A portrait of PauTheRebel with a small purple robot on their shoulder.

An illustrated image of a merry-go-round by Kayti Baur.

A black and white portrait of Oyinda Lagunju.

An illustrated / printed graphic by Maria Rosati

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Meet Our 2023 HEAT WAVES Artists!

Posted 16 Aug 2023

Eyelevel Gallery is proud to announce the 2023 artists for our HEAT WAVES summer residency program! In this low-pressure residency, these four artists will be given materials and studio space to dedicate to their craft for the entire month of August. Scroll down to learn about the selected artists!

1. PauTheRebel is a Brazilian-Canadian interdisciplinary artist residing in Oakville, Ontario and the internet. Their practice consists of drawing, illustration, pattern-making, mixed-media, video and animations; including a love for creating narratives and characters that pair with her current themes including nostalgia, love, and daydreaming.

2. Kayti Baur (BFA 2009) creates artwork rooted in her experience of psychosis, her fluctuating relationship with animals and the intense visual experience of colour she experiences during these times. Kayti aims to create a lighter way to introduce some of the symptoms of psychosis into approachable artwork.

3. Oyinda Lagunju is a Nigerian artist who specializes in capturing human emotions through her exquisite oil-based portraits. With a unique background in biology, Oyinda's artistic journey began when she discovered her profound passion for painting while working on a personal project depicting her loved ones.

4. Maria Rosati is an artist and printmaker working across print disciplines with a focus on screen and intaglio. She uses ideas of layering and trace to explore collective experiences felt on a personal level. 
 

Join us in welcoming our 2023 HEAT WAVES artists! For more information on HEAT WAVES, please reach out to Francella at summer.programs@eyelevel.art!