With a painting style described as “tremulous” and “introspective”, Emerging Ukrainian-Canadian artist Diana Nadia Lawryshyn welcomes you to her debut solo exhibition, "Ribbons”. Influenced by raw materials, her arrangements of brushstrokes aim to unveil the subtle interconnectedness of the natural world. The subjects in her paintings are intentionally ambiguous, inviting viewers to embrace a shift in perspective with each interaction, much like the ever-changing dance of ribbons in the wind, where no flutter is quite the same twice.
As a classically trained pianist, Ukrainian folk instrumentalist, and electroacoustic composer, Diana’s approach to brushwork is deeply influenced by the repetitive and resonant quality of musical patterns, soundwaves, and vibrations, leading to works that seem to hum with life. Her Ukrainian-Canadian heritage also informs her work, with cultural elements such as traditional Ukrainian embroidery and attire subtly emerging as she paints.
Diana holds a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree from Queen’s University and a Master of Music from the University of Toronto. Her sound and visual work has received notable recognition, including the City of Oshawa’s Emerging Artist award, MusicWorks Magazine’s Maricelle Deschênes Prize, and “Best in Show” at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s 2023 Cultural Expressions Juried Art Exhibition.
“Ribbons” is made possible with the generous support of the Shevchenko Foundation Luciuk Family Fund Award.