Prelude II

Prelude II

"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
Original No. 01

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
Original No. 02

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
Original No. 03

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
Original No. 04

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
Original No. 05

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
Original No. 06

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
Original No. 07

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 ...

Dance, Dance
Original No. 08

Dance, Dance

Electrified with motion and attitude, this portrait of Mick Jagger is a tribute to the pulse of rebellion. VIEVE paints him not just as a rock icon, but as a symbol of creative ...

Orange Julep
Original No. 09

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
Original No. 010

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
Original No. 011

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.
Original No. 012

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...

Soul Journey
Original No. 013

Soul Journey

In Soul Journey, Janique weaves together painted texture, symbolic collage, and vintage portraiture to create a serene yet layered composition. The central figure—framed by bloo...

We’re All Invited to the Ball, Hop in!
Original No. 014

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...

Rainbow Brings Flowers
Original No. 015

Rainbow Brings Flowers

Layered with texture, collage, and vintage imagery, Rainbow Brings Flowers channels Janique’s signature approach—intuitive, emotional, and deeply symbolic. A central figure hold...

Meet my Wholeness
Original No. 016

Meet my Wholeness

This is one of Janique’s pieces that brings together her signature mix of collage, painting, and layered texture. Combining vintage imagery, bold colour, and detailed patterning...

Amour
Original No. 017

Amour

In Amour, Janique blends soft geometry, symbolic collage, and layered textures to explore the many chambers of love. A central figure stands open and still, their body becoming ...

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