Amelia Valentine / The Depth of Us

Amelia Valentine / The Depth of UsAmelia Valentine is a Toronto based painter living and working in the citys west end. Her practice centers around the dialogue between control and spontaneity, using ink, acrylic, and raw canvas to explore what happens when intention loosens its grip. Her compositions are shaped as much by deliberate mark making as they are by the unexpected spills, splatters, bleeds, and other so called accidents that challenge traditional ideas of mastery and

A series of paintings reminiscent of Spanish designs — featuring intricate ceramics

Her work is informed by her 23+ years as a graphic designer

Our curator recommends pairing this in a gallery wall of photography prints

Hand building emphasizes the individuality of her work

unspoken inner world -- a reflection of the mysteries and truths that coexist within us all

Margaret Gabriel

Fashion Design in Toronto

While living in northern California

daily walks

and often fleetingly

Vogue Living

In other words