UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS OPENING SATURDAY APRIL 12
KATE WILSON
Celestial Botanics
Opening: Saturday April 12, 2 - 5 pm
In Celestial Botanics, Kate Wilson merges botanical forms with cosmic imagery, exploring the connection between nature and the universe. Using rich oil textures and luminous colour, Wilson creates floral compositions that seem to bloom within celestial landscapes, blurring the line between the earthly and the ethereal. Inspired by cosmic patterns and organic rhythms, her work reflects the harmony between the fleeting and the infinite.
LYLA RYE
Slash and Burn
Opening: Saturday April 12, 2 - 5 pm
Slash and Burn, a series of walnut ink paintings by multidisciplinary artist Lyla Rye were inspired by images of clearcuts which were sent to the artist from tree planters.
variable sizes: 4 x 6 inches – 12 x 12 inches; 90 drawings, 2024 - 2025
The artist wishes to thank John Dickson and Connie Chisholm for their support.
“Tree Poems” a new series of videos by Lyla Rye will be screened in our Project Space.
HD Video 60fps, 18 minutes 41 seconds
This series of eight short videos explores a Black Willow tree standing between a pedestrian walkway and a construction site. With its twisted trunk, scars, and signs of life, the tree symbolized aging, regeneration, and resilience.
Each video, approached like a poem—concise and lyrical—highlights a different aspect of the tree. Seven videos feature unique sound compositions, shaping perception through audio, while one remains silent. Since the tree was lost during the project, these videos now serve as Odes to its existence.
Composers: Pianist Eve Egoyan, percussionist and composer Debashis Sinha, sculptor John Dickson, musician Max Turnbull, artist and creative technologist Dan Tapper, and songwriter/vocalist, Meg Remy.
Supported by: The Toronto Arts Council.