The vernissage for my solo exhibition, LINGER, at Wall Space Gallery in Ottawa was truly a heartwarming experience. The gallery filled with people—some familiar, some new—who showed up with curiosity and care, and for that, I’m grateful. I gave a short artist talk during the vernissage, sharing some of the personal threads that run through this new body of work.
LINGER is a collection rooted in reflection. Many of the paintings were made during long stretches of studio time, after a period of personal loss and major life shifts. While the work was born from a quiet, introspective place, I wanted the exhibition itself to be welcoming—an invitation for others to connect with their own memories and emotions.
This show represents a shift for me: in palette, in pace, in tone. I leaned into softness more than usual—desaturated hues, muted contrasts, gentle brushstrokes. These visual choices mirror the emotional space I found myself in while creating: a state of looking back, sitting with change, and asking what it means to feel at home in a moment, a place, or a feeling.
One recurring theme in the exhibition is the idea of home—not necessarily a fixed location, but something more fluid. Some paintings include little houses, trees, animals, or figures. Others are purely abstract. But all hold the same question: what stays with us? What lingers?
To everyone who attended my vernissage and artist talk: thank you. And to those who couldn’t make it, the show runs until July 26, 2025 at Wall Space Gallery (1090 Bank St, Ottawa). I hope you’ll stop by if you’re in the area. You’ll find a quiet corner to pause, breathe, and maybe see a reflection of something that lives in your own story.