Artist Project Toronto

Michael Bedford’s captivating oil painting invites us to reflect on themes of isolation, desire, and identity through a modern, q***r lens. With expressive brushstrokes and a focus on light and shadow, his work explores the human psyche and our evolving connection to each other and the world.

Mallory Tolcher's Dress Code: FW25, showcased at the 2026 Artist Project, reimagined four basketball nets as sculptural “looks” tracing the NBA’s evolving dress code. Crafted from reclaimed jewelry, the installation transformed the court into a runway where sport, fashion, and power collided.

Pictured in fron of her 2026 booth, Nicole Schultz’s work uniquely blends her hard-edge geometric expressionist painting style with her passion for woodworking and custom framing. Her practice is well known for her innovative ongoing 'fractured frame' series, where art and frame seamlessly intertwine in broken sculptural forms that expand both the geometry of the piece, and drive their conceptual narrative.

Ottawa-based artist Jian Zhang's still-life paintings explore order, quietude, and time through carefully composed arrangements and a restrained, luminous palette.

Through narrative paintings and ambiguous imagery, 2026 Artist Project Untapped artist Billie MacFarland explores themes of truth, authenticity, and connection, fueled by their passion for building meaningful relationships and continuing to create.

Toronto-based painter and watercolor illustrator Henry Hao brings the warmth and poetry of urban life to his work. Through his art, he reflects everyday moments with a personal and heartfelt perspective.

Toronto contemporary artist, Aadila Munshi is known for her abstract calligraffiti paintings and sculpture, where writing functions as both drawing and abstraction. She creates forms with no linguistic meaning, and combines raw street energy with thoughtful composition.

Ama Liyanage’s artwork reimagines traditions of leisure, celebrating identity and introspection through vibrant, multifaceted paintings. Inspired by childhood memories and everyday joys, her evolving style challenges conventional depictions of women of color, offering a fresh perspective on representation.

Sydney Hanson’s booth in the Untapped section during 2026 featured her unique paintings and prints on lace and found textiles. Her work explores themes of womanhood and tradition, using feminine-coded materials to challenge traditional values.