Sat, Sep 27 ↑ Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Copper Canopy

An Installation of Light, Shadow and Community

In the city’s rush, Copper Canopy invites you to pause beneath something that feels alive.
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Installation

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About

In the chaos of urban life, we often forget to take a moment to breathe. Copper Canopy offers a moment of stillness – inviting visitors to stand beneath something that feels alive.

The outdoor installation, made from a suspended grid of copper leaves, reimagines the shelter of a forest canopy with each leaf individually cut and hung to form a floating canopy above. By day, the leaves catch the light and scatter soft shadows across the ground. By night, lighting transforms the installation – casting intricate patterns on surrounding surfaces and shifting the atmosphere of the space entirely. As wind moves through the piece, the leaves gently sway and rustle, adding a subtle layer of sound to the experience.

Responding to its surroundings and shifting with the light, weather and movement of people passing beneath it, this work offers a dynamic and reflective space in the heart of the city. 

Designed by RAW Works, with Roland Rom Colthoff, Suleman Khan, Elmira Yousefi, Aaron Hendershott, and fabricated by Anex Works. 

Days & Times

Monday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am ↑ 11:00pm

Tickets

Free admission
No tickets required

Venue

Visitor map showing venue location
Main Building
Ontario Square
Ontario Square

235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

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