AjMitchell
AJ(he/they)isaqueer,neurodivergentartistwho hasbeencreatingsincechildhood.Theirworkoften delvesintodeeplypersonalthemes,servingasa waytoprocesspastexperiencesandtrauma. Despiteitsintimacy,AJfindsimmensejoyinseeing othersconnectanddrawmeaningfromtheir creations.Withaplayfulandexperimental approach,theyexplorevariousmediumsand practices,alwaysprioritizingfunandauthenticityin theirart.
NorthernOntario(2024)
Variousrecycledfabrics,handmadedecorative envelopes,unsmokedcutcigarettessealedwith modpoge,detailsinacrylicpaint, 16'×12'recycledcanvas.$200
Malariny,Murugathas
JohnBergerfamouslyobservedthat“menactandwomen appear,”highlightinghowthemalegazehashistorically dictatedanddefinedthepurposeofwomen,especiallyinthe arts.Femalesubjectshaveoftenbeenreducedtovehicles throughwhichmenunderstandthemselvesandtheirsocietal power.Malarinychallengesthisnarrativethroughher interventiveartstyle,reinterpretingWesternclassicalworks, particularlyfromtheRococoperiod,toreassertfemale autonomy,offeralternativerepresentationsofmasculinity, andassertSouthAsianrepresentationinthearts.
Malariny’sartisticpracticeisdeeplytiedtoherbi-cultural CanadianTamilidentity,interrogatinghowculturalnarratives constructandsometimesconstrainidentities.Herwork exploresthemesoffeminismandintersectionality,fostering criticalconversationsaboutrepresentationandagency.
Herpaintingstyle,groundedinacrylics,drawsinspirationfrom aestheticmovementsliketheRenaissanceandRococo,while incorporatingoilpaintingtechniquestoadddepthand nuance.Thishybridapproachreflectstheintersectionalityof heridentity,creatingspacefordiverseexperiencesand narrativeswithintheSouthAsiancommunity.Malariny’swork expandsthedialoguearoundrepresentationandoffersafresh lensthroughwhichtoviewart,identity,andculture.
(Devi(2022)
AcrylicsonCanvas30'x24' $500
forHome
IsabellaNicastro
IsabellaNicastro(she/her)isanemergingCanadian artist based in Toronto, currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University. Her multidisciplinary practice encompasses painting, photography,andtext,focusingonlivedexperience, self-perception, familial relationships, spirituality, religion, and the rituals of home life. Isabella reinterprets traditional still-life and portraiture through a contemporary lens, offering fresh perspectives on classic themes. Her work has been featuredinseveralexhibitionsandprivatecollections inTorontoandVaughan.
AfternoonShadows(2022)
AcrylicsonCanvas 30'x24'
Searching
AcrylicsonCanvas30'x24'
9"x12"
$200
AnupaKhemadasa
Anupa Khemadasa (she/her) is a Sri Lankan-Canadian interdisciplinary artist whose work spans music, visual arts, cybernetics,andcommunityengagement.SincemovingtoTorontoin 2004, she has produced audiovisual installations and participatory projects in Sri Lanka, Canada, and the US, including Nuit Blanche Toronto. Her art blends Eastern and Western traditions, combining figuration and abstraction with vibrant color palettes and layered imagery inspired by myth and surrealism. Anonymous, fragmented figures in her work explore themes of vulnerability, strength, colonization, and peace, inviting viewers into narratives that transcendidentityandculture.
LennoxRoach
LennoxRoachdiscoveredapassionfor photographyattheageof10whenhe receivedhisfirstcamera,aSonyCyber-shot, whichheusedextensivelyduringthe summerof2011.Sincethen,photography hasbecomeadefiningaspectofhisidentity. Inhighschool,Lennoxdeepenedhisskills throughclassesindigitalandfilm photography,exploringthecarefuland deliberateprocessofcreatingartwithfilm.
HisworkhasbeenfeaturedinHomebody Magazine,SICKYMagazine,andother independentzines,showcasinghisevolving artistry.Thesefoundationalexperienceshave shapedLennox’scommitmenttostorytelling throughphotography.Hecontinuestorefine hiscraft,creatingimagesthatspark conversation,inviteinterpretation,and conveypowerfulemotions.Throughhis work,Lennoxexploresthenarrativesand connectionsthatemergethroughvisual storytelling.
Solitude(2024)
Photo
x24'
FloatingEmpress (2024)
AcrylicsonCanvas 30'x24'
$120
EyesoftheLotus(2024) MixedMedia 16'x20' $500
ChloeSerenko
ChloeSerenko(she/they)isa multidisciplinaryartistbasedinLondon, OntariowhoearnedherBachelorofFineArts —HonoursSpecializationinStudioArtfrom theUniversityofWesternOntario. Throughouttheiremergingcareer,theyhave attainedawardrecognitionfortheirpractice throughgroup,solo,andjuriedexhibitions throughoutSouthernOntario.
Chloe'scuratorialprojects,suchasMidnight Oil(2024)andNuitViolette:Dreamscape (2023),demonstratehercommitmentto localcommunitydialogue.Sheisaffiliated withorganizationssuchasForestCityGallery andStationGallery.Throughallegorical narrativesinherartwork,Chloeinvites audiencestoexploretheemotionaland sentimentaldepthsofthehumanexperience, highlightingtheimportanceofmemory,selfreflection,andtimeinherpursuitoftrue creativefreedom.
EmaanShaikh
EmaanShaikhisanartistandconservatorwhose creativepracticeisdeeplyintertwinedwiththe appreciationandpreservationofbothartand nature.Herworkbridgestherealmsofartistic expressionandculturalheritageconservation, emphasizingtheenduringsignificanceof preservinghistorywhileexploringits contemporaryrelevance.
Emaan’sartworkoftenincorporateselementsof restorationandrecontextualization,seamlessly blendingtraditionalMughalartandarchitecture withmodernaestheticsandmediums.Through thisapproach,shechallengespreconceived notionsofartanditspreservation,invitingviewers toreconsidertherelationshipbetweenthepast andpresent.
Inspiredbythepatternsanddesignsofforgotten orruinedmonuments,Emaanseekstopreserve theirlegacyininnovativeways.Bybringing historicalspacesandimageryintocontemporary gallerysettings,shefostersnewconnectionswhile payinghomagetotheirculturalimportance.Her workisatestamenttothedynamicinterplay betweenheritageandmodernity.
ImaginingtheFresco(2023.)
KrishnaShekhawat
KrishnaShekhawatisacontemporaryartistbased inToronto,drivenbyapassionforcreativityand exploration.BornandraisedinIndia,Krishnahas cultivatedadistinctiveartisticstylewithoutformal training.Workingprimarilywithoilandacrylic paints,sheoftenexperimentswithmixedmediato adddepthandtexturetoherpieces.
Krishna’sworkhasbeenfeaturedinnumerous groupexhibitionsinToronto,showcasingherfresh perspectiveandevolvingvision.Drawing inspirationfromeverydayexperiencesandthe naturalworld,herartischaracterizedbybold coloursandintricatedetails.Krishnabelievesthat artisauniversallanguageaccessibletoall,and sheiseagertoconnectwithabroaderaudience whilesharingheruniqueartisticjourney.
CissyRuoyaoShi,borninChinain2000,isa Toronto-basedinterdisciplinarycontemporaryartist specializingindrawing,oil,andacrylicpainting.Her workalsoencompassessculptureandvideo installation. Shi’sartdelvesintothemesofsex, sexuality,personalexperiences,dreams,memories, andmentalhealth,aimingtoevokeemotions throughafusionofabstractandrealisticimagery. Sheutilizescolourandcompositiontocraft atmosphericandpsychologicalspacesthatreflect reality,dreams,andmemories.
AfterimmigratingtoMontrealatage15,Shi graduatedfromDawsonCollege’sVisualArts programin2020.ShethenmovedtoTorontoto studyatOCADUniversity,completingtheDrawing andPaintingprogramin2023. Herthesisproject, “Clue,”comprisessixoilpaintingsthatexploreher personalgrowthandmentalhealthjourney, depictingfiguresrepresentingherinterior monologue.
Shihasexhibitedherworkinvariousgalleries, includingGallery1313inTorontoduringthe SummerArtExhibit2024. Shebelievesthatart mustfirstmovetheartisttoresonatewithothers,a philosophyevidentinherdeeplypersonaland evocativecreations.
DotsDreamscape,27-06-2024
AcryliconCanvasDimensions:36"wx48"hValue: $600
ColdWater(2024) Oiloncanvas, 24'x18'
CissyShi
HeejungShin
HeejungShinisamultidisciplinaryartistbornandraisedinKorea,workingprimarilyininstallation,drawing,andpainting. Herworkexploresthemesofidentity,thefragilityofthehumanbody,andtheconceptoflosinglanguage,culture, identity,andselfasaresultofculturalandsocialdisplacement.Heejungexploresvariousmediums,withaparticular emphasisoncreatingworkswithHan-Ji(MulberrypapersfromKorea),utilizingcollage,layering,andinstallation techniques.Hanji,thetime-honouredKoreanpaper,embodiesresilience,texture,andaprofoundconnectiontothe earth—rootsthatstretchdeepintothesoil,echoingstoriesofgenerations.ThroughherworkwithHanjipapercollage, sheintertwinesthesenarrativeswithabstractlandscapes,endeavouringtodepictthedelicatebalancebetweendiaspora andidentity.TheactofcreatingwithHanjipaperissymbolic.Eachfragment,thoughcut,torn,andrepositioned, maintainsitsintrinsicintegrity,mirroringthediasporicexperience.Theabstractcompositioncomestogetherinharmony, justasdiasporiccommunitiesconverge,bringingtheirhistories,traditions,andmemoriestoforgeacohesiveyet multifacetedidentity.
AakhyaSingh
AakhyaSinghisamultidisciplinaryartistworkinginboth visual art and music. Her artistic journey began at the age of 5, profoundlyinfluencedbyhermother,BinduSingh,acelebrated artist renowned for her traditional fusion work. Guided by her mother’s expertise, Aakhya developed a deep appreciation for classical and contemporary techniques, creating her own paintingsandholdingexhibitionsfromanearlyage.
NowbasedinCanada,Aakhyaisdedicatedtosharingthe rich cultural heritage of fold-based traditional art—an intricate technique blending the old and the new, honed over years in collaboration with her mother. She views this practice as a bridge between cultures, fostering a dialogue between the past and present, the personal and universal. Her work reflects her South Asian heritage and her experiences navigating multiple cultural landscapes, offering a nuanced exploration of identity andbelonging.
In addition to her visual art, Aakhya is a trained classical musician. She integrates the rhythms and textures of her musicalpracticeintoherpaintings,creatingasynestheticfusion where music and visual art coexist harmoniously. For Aakhya, art is an exploration of sound and space, where every fold of paintornoteofmusiccontributestoalargerconversationabout identity,transformation,andthebeautyofculturalfusion. Through her work, Aakhya seeks to connect with diverse audiences, inviting them to engage with the stories and traditions that shape her journey. Her practice celebrates the intersections of art, culture, and identity, creating a space for reflection,connection,andsharedunderstanding.
Sringaar(2023) Marbledustpowder,goldfoil,mixedmedia; 21" x25" I $1200
MollySteels
Molly Steels is a Toronto-based artist originally fromBradford,Ontario.Herartisticpracticeexplores themes of re-imagining family archives, connection, and challenging heteronormativity. Through photography,Steelsblendsthepastwiththepresent, reflecting on the social structures that shape her identity. Her work employs conceptual still-life imagery, self-portraiture, and physical interventions with images to visualize grief, longing, and memory. Undercurrents of duality and nuance permeate her explorationsofthesecomplexexperiences.
Steels’ work is deeply informed by her personal experiences growing up as a lesbian in a small town, combined with sociological research on queer identity. By intertwining these perspectives, her practiceoffersapoignantlensontheintersectionsof identity,history,andemotion.
CarlaSierraSuárez
Carla is a Mexican artist based in Tkaronto, born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. She completed her BFA at OCAD University with distinction , and creates artworks in varying mediums such as Sculpture, Film/Spoken word , Photography and Printmaking.
In her art, she explores themes of identity through herdisabilityandmentalillness/madness,aswellas exploring her diasporic identity as a Latina/Muslim woman.Sheconsidersherselfavisualstoryteller,as allofherworksareautobiographicalinnature.
OverBackwards(2023) PhotographprintedonInkjetpaper $500,
“ElHiloNoMiente:Fer”,2022) Photography
“ElHiloNoMiente:Grounded”,2022) Photography
PhanCácTrúcisaVietnameseartistbased in Toronto whose work serves as a visual language inviting viewers to engage in a conversation with Vietnamese culture while celebratingtherichdiversityofToronto.
Through hir paintings, Trúc captures the whispers of history flowing through time, weaving a narrative that intertwines the past and present. In hir fluid, dreamlike worlds, fish soar through the sky, carrying family wishes for luck and happiness, and flowers bloom as enduring symbols of resilience and growth. Each brushstroke becomes a meditation on how culture nourishes a sense of belonging while gently redefining the boundariesofidentity.
Trúc’s work invites audiences to listen to stories that travel through time and space, converging in the present moment to forge a sharedconnection.
OdetteValero
“OV” represents the artistic odyssey of Odette Valero, a Mexican-Canadian artist whose journey traverses continents and cultures. With a background in International Business, Discourse Analysis, and Cross-Cultural Studies, Odette has discovered art as a profound medium to explore identity, celebrate cultural encounters, and navigatepersonaltransformation.
Odette’screativevisionintegratesSymbolicandFolkArtstylestouncoverlayersofculturalandmetaphorical meaning, encouraging dialogues on themes of identity, cultural resilience, and heritage. Her work explores the conceptofa“senseofplace,”intertwiningphysicallandscapes,mythologicalnarratives,andhistoricalcontextsto challengeandredefineculturalboundaries.
GuidedbyprinciplesofDiversity,Equity,andInclusion,Odetteseekstoinspirepersonalgrowthandcollective well-being through her art. Her emotionally charged creations foster a universal resonance, inviting viewers to reflectonthesharedhumanexperienceandthevibranttapestryofculturalidentity.
GraceVali
Grace Vali is a multidisciplinary illustrator based in Toronto and Mississauga.SherecentlyearnedherBDesinIllustrationfromOCAD University. Her thesis project, Materialistic Cravings, delved into the intertwining of desire and consumerism, questioning society’s attraction to goods and services that often fail to fulfill actual needs. This work stemmed from Grace’s keen observations of consumer habitsandthepressuresofconformingtoanidealizedself.
Passionate about crafting high-quality artwork, Grace continues to explorethought-provokingthemessurroundinghumanexistenceand societalissuesthroughherillustrations.Herworkhasbeenshowcased at prominent exhibitions, including the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Artscape Youngplace Gallery, and Gallery1313, highlighting her abilitytoengageaudienceswithmeaningfulvisualnarratives.
Haven,(2024)
MexicanKitchen(2024) oiloncanvas, 16″ix20″ $300,
Agave(2023) oiloncanvas, 12″x16″ $238
SantiagoVanegas(he/him)
Santiago Vanegas is a multidisciplinary creative who merges art and communication in his career. With a background in Communication from UADE in Argentina, Copywriting training from Miami Ad School, and a diploma in Graphic Design from Humber College, Santiago is now expanding his expertise in Multimedia StorytellingattheUniversityofToronto.
Santiago has a diverse portfolio as a freelance creative and graphic designer. He previously served as Communications Director for the Cuenca Biennial of Art in Ecuador, one of Latin America’s most esteemed art exhibitions.Additionally,hebringsoverfiveyearsofexperienceintheadvertisingindustry,wherehecollaborated with agencies to conceptualize and execute campaigns for global brands. Santiago’s work reflects his passion for impactfulstorytellingandhisabilitytobridgeartisticvisionwithstrategiccommunication.
"ChrisandColin:MeltingPortraits"(2024)
"Eversara:MeltingPortraits"(2024)
"Mani&Chris:MeltingPortraits"(2024)
"Esery&Delali:MeltingPortraits"(2024)
JasmineVanstone(she/her)
Jasmine Vanstone is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intricate connections between nature, memory, and emotion. Born and raised in the lush landscapes of northern Ontario, Jasmine draws inspiration from the natural world, weaving together organic forms and textures to create evocative visual narratives. Her practice spans painting, sculpture, and mixed media, each piece a reflection of her deep engagement with the environmentandthehumanexperience.
Jasmine’s work often delves into themes of transformation, resilience, and the passage of time. Using natural materials, found objects, and vibrant color palettes, she creates art that is both introspective and expansive. Her pieces invite viewers to consider their own relationships with the world around them, blending the personal and universal in waysthatfosterconnectionanddialogue.
Apassionateadvocateforsustainableartpractices, Jasmine integrates eco-conscious methods into her work, highlighting the importance of environmental stewardship. Her creative influences include Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Goldsworthy, and contemporary eco-artists, whose innovative approaches inspire her topushtheboundariesofherownartisticexpression.
Through her art, Jasmine seeks to create a space for reflection and reconnection, inviting audiences to pause, observe, and engage with the beauty and fragility of the world we inhabit. Whether exploring themesofidentity,nature,orcommunity,herworkis a celebration of creativity as a means of transformationanddiscovery.
Oreo,(2021.) CollagePrint 18x24. $678
Coolie,(2021.) CollagePrint 18x24. $678
KlaraVY(@kvystudio)
Klara VY is a Brazilian-born visual artist based in Toronto. She has a professional background in architecture and graphic design. Having lived in multiple countries, Klara’s diverse upbringing informs her practice, allowing her to developavisuallanguagethatresonatesacrosscultures.
Working with acrylics, textiles, and print, Klara’s art is defined by bold colours, geometric shapes, and dynamic patterns. Her work balances visual harmony with intentional ruptures, creating a dialogue between repetition and surprise.Throughherpractice,sheseekstoexploretheinterplayofstructureandspontaneity.
Believinginthetransformativepowerofart,Klaracreatespiecesthatuplift,connect,andinspire.Herworksserveas sourcesofbothaestheticandemotionalcomfort,invitingviewersintospacesofreflectionandjoy.
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