“Clothilde Allen’s Holga photograph, Artifices, offers a filmic experience. Rather than presenting a typical representation of floral beauty, her work draws us in, inviting us to look more deeply through its timeless appearance. The relationship between natural light and pinhole photography mirrors that between flowers, gardens, vegetation, and the sun.”

— Sandra Brewster

“Rhys Ker’s piece Attraction is a strange thing, evokes a longing for intimacy with a sense of disconnection from the figure by creating a beautiful layer of frosted abstraction.”

— Jesse King

“Michelle Ross’ jewelry practice fuses art, craft, and design so that each piece feels timeless and incredibly unique. In Caito Earrings II, Michelle pairs handformed brass pieces with statement freshwater pearls, antique elements, or repurposed beads and stones, Michelle’s designs stand out for their nuanced unpredictability and bold statement pieces.”

— Maria Kanellopoulos

“I was drawn immediately to Maria Moldovan’s ceramics – they are at once light and playful, but subtle and mysterious. Maria’s mastery of hand building techniques with layered texture and colour, shape dreamlike elements into provoking and inspiring opportunities for play. I am left eager to know the story behind each piece!”

— Maria Kanellopoulos

“In Jenelle Smith’s Gia, light fills the environment, resting on the tops of leaves and flooding the concrete behind a young girl descending a staircase. She is possibly on her way to school, her uniform suggesting this – evoking the shared memory of Caribbean schooldays. A branch blocks her face, directing us to observe the entire scene and offering a sense of quiet recognition within the moment.”

— Sandra Brewster

“Hugo Cantin breathes new life into collections of archival film by blending light and colour to create new perspectives and storytelling, pushing how we view lens-based work.”

— Jesse King

“Tetyana Lypka pushes the boundaries of how we view jewelry design. Their use of organic shapes, forms, and natural materials creates a great sense of tactility throughout the piece.”

— Jesse King

“Gurdeep Singh’s abstract pools of colour and texture hint towards representations of lush landscapes and urban spaces in transformation. Inspired by Canada’s rich and colourful landscapes, Gurdeep’s intentional and layered brushstrokes build a language of gesture and spontaneity that share personal and collective narratives.”

— Maria Kanellopoulos

“MP Guillot is an exciting inclusion, representing the next generation of Canadian contemporary ceramicists and sculptors. Their work feels fresh and confident, pushing the boundaries of the medium while staying grounded in strong ideas and craft technologies. It is clear they are already making waves, and it will be exciting to see where their practice goes from here.”

— Suzanne Carte