Prelude II
Date
May 24, 2025
"The Digital Curator is not a machine, but a bridge between the visceral stroke of a brush and the infinite vacuum of the digital void."
A collective exhibition to mark the launch of Season 3 — and the return of our mobile gallery. Featuring a selection of the artists we'll be working with this year, it's a glimpse into what's ahead and a celebration of the creative voices shaping our next chapter.
Artists

The Jazz Man
A striking piece from Montreal-based artist Shane Joines, The Jazz Man plays with tension and balance—pairing a serene jazz portrait with surreal, flame-like horns. Like much of...
Nice With It
In Nice With It, a young rider floats against a patterned backdrop, cool and composed on his bike. Julian Yohannes contrasts realism with bold graphic rhythm—layering memory, mo...

Mother and Child
In Mother and Child, Julian Yohannes presents a powerful composition of strength and stillness—a woman and her child seated atop a dark bull, set against a flowing, patterned ba...

Morning Prayer
A quiet moment rendered with reverence and depth, Morning Prayer captures an elder mid-ritual—holding scripture and a traditional Ethiopian cross. Set against a rich backdrop of...

He Loves Me Maybe
Rendered with restraint and quiet emotion, He Loves Me, Maybe captures a moment suspended in thought. Julian Yohannes pairs a soft, grayscale portrait with vivid, swirling patte...

MLK
Part of his Face-Off collection, this small series of originals reimagines Black activists and leaders with a modern edge—Malcolm X in Ray-Bans, MLK in a durag. Kervens Fils ble...

John Lennon
Part of Kervens Fils’ Face-Off collection, this portrait reimagines iconic cultural figures through a contemporary lens. Using stark contrast, dripping textures, and minimalist ...


Orange Julep
Sabrina Desmarteau captures the spirit of a Montreal icon in Orange Julep, layering bold color, geometric forms, and subtle texture. The piece blends nostalgia and abstraction—p...

Alouette
In Alouette, Sabrina Desmarteau captures a vivid streetscape from Montreal’s past, layering signage, storefronts, and architecture into a dynamic urban collage. With bold lines ...

Canada Malting
In this piece, Sabrina Desmarteau reinterprets one of Montreal’s iconic industrial sites through layered geometry and architectural detail. Blending structure with abstraction, ...

Non, nous ne sommes pas Cousines ou Soeurs.
Kezna Dalz, known for her vibrant palettes and distinctive figurative style. This piece features two figures in close proximity, accompanied by a title that hints at assumed rel...


We’re All Invited to the Ball, Hop in!
A lively, colourful work by Montreal artist Kezna Dalz, known for her expressive figures and bold, joyful compositions. This piece bursts with movement and celebration—an open i...



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