Past
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DOU WEI
Diaphanous 12 September - 12 October 2024 'In the exploration of the diaphanous - that which is transparent, thin, and elusive - my work seeks to blur the boundaries between the natural and the artificial, the organic and the inorganic. Through my paintings, I weave together elements from both realms: the natural world of flora, fauna, minerals,... Read more -
REBECCA STORM
Jaw 12 September - 12 October 2024 DURAN | MASHAAL is pleased to announce the unveiling of 'Jaw,' marking Rebecca Storm's inaugural solo presentation and her second exhibition with the gallery. Furthering the artist’s exploration of the somatic relationship to conscious and subconscious memory, the works in “Jaw” contemplate the forces that inform our experience of personal... Read more -
SUMMER SALON
1 August - 7 September 2024 Read more -
Human Form / Anyong Tao
Florence Solis 20 June - 20 July 2024 Human Form (Anyong Tao) is a series of paintings that depict my experiences throughout the first year of postpartum following the birth of my son. Initially conceived as a collection of illustrated Filipino folklore intended to be a storybook for my son, this project evolved significantly. During my pregnancy, I... Read more -
Imaginary Gardens
Tuan Vu 20 June - 20 July 2024 Duran Mashaal is pleased to present Tuan Vu's first solo exhibition at the gallery. Montreal based artist Vu deliberately avoids seeking the ideal form, recognizing that the spontaneity of his gestures and the apparent 'mistakes' he makes often lead to the creation of something unique and extraordinary. His artwork is... Read more -
In Minima Forma
23 May - 15 June 2024 Read more -
Michelle Paterok
Quiet Light. 23 April - 18 May 2024 My interest in painting's capacity to represent subjective experiences is the foundation of my studio practice. My current work is grounded in the following questions: How is space experienced subjectively, and how are these experiences reconstructed in our memories? How might time's passage be expressed in the static frame of... Read more -
MEGAN WADE-DARRAGH
Two Hundred Twenty Lumens. 23 April - 18 May 2024 In the realm of representational painting, how can one communicate specific emotional meaning, one that surpasses the constructs of language? Searching for emotional meaning relates to portraying what is between or before language: by choosing images that I cannot visually understand, images that evoke confusion and disorientation, I strive for... Read more -
Debbi Kenote
Lacuna 14 March - 13 April 2024 DURAN | MASHAAL is pleased to announce the unveiling of 'Lacuna,' marking Debbi Kenote's inaugural solo presentation and her second exhibition with the gallery. 'Lacuna' introduces an exquisite collection of new shaped works by the esteemed artist, offering a captivating exploration into Kenote's creative journey. Drawing inspiration from cherished childhood... Read more -
MAUDE DESLAURIERS
UNDER THE SPELL 14 March - 13 April 2024 Central to the exhibition is the reinterpretation of the phylactery motif, evoking the curves of a speech bubble and reaffirming the sensual language of the body in dialogue with nature. The entities within 'Under the Spell' offer a language that is both contained within each work and interwoven with the... Read more -
TOM BLACHFORD & BEN THOMAS
NIGHT AND DAY 15 February - 12 March 2024 Tom Blachford is renowned for his mesmerizing nighttime photographs that capture the beauty and serenity of urban landscapes under the cloak of darkness. His work often explores the interplay of light, shadow, and architectural forms, inviting viewers to rediscover familiar cityscapes under natural night light. Ben Thomas's vibrant and dynamic... Read more -
Sabrina Bockler
Gilded 9 November - 2 December 2023 In my recent series of paintings titled 'Gilded,' I am interested in the intricate balance between grandiosity and indulgence, contrasted against the backdrop of environmental stewardship. Drawing inspiration from the Greek myth of Erysichthon, the series delves into the choices we face: to safeguard and cherish nature or succumb to... Read more -
Kate Vorona
Interwoven 7 November - 2 December 2023 Kate Vorona, born and currently resides in the Republic of Moldova, is a figurative painter that features complex surrealistic figures blending into one another. The repeating patterns, line work, color palette and style in the foreground and background exhibit mastery and tranquility throughout this contemporary collection. 'In my artworks I... Read more -
ECHOS OF IRAN: A WOMXN’S TRIBUTE
5 October - 4 November 2023 Duran Mashaal is pleased to present Echos of Iran: A WomXn’s Tribute featuring the works of 6 Canadian-Iranian artists including Anahita Norouzi, Rojin Shafiei, Naz Rahbar, Hajar Moradi, Anahita Akhavan and Maryam Izadifard. With the perpetual struggle and hardships Iranian womXn currently endure within their country, this exhibition is an... Read more -
Rosalie Gamache
Our Blurring Bodies 7 September - 3 October 2023 Duran | Mashaal is pleased to present the first solo exhibition at the gallery by Montreal artist Rosalie Gamache. Rosalie Gamache's Our Blurring Bodies opens onto a pictorial universe where formlessness and realism come together. Revisiting the historical codes of the nude from a queer perspective, the artist depicts bodies... Read more -
Erin Armstrong
A Step Off the Earth 10 - 29 August 2023 Duran Mashaal is pleased to present our first in-person solo exhibition with Canadian artist, Erin Armstrong. Erin Armstrong’s melancholic figurative works juxtapose expressive detail and pared-back, pastel color fields to create dreamlike worlds. The Toronto-based artist, who studied graphic design, enjoyed a serendipitous shot to art world success: Her last-minute... Read more -
Arrival
A Group Exhibition 6 - 29 July 2023 Duran|Mashaal is pleased to present a group exhibition co-curated by Director Sarah Mashaal and Brooklyn based artist Mathew Tom. Featuring the works of Florence Solis (Canada), Hannah Lim (England), Gloria Houng (US), Phuong Nyugen (Canada), Fabian Jean (Canada), Winnie Sidharta (US), Mathew Tom (US), Kyung Soon Park (Canada) and Tuan Vu (Canada). Read more -
Charlie Oscar Patterson
Late Night Karaoke 4 May - 3 June 2023 'Late Night Karaoke' is a body of work that came to Patterson in the throws of early parenthood. Up in the pre-dawn hours of morning and singing to soothe his son, Patterson began to visualise a new series of paintings which draw upon the colourful sounds of playful songs and... Read more -
MICHAEL FLOMEN
Poised at the Point of Midnight 2 March - 1 April 2023 Duran|Mashaal is pleased to present Michael Flomen’s solo exhibition, “Poised at the Point of Midnight”. In this series, Michael Flomen roams, searches, and composes in the night space. Within that infinite darkroom, far from the luminous noise of the city, he explores the truth and movement of the instant. His... Read more -
B&W
A Group Exhibition 2 - 28 February 2023 A new art exhibition, B&W, showcasing the allure and minimalism of black and white art will open at DURAN MASHAAL on February 2, 2023. The exhibition will feature works by a diverse group of artists represented and invited by the gallery, each with their own unique style and approach to... Read more -
Victoria Wonnacott
Papertrail 14 - 31 January 2023 Wonnacott’s current direction in painting merges an intimate realism with an abstract edge. The ‘Notes’ paintings serve as still life works, where the yellow notepapers have been manipulated and cast in many roles and forms. Their alluring beauty and curious contexts embody a personal vision that engages the viewer on... Read more
