Kol Kid
︎ Kol Kid
︎ Window Displays
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ May 2014 - March 2020
For ten years, Paddy served as the window artist for Kol Kid, a local children’s toy shop on Queen West. This role became a creative home base, where Paddy explored imaginative storytelling, design thinking, and the transformation of ordinary spaces into playful, immersive installations. Working with the shop windows, Paddy learned how to engage audiences visually, experiment with scale and composition, and develop a strong sense of spatial awareness—skills that continue to inform their installation practice today.
Being part of a family-owned business also provided a deep understanding of the importance of community, care, and connection. Interacting with customers of all ages, local businesses, and the surrounding neighbourhood offered Paddy opportunities to build relationships and observe the joy that art can bring to daily life. Through playful displays and hands-on creativity, they discovered the power of making magic come to life, sparking wonder and smiles for people walking by the store.
This experience not only shaped Paddy’s approach to public-facing and participatory art but also reinforced their commitment to creating inclusive, engaging, and care-driven artistic experiences that connect people, place, and imagination.
