The works of Aphist Sid invite viewers to explore the intersection between painting and photography, forming a body of conceptual paintings that encompasses three distinct stylistic approaches within a single exhibition. The artist is interested in the processes through which disparate elements are assembled into what we call “identity” or “self.” Rather than presenting a coherent subject, the works foreground incompleteness, instability, and an inner void that cannot be fully resolved. What emerges is not a finished individual but a state of becoming — a presence defined as much by absence as by appearance. The portraits thus operate as figures of personhood in formation, existing in a condition of ongoing construction rather than completion.

Black-and-white photographs serve as representations of bodily presence that appear formally intact yet severed from their original context, site of perception, and referential ground. These images are then subjected to digital processes before returning as paintings, revealing the figure as an object that can be produced, dismantled, and reassembled. Visually, the works combine realism with pop sensibilities and contemporary collage, while remaining grounded in a rigorous conceptual framework. This approach resonates with the painterly investigations of Gerhard Richter, the German artist known for bridging photography, painting, and conceptual inquiry.

Rather than offering an idealized vision of humanity, the exhibition poses a question about the conditions of selfhood itself. If identity is constructed from lack, desire, and the pressures of surrounding contexts, what remains of the self? And can the fragments that persist — traces, residues, unfinished images — still be called “us”?

Exhibition Dates: March 6, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Opening Reception: March 6th, 5-8pm | RSVP HERE

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 2026: 2-5PM

This exhibition will highlight works by our women artist by including; Nancy Boyd, Isla Burns, Camrose Ducote, Jennifer Hornyak, Joice M Hall, Dorothy Knowles, Elza Mayhew, Amy Modahl, Elzbieta Krawecka, Hilda Oomen, Linda Nardelli, Robin Smith-Peck, Barbara Milne, and Diana Zasadny.
As 2026 mission for International Women’s day (IWD) is #GiveToGain, any sales from this exhibition will have a percentage going towards Safe Haven. Safe Haven Foundation of Canada was born from one couple’s personal mission to develop a program dedicated to keeping homeless, and at-risk teenage girls safe, off the streets, and in school.

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.

As women in art have been overshadowed by their counter parts for so many years, the intent to highlight and applaud all our women artists from our roster by exhibiting them as a strong united group in one fabulous exhibition. Women of all genera of art will be on display and representing art from across Canada. This exhibition will celebrate the diversity and strength of art done by women in Canada.

Historically women have been overshadowed in the arts by their counter-parts for so many years. It is just until recent years that we see women starting to flourish in the artists. Great artists such as Mary Pratt, Helen Frankenthaler, Georgia O'Keefe, and Emily Carr have paved the way for today’s women in the arts. This show is to exemplify the strong and = innovative art that women artists of today are creating.

(Objective and intent of exhibition to #IWD:
Our intent will be to highlight daily each of our artists on social media highlighting the artists strength, uniqueness and importance in culture and art. We will be present to support and promote our artists and answer any questions set forward to us. We will post on our walls, social media and website an essay on the emergence of women in the arts over the ages that will illustrate the attempt over the years to grow equality and close the gap in a bias in the arts. Education is key.)

Bring in the New Year with a fabulous piece of art for your home or office! We’ve got in some beautiful pieces. Works included by: Brent Laycock, Le Shi, Phil Darrah, Wilf Perreault, Toni Onley, Steve Mennie, and more.

Wallace Galleries: https://www.wallacegalleries.com/exhibitions

Opening: Saturday, February 7: 2-5pm

A unique and diverse selection of art for the art lover in your life. Featuring works by a variety of our gallery artists, and some rare finds. Featuring works by; Diana Zasadny, Simon Andrew, Jennifer Hornyak, Alain Attar, Don Pentz, Bruce Head, Hilda Oomen, Andy Petterson, Robert Lemay, Phil Darrah, Camrose Ducote, William Duma, and more.

Website: https://www.wallacegalleries.com/exhibitions

Opening: Saturday, February 7: 2-5pm

A unique and diverse selection of art for the art lover in your life. Featuring works by a variety of our gallery artists, and some rare finds. Featuring works by; Diana Zasadny, Simon Andrew, Jennifer Hornyak, Alain Attar, Don Pentz, Bruce Head, Hilda Oomen, Andy Petterson, Robert Lemay, Phil Darrah, Camrose Ducote, William Duma, and more.

Website: https://www.wallacegalleries.com/exhibitions

PRESENT TENSE - An Ensemble of Contemporary Canadian Art

Exhibition dates: January 31 - March 7

Opening Reception: Sat. Jan. 31, 2 pm - 5 pm. Artists in attendance. 

Composed of more than twenty artists Present Tense takes the pulse of contemporary Canadian art. Through paintings, drawings,mixed media and sculpture, an idea of here and now emerges. Subjects are particular and plentiful. Individually, each work stands bold and expressive. Arranged in an ensemble, however, they dance: some contrast, others complement. Engaged in conversation, the exhibition challenges the idea of a perfect present: it is diverse, dynamic, impossible to define.

Website: https://www.jamesrottmanfineart.com/exhibitions/

Image: Mary Pavey, Still Life -Tall Flowers, oil on wood, 36 x 35, 1995

Opening: Saturday, February 7: 2-5pm

A unique and diverse selection of art for the art lover in your life. Featuring works by a variety of our gallery artists, and some rare finds. Featuring works by; Diana Zasadny, Simon Andrew, Jennifer Hornyak, Alain Attar, Don Pentz, Bruce Head, Hilda Oomen, Andy Petterson, Robert Lemay, Phil Darrah, Camrose Ducote, William Duma, and more.

Website: https://www.wallacegalleries.com/exhibitions