Colton Hash

Colton Hash is an emerging artist who currently resides as an uninvited guest on Lekwungen territories of Vancouver Island. Hash’s practice is inspired by the wild and anthropogenic landscapes that surround him. Hash studied Computer Science, Visual Arts and Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. He integrates his multidisciplinary foundations to create multimedia artworks that foster engagement with contemporary environmental and political issues. Hash was a finalist for the 2019 Emerging Digital Artist Award (EQ Bank) and was the inaugural artist and residence for Ocean Networks Canada. Hash’s politically oriented practice has received regional recognition with the Witness Legacy Award for Social Purpose and Responsibility Through Art (ProArt Alliance).