Metamorphic Reflections
by: Tasneem Dairywala
Metamorphic Reflections is a series of portrait paintings inspired by stories of Toronto residents from diverse demographics. Each painting is started through a question that encourages the subject to self-reflect on how they define and value themselves. The life-sized portraits are painted on mirrors and aim to capture the subjects’ presence and aura. Tasneem uses mirrors to encourage viewers to see similarities between themselves and the painted individuals.
About the Artist
Tasneem Dairywala is a new-generation emerging artist living and working in North York. Tasneem’s paintings explore personal and communal identities, and art’s role in connecting people. Her work is inspired by her role as an art educator, her training at OCAD University, and traditional Pakistani art aesthetics. Her works are held in private collections in Canada, US, and Pakistan.
Date: Sept 25 – Nov 24
Place: Toronto Centre for the Arts, Art Alley
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