“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic.”

Toronto based artist Lorette Luzajic creates not only mixed media collages, but is also a photographer, printed author, writes poetry and recently started up Idea Fountain, by which 10% of the proceeds from her artwork sold is donated to advocates of free speech and expression. A fascinating and talented artist, Lorette’s story is an inspiration for the masses.