Diana is a painter and sculptor whose work deeply reflects themes of migration, survival, and the elemental power of water. As the child of Vietnamese boat people refugees, her work explores the profound significance of water as both a life force and a symbol of escape, resilience, and tragedy. She is part of the Treehouse art collective and has made a few public art commissions for the city of Toronto.

Stepping out of my comfort zone!

Gaëlle has been specializing in portrait art for 30 years. She once completed an impressive series of 100 paintings in just 77 days. Working primarily with acrylics and dry pastels, Gaëlle's passion for art was further ignited after participating in Art Battle, leaving her truly captivated.

Tout est possible l'univers est laitue

Anyo, shaped by 90s urban culture and sci-fi, refuses to be boxed into one artistic category. His diverse works span painting, graffiti, drawing, and digital art, reflecting his commitment to creative freedom and multidisciplinary expression.

Ramène toi au Bar la shop pour me voir faire mes singeries en live amigo.
Tu verras tu repartiras obligatoirement avec la banane, j’te le garantis..
Et n’oubliez pas, on est là pour le fun et le partage de notre amour de l’art avant tout.

Big up à tous les participants

Maya Wysocki is an illustrator and designer based in Ottawa, Canada. Inspired by the Western and East Asian cartoons of her childhood, her work blends bright colors and playful humor—even when exploring serious themes. For the past eight years, she’s freelanced alongside local artists, musicians, and small businesses, building her skills in graphic design, children’s media, and printmaking. Maya aims to help others embrace themselves through her art and loves collaborating to overcome creative challenges.

I’m so excited to participate in this event, and share in the experience with other talented artists & artwork appreciators in this fun space!

Bachir, a Senegalese multidisciplinary artist new to Montreal, has spent nearly five years developing "Wakh Sa Guiss" (Say What I See). Combining surrealism and Pop Art, he creates an imaginative world that reflects society. His story begins with humanity swallowed by the sea, symbolizing urban dehumanization. Bachir is primarily a painter.

Rebecca is a lifelong artist who enjoys exploring new mediums and techniques. Her preferred formats include oil painting, poetry, and drawing, and she has recently begun experimenting with sculpting. Rebecca’s art style blends surrealism with abstract perspectives, often creating pieces that feel like a dream world or something seen under a microscope, with crooked lines and shapes that embrace imperfection.

It's paint time

ÉloïseArts is a multidisciplinary artist who began painting at the age of 8 as a hobby. Over time, art became her outlet for self-expression and emotional release. It wasn’t until her first year of sobriety that she fully embraced her artistic journey, exploring new mediums like drawing and oil painting. Inspired by the phrase “Painting the other side of your suffering,” ÉloïseArts’ work has since evolved. Her creative passion also leads her to explore sewing, crafts, photography, and creating natural products.

PommeJm is a black-and-white artist whose playful, emotion-driven work is inspired by wordplay and personal moments. With cookies as her creative fuel, she adds occasional pops of color to spark joy. Her art has appeared in murals with Fresh Paint Gallery and other exhibitions. She thrives in collaborative spaces, always experimenting—though ink and monochrome remain her favorite tools.

Créative compulsive, accro aux gâteaux et aux carnets à moitié remplis.
Fan d’oiseaux qui parlent trop, de chats qui jugent.
Je me nourris de pop culture et invente des univers où l’humour et la tendresse se tiennent la main.

Creative compulsive, addicted to cakes and half-filled notebooks.
A fan of birds that talk too much and cats that judge.
I feed on pop culture and invent worlds where humor and tenderness hold hands.

Sarah creates immersive, joyful artwork that invites viewers into a world where boundaries dissolve and linear thinking fades away. Her abstract pieces are purely intuitive, with no prior planning, reflecting her experience of the present moment. Passionate about blending art with psychology, Sarah is currently pursuing a master's in art therapy. She works across various mediums, including painting, drawing, collage, textile art, and ceramics.

Ascelin is a contemporary artist whose work draws on a variety of techniques from previous artistic movements. He embraces the freedom to break rules and explore beyond traditional principles, using photography, collage, geometry, color, nature, and anything else that inspires him. For Ascelin, art is limitless, much like the universe itself. His work, deeply influenced by his knowledge of geometry—particularly lines and shapes—often incorporates razor blades as a tool to discover form, color, light, and harmony.

Edouard uses whatever materials are at hand to create whatever he envisions, with each output being unique. He never felt aligned with traditional art forms, so he embraced his individuality, becoming skilled at expressing his uniqueness. Edouard works across various mediums, including collage, painting, sculpture, recycled art, sewing, and digital drawing and collages.

I am going to make a mess

Okgy is a painter who has spent 10 years creating Korean traditional art in Korea, with a focus on the theme of energy. Her work symbolizes her self-esteem and reflects her personal experiences, particularly the confusion she felt while navigating the world as an artist. Inspired by the resilience of the earth, Okgy uses materials like sand, acrylic, and charcoal to explore the idea of finding one's true nature amidst challenges like earthquakes and storms.

I am a painter who has been painting Korean traditional art for 10 years in Korea. I draw on the theme of energy. I will entertain your eyes in my own style!