Whitney Guymon | Artist on Instagram: "I like to trade the traditional self portrait for representational self-portrait still lifes. Students choose objects that symbolize their identity/objects that matter to them, that tell their story. The magic comes in how they arrange those objects: the textiles they use, the way the lighting falls, the composition they build, and even the textures and colors they lean toward. Every choice becomes a reflection of their personality. We see more of *them* th

Grenning Gallery on Instagram: "🫟Moments of abstraction persist within the representational paintings of @darius_yektai 🫟 A traditional still life from afar, with a blue sky, green grassy hill, an old tree in the distance; is similtaneously an assay of materials - the viscosity of oil paint vs acrylic paint. The depth and reflection the layer of resin creates. & the boundaries of where the painting stops and meets frame are broken. “Sunset Roses in Blue Vase on Rock” by #DariusYektai 40 x 34 i

Canadian Fine Arts | Toronto on Instagram: "Essential contemporary artist to know! Follow @canadianfinearts to discover artists shaping culture and history. The work of contemporary Cree artist Kent Monkman has had an indelible impact on the understanding of art and history. His multi disciplinary practice challenges longheld colonial narratives, invites audiences to rethink history and elevate indigenous and two-spirit voices. Like great art throughout the centuries, it challenges viewers and m