tinku Cube(d)

A couple of months ago I wrote about entering a nationwide competition sponsored by Nissan to find the 50 most creative Canadians, to whom they would each give a new Nissan Cube car. I decided to compose a series of short stories depicting imaginary road trips with some of my favourite artists, both living and deceased. What surprised me most was how something that started off as a contest ended up inspiring me to learn the stories of the artists I admire and let my imagination take me around the world.

Many of you read my stories and voted throughout the campaign. And to you I have much appreciation. I am also ecstatic to share with you that it all paid off, and I indeed was selected to win this car, as you will see in the video when they announced my name as one of the winners. (forward to 3:35 to see me screaming!)



A friend asked me to deconstruct the experience of winning to see what lessons I learned, and I decided I didn't want to do that, for it would spoil the magic of the experience for me. What I can say though is that by believing in myself and working with my strengths rather than around my weaknesses, I was able to do what seemed improbable at the start.

Over the coming year I will share some stories of what I am doing in this very unique car, and hope you will come along for the ride!