Artist Project Toronto

Tanya Fenkell is a Canadian textile artist, watercolor painter, and writer whose work explores our profound connection to nature. Using materials like birch bark and found metal, Tanya creates pieces that reflect cycles of change and renewal. The pictured artwork is part of her RUST PROOF series, which highlights the tension between decay and growth. Inspired by the discarded rusty metal she collects during her walks, Tanya’s work invites us to reconsider our relationship with the environment and discover beauty in unexpected places.

Tiffany April’s work explores the interconnectedness of human and more-than-human beings, blending painting, assemblage, and digital installations. Through sensual forms and layered compositions, she examines the relationship between the ecological, digital, and organic, challenging traditional notions of ‘Otherness.’ Her art invites viewers to consider the body as a continuum between the natural and technological worlds, offering a unique perspective shaped by her experiences as a q***r and neurodiverse individual.

Jared Olsever’s booth at 2026 featured works that explore themes of q***r identity, nostalgia, and playfulness. Through his dynamic compositions, Jared blends mediums to deconstruct societal norms and religious roots, offering a lighter perspective on everyday moments.

maría moreno's artwork invites us to pause and immerse ourselves in the fluidity of color and emotion. Her intuitive approach to abstract painting captures the essence of spontaneity and movement, creating textured compositions that resonate deeply. Inspired by her roots in the Canary Islands and Venezuela, her work reflects a rich tapestry of memory and mood, offering a space for reflection and connection.

Laura Thipphawong is a Toronto-based contemporary artist, writer, and historian whose work blends surrealism and narrative to create intricate, dream-like compositions. Drawing inspiration from folklore, literature, history, science, and psychoanalysis, her imaginative tableaus symbolically reflect emotions and experiences. Pictured: I Come Bearing Gifts.

Jim Russell is a Toronto-based painter whose work bridges diverse perspectives. Drawing from sources like documentary footage, social media, and personal, national, and international archives, his paintings present fragmented narratives that invite viewers to complete the story through their own engagement.

Esther Slevinsky is a multidisciplinary artist based in Waterloo, Ontario. Her work explores our complex relationship with food and its many roles, including celebration, comfort, nourishment, love, cultural reflection, luxury, and waste. Inspired by Medieval painting, Esther incorporates its unique sense of depth, featuring oddly spaced objects and tipped surfaces that invite viewers into her richly layered compositions.

Rachel Sardella's work beautifully explores the fleeting nature of perception, crafting dreamlike, abstract landscapes inspired by organic forms and her deep connection to the natural world.

As art lovers, we continue to be inspired by Canada’s beauty and the art it nurtures. This , we’re proud to feature Alexandra McLaughlin, a self-taught painter whose work reflects her lifelong connection to Georgian Bay.

A childhood spent exploring the rocks, swimming off the dock, and boating through the world’s largest freshwater archipelago fostered a deep bond with the place that would become her muse. Alexandra’s vibrant, visceral paintings, like "Afternoon at the Lizard," capture the patterns, textures, and interactions of nature with remarkable depth and authenticity.