Imagination Studio Virtual Exhibition

What’s missing from the world?

Imagination Studio artists came together to create a visual response to this question. Their diverse ideas were incorporated into a larger scene designed by multidisciplinary artist Miri Villiard, which each artist helped bring to life. 

As the artists added their completed canvas to the community mural, a rich and inspiring image was revealed. 

"What's missing from the world?" by various artists

What does the universe look like?

How do you see the sky? Guided by Miri Villiard, Imagination Studio artists forged their own paths in painting galaxies. Miri, a multidisciplinary artist with Indigenous and settler heritage, approaches art as a means to uplift underrepresented narratives. 

This project highlights artists’ individuality, as each painting reveals their unique perspective of the cosmos above.

"Untitled" by Taylor Wald
"Starstuff" by Kelly Hjulberg
"A Night on the Lake" by Kalyn Holland
When I Look Up
"Galaxy" by Lucy
"Space" by Sam Halter
"Galaxy Painting" by Anonymous
"Galaxy Painting" by Piper Salmon
"Poo" by Jenny Gao
"The Comet" by Natalie Barrett
"Galaxy" by Jolie Schrage
"Purple" by Anonymous
"Floating" by Colin
"Blue" by Anonymous
"Stars" by Anonymous
"Starlight" by Mathea Bruns
"infinity" by Katie Nordling
"Untitled" by Anna Hillstrom
"Nebula" by Sam Estiban
"A World Alone" by Abigail Samuel
"A New Horizon" by Amber Mathews
"Cadence" by Jasmine
"Space" by Dezire Wield
"Interstellar" by Janet Xiong
"Space" by Anonymous

What is your passion that you boldly want to express?

Guided by an abstract painter and social justice activist, Seangarrison, Imagination Studio artists shared their passions through paint. Reflecting on the matters they care about most, artists were encouraged to create from their heart. 

This collection of paintings exemplifies the vulnerability practiced by the artists, expressing their passions without hesitation or self-censorship.

"Untitled" by Taylor Wald
"Untitled" by Ella Hanhan
"Mama" by Kelly Hjulberg
"Pay to Die" by Kalyn Holland
"To Feel" by Maria
"Feeling" by Lucy
"Connections" by Sam Halter
"Sisterhood" by Anonymous
"Passion" by Piper Salmon
"As" by Jenny Gao
"Head in the Clouds" by Natalie Barrett
"Big and Small" by Jolie Schrage
"Conflict" by Colin
"Purple Ice Dream" by Anonymous
"One Self" by Anonymous
"Where I am Now"
"Let Love Be" by Katie Nordling
"Untitled" by Anna Hillstrom
"George" by Sam Estiban
"The Scorched Path" by Amber Mathews
"Real Emotions" by Dezire Wield
"Chaos" by Anonymous
"Intuition" by Erica Kyllonen

What does your safe space look, feel, and sound like?

Guided by mixed media Indigenous artist Sam St. John, Imagination Studio artists captured the essence of their safe space by utilizing a range of materials. They contemplated how the environment affects their emotions and experiences, focusing on the spaces that make them feel most comfortable, content, and inspired. 

These creative artworks aim to inspire the audience to explore their own cherished spaces.

"Good Outfits" by Ella Hanhan
"Enter the Forest" by Kalyn Holland
"Fire" by Anonymous
"Barrier" by Colin
"Comfort in the Chaos" by Katie Nordling
"Untitled" by Anna Hillstrom
"A Moment's Respite" by Amber Mathews
"Home" by Mallory Hanson