by the dramatic weather patterns, geography, and vegetation of the natural environment. My work is an exploration of the connection between the environment, data, and placemaking through a combination of digital fabrication and analog techniques. Through my artistic practice, I explore the playful, the technical, and their intersections.
Process and exploration are another facet of my designs. I love iterating a concept, researching, applying the research, and doing a deep dive into testing to create a solution for each design problem.
Beyond my work, I can often be found outside, skiing, swimming, running, or exploring a new place with a cup of tea in hand.