Today, we trace the improbable journey of Vlad Kanic. From the Adriatic shores to the vibrant pulse of Toronto, Vlad's journey is marked by tenacity and ingenuity. In the enforced stillness of the pandemic, he found inspiration in the most unassuming of places – his refrigerator. Seaweed salad, a favourite staple, became the catalyst for his living sculptures that breathe, capture carbon, and produce oxygen.

Vlad’s apartment became a laboratory of innovation, where failure was not an endpoint but a mentor, guiding each step toward brilliance. Recognized with the Enbridge Sustainability Award, Vlad's vision defies the boundaries of traditional art. He is set to present this vision at the Collision conference in June 2024, North America's largest tech gathering, offering his work as a beacon of hope in the ongoing climate crisis.

Follow Vlad's ongoing journey on Instagram and explore his creations on his website. Find Vlad's work at Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto.

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