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About
On View October 7th - November 8th
Andi SymeAndi Syme (they/ them) is a white settler, trans, and Autistic interdisciplinary visual artist based in Guelph, Ontario. Syme primarily works through charcoal portrait drawings on found domestic textiles to share joy and understanding. Their compositions depict ambiguous mingling figures to reflect their lived experiences, curiosities, and desires. Syme graduated from the University of Guelph with a BA(Honours) in Studio Art and Sexualities, Genders and Social Change in 2025. Joining the conversation on what it means to have a form and flesh, their hearty surfaces encourage viewers to be open to surprise in our perpetual processes of ‘re-.‘ Instagram: @andisyme Website: andisyme.com |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "What it felt like to start T" Andi Syme, 2025 Charcoal on Polypropylene Carpet, 57” x 47” NFS |
Negative UndergroundNegative Underground is a contemporary pop artist based in Guelph, Ontario. He’s been painting since 2011 when he studied art and design at George Brown College. Negative Underground uses acrylic and canvas to explore colourful and fun worlds by blending nostalgic cartoon characters together. Removing some of the line work, while maintaining the iconic look of the characters, is a key feature in the style of his art. Instagram: @negativeunderground |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Homer2" Negative Underground, 2026 Acrylic on Canvas $650 |
K. PercivalKatherine Percival is a mixed-media artist and arts educator based in Guelph, Ontario. She holds an Honours Specialist in Visual Arts from Western University, a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and Bachelor of Education from Brock University, and a postgraduate diploma in Gallery and Museum Studies from Georgian College. Her practice explores memory, emotion, and lived experience through colour, layering, and the transformation of materials. Her work has been exhibited in juried and group exhibitions throughout Ontario, alongside her work as an arts educator, programmer, and curator. Instagram: @k.percivalfinearts Website: www.kpercivalart.ca |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "I'm all in" K. Percival, 2026 Mixed Material Painting, 11" x 14" $350 |
Katie Elliott-StoylesSo They Are Still Seen Wildlife is more than a collection of beautiful animals, it is the heartbeat of our planet. Every species plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of nature, yet so many are endangered. We walk the same earth, breathe the same air, feel fear and tenderness, protect those we love and depend on this fragile planet for our survival. I paint wildlife to celebrate these extraordinary creatures and to invite viewers to pause and experience the haunting beauty of our diverse animal communities and our connection to them. Painted on canvas Hope resting on every stroke, So they are still seen Katie Elliott Contact: ktstoyles@gmail.com |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Hope resting on every stroke" Katie Elliott-Stoyles Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 18" $500
Image Courtesy of the Artist - Artwork only displayed online "so they are still seen" Katie Elliott-Stoyles Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18" NFS
Image Courtesy of the Artist - Artwork only displayed online "we walk the same earth" Katie Elliott-Stoyles Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16" NFS |
Erica Harrison + Grace QuirkErica Harrison and Grace Quirk are Guelph-based textile artists who create framed woven wall art. Working side-by-side in a sun-drenched studio filled with large floor looms, skeins of wool, and balls of linen, they share a deep reverence for the weaving process. The rhythmic clack of the loom and the steady back-and-forth of the shuttle bring a profound sense of calmness that is directly reflected in each finished piece. Their collaboration is rooted in ärdəstrē, a design studio founded by Erica to bring people together through art. As an artist at heart, Grace joined the studio and immediately channeled her natural creativity into the fibre arts. Today, Erica and Grace create beautiful textile works of art together, blending their unique artistic spirits into a shared passion for community, connection, and the tactile beauty of natural fibres. Website: https://www.ardestre.ca/ |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Seek Good" Erica Harrison + Grace Quirk, 2026 Wool + Mohair, 30" x 30" $1000
Image Courtesy of the Artist "Seek Love" Erica Harrison + Grace Quirk, 2026 Wool + Mohair, 30" x 30" $1000
Image Courtesy of the Artist -Artwork only displayed online "Seek Wisdom" Erica Harrison + Grace Quirk, 2025 Wool + Mohair, 30" x 30" $1000 |
Anika WarmingtonAnika Warmington is a self-taught artist, based in Guelph Ontario. She started painting in 2025, during a period of major change in her life. What began as something new quickly became a serious and absorbing part of her life. Warmington paints landscapes, animals, and abstract works, drawn to the way colour, light and atmosphere can make a painting feel like a memory. Her work is more intuitive and physical, allowing colour and mark-making to lead the way and she is interested in the tension between control and instinct, and in making paintings that leave room for the viewer to bring their own experience to them. Contact: anikawarmington@gmail.com |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Uncertain" Anika Warmington, 2025 Oil on canvas, 32” x 36” $800
Image Courtesy of the Artist - Artwork only displayed online "New beginning" Anika Warmington, 2026 Oil on Canvas, 24" x 24" $650 |
Kaitlin TeeterKaitlin Teeter is a multidisciplinary artist based in Guelph, Ontario working in printmaking, photography and drawing. Her work explores themes of science, nature and curiosity. In particular, her work examines the tendencies of humans to impose order on the natural world. She draws inspiration from cabinets of curiosity, antique natural history books, scientific illustrations, specimen archives and microscopy. Much of her practice is informed by her prior studies in Plant Science and Microbiology at the University of Guelph. She is a recipient of the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation Printmaking Prize and received both the Printmaking Award and the Technicians’ Award at the University Guelph’s 58th Annual Juried Art Show. She recently organized “Through the Magnifying Glass”, a duo exhibition of her work with artist Madison Dougal in Zavitz Gallery, Guelph, ON. Contact: kaitlinteeter21@gmail.com |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Collapse" (Critters) Kaitlin Teeter, 2026 Copper plate etching, 20" x 24" framed print NFS, unframed prints $210 each |
Kate YoungKate Young is a Canadian self-taught contemporary acrylic artist based in Guelph, Ontario. She has explored abstract painting for over a decade and began developing her practice professionally in 2025. Her work explores colour, light, movement, and emotion through abstraction, often drawing inspiration from the natural world. Young works primarily on canvas, using an intuitive, layered approach with acrylic paint and gel medium to build depth, movement, and texture. Palette knives and scrapers are central to her process, allowing layers to be applied, removed, and reworked. Nature is a recurring source of inspiration, though her work is not always representational. You can view other paintings by Kate Young via her website |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Quiet Ascent" Kate Young, 2026 Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36” $775 |
Heather SeagraveA lifelong lover of all things nature, Heather Seagrave’s practice aims to reconfigure how we view water, land, plants, animals, and all aspects of nature. With an emphasis on individual experiences, her work conveys aspects and attributes of under-utilized or criticized subject matter, attempting to alter how viewers may perceive specific topics. This work revolves around an overarching belief that all experiences are valid, important, and necessary to inclusive and effective conversations. While completing an academic background at the University of Guelph (BAH Studio Art + English Lit., MA English Lit.), Heather addressed these interests in the context of destigmatizing cannabis. Although only one faucet of her practice, this well-known and highly controversial subject matter highlights her goal of engaging with viewers to promote open and respectful discussion, with the willingness to share, learn, and listen. This body of work counteracts negative depictions of cannabis by contrasting serrated/harsh lines or unsettling/”scary” portrayals with organic shapes and colour experimentation. Her specific journey has produced a respect for cannabis, conveyed through an understanding of growth patterns, bright palettes and loose, organic compositions. Her hope is that by viewing cannabis through this modified lens, individuals may be able to shift how they perceive the plant and become more receptive to related topics and discussions. Contact: Heather.seagrave.99@gmail.com |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Transplant" Heather Seagrave, 2023 Oil on Canvas, 12" x 15" $999 |
Noah MortonNoah Morton is a first-year student at the University of Guelph in the Studio Art program. He is currently exploring his artistic voice through acrylic painting, printmaking, and mixed media. He is best with acrylic paint and has developed a style through his use of arbitrary colours and visible brush strokes. Throughout high school, Noah has been taking visual art courses to become better with new mediums and ways to express artistic meaning. Many of Noah’s paintings from school have been in art exhibits, including the Guelph Civic Museum, the Art Gallery of Guelph, and Artworks Gallery Guelph. Instagram: @noah.morton |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "Timelapse" Noah Morton, 2026 Acrylic Paint, 36" x 24" $900 |
Sunniva VannSunniva Vann is an emerging, self-taught contemporary artist based in Guelph. Merging folk aesthetics, Fauvist colour play, and a Pop Art graphic sensibility, she is currently developing a new body of work exploring the transformative, collective power of the mothering self. Anchoring her practice is the concept of "maternal humanism," employing symbolic imagery to advocate for a world inherently worthy of care, curiosity, and delight. Contact: sunniva.vann@gmail.com |
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Image Courtesy of the Artist "I Am of Ancient Kind (or, Motherhood)" Sunniva Vann, 2026 Acrylic on Wooden Panel, 8" NFS
Image Courtesy of the Artist "Fruits of Your Labour" Sunniva Vann, 2026 Acrylic on Wooden Panel, 6", .75" in depth $175
Image Courtesy of the Artist "Songs of a Sourdough" Sunniva Vann, 2026 Acrylic on Wooden Panel, 6", .75" in depth $175
Image Courtesy of the Artist "Galactations (or, Hera's Milky Way)" Sunniva Vann, 2026 Acrylic on Wooden Panel, 6", .75" in depth $175
Image Courtesy of the Artist - Artwork only displayed online "The Ecstacy of Dancing Florals" Sunniva Vann, 2026 Gouache, 7.25" x 9.25" (framed) $150
Image Courtesy of the Artist - Artwork only displayed online "Water #3" Sunniva Vann, 2026 Ink & Gouache, 16" x 18" (framed) $200 |
