by Earl Rina.

Thursday, January 9 to Tuesday January 21, 2025

Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

Meet the Artist Times: Wednesday, Fridays & Saturdays: 1pm to 5pm.

Artist Statement: Playful Picturesque: Artfully demonstrates the connection between our daily experiences and the broader themes of sexuality, identity, culture, and the natural environment. A whimsical take on the exploration of movement, emotions, and adventurous colorful figurative visuals to show a connection between our daily encounters with our sexuality, identity, culture, and natural environment. I utilize bright and vivid colors, along with figurative shapes and humorous elements, to deliberately create contrast and irony within my art. This approach allows me to explore these serious connections in a lighthearted yet thought-provoking manner.

Short Biography:

Earl Rina (b. 1987) is an interdisciplinary visual artist, closely connected to their Filipino-Canadian heritage. Raised in the Philippines and later immigrating to Canada, Earl Rina has successfully merged their passion for healthcare and the arts, initially serving as a Registered Nurse and Visual Artist in the Philippines until 2018. Currently residing in Winnipeg, Canada, Earl Rina is dedicated to expanding their artistic education. Having completed an Art Program Diploma from the Stratford Career Institute (2021), they are now pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art.