Desire Lines V
André López
André López is a Multidisciplinary Artist, Tattoo Artist, Creative Mentor, and Arts Educator. André’s intention is to inspire creative expression and to share art that encourages community healing, collective liberation, and love.
“I’m excited to share art and playshops with the community.”
Harmeet Rehal
Harmeet is a Sikh-Panjabi, multidisciplinary artist, educator and community organizer. They actively draw from their Punjabi heritage by playing with bold and refreshing design elements. They use a disability justice framework in their art, by creating visuals that sensorily activate feelings of slowness and pleasure.
“The kid version of me would have dreamed of doing something like this!”
Joaquín Varela
Joaquín’s work is centered around the idea of placekeeping, by creating work that stands as a reminder of the unique natural heritage that either has become rare in our area or once was here. A reminder of what makes our backyard special.
“I feel honoured to be able to share my work and to be able to brighten up the underground with some nature, hopefully inspiring folks to explore their local greenspaces.”
Keosha Love
Keosha Love is a born storyteller who carries passion everywhere she goes. The multi-hyphenate intersects art, wellness, social change and culture throughout her work and is the founder of Our Women’s Voices & Black & Vulnerable.
Michelle Celia Ruiz
Michelle Ruiz, a rising artist from the 6ix, communicates her culture, community, and life experiences through her art. She is dedicated to amplifying voices unheard, she aims to create pieces that resonate with the silenced.
“In my artistic journey, growth is a constant concept for me. Every brush stroke, every creation, is another step forward.”
Sarah Okello
Sarah is a Ugandan Canadian Artist that is inspired by what’s behind the obvious and the vulnerabilities of being human. She sees all the little details and magnifies them in her work.
Soka Lazara
A Mississauga-based artist who uses photography to explore themes of identity, family lineage, storytelling, and her own lived experiences.
“Having my artwork be something the general public gets to see on their commute feels amazing. I hope it brings folks some joy and brightness.”
SRE
Meet a dynamic musical force, a creator of boundless energy and innovation. This artist fuses vibrant rhythms with electrifying beats, sculpting a sonic landscape that resonates with passion and creativity.
“I feel proud of myself to know that the city I grew up in and witnessed art all over the TTC has now come where I am going to be that person that someone else will be able to look at and have that goal as well.”
Tristan Sauer
Tristan Sauer is a New Media Artist and Curator exploring technology, capitalism, and our digital and physical worlds through an Afro-futuristic lens.
“It feels extremely rewarding and exciting to be given such a large and public platform that has the potential to be seen by hundreds of people a day. I am extremely excited to hear and witness public reactions and interpretations of my work.”