Explore Motherhood Unbound: A Mother’s Day Show, a new solo exhibition featuring Toronto artist Rachael Grad’s powerful motherhood‑inspired series Mommy Mayhem and Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train. These contemporary paintings explore the chaos, movement, identity shifts, and emotional depth of modern motherhood through expressive colour, layered compositions, and innovative materials. This collection highlights the beauty and intensity of family life, offering a fresh perspective on motherhood in contemporary art.

An art studio is supposed to be where the “serious” work happens—but anyone who’s ever made anything knows the truth is much funnier. In the spirit of Self‑Portrait as a Coffee Pot, the studio becomes a place where creative chaos, questionable ideas, and accidental brilliance all collide. Think talking to your coffee pot like it’s a trusted assistant, making warm‑up drawings that look like confused stick figures, or setting up a still life that collapses the moment you turn around. These so‑called “stupid” moments aren’t mistakes—they’re the fuel that keeps creativity alive.

Discover how vibrant contemporary art can brighten the winter season through my large‑scale painting After the Plague Party in Technicolour. This expressive artwork bursts with bold hues and dynamic brushwork, offering a visual antidote to the grey chill of winter. The piece celebrates rebirth after difficult times—inviting viewers to find warmth and creative energy in colour itself. Explore how contemporary art transforms cold months into a season of inspiration. From rich pigments to sweeping gestures, After the Plague Party in Technicolour embodies the power of colour therapy and emotional expression.