Using art to uplift others: Mark Stoddart

TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

As a kid, Mark Stoddart says he had a basketball in one hand and an art portfolio in the other. Now his artwork is permanently installed in Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. With a career spanning over three decades as a visual communicator, graphic designer, and painter, Mark’s work illustrates the history of Black athletes, entertainers, and public figures. He discusses the importance of perseverance and his passion for mentoring the young artists of tomorrow.