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Greetings!
The path from studio to gallery marks the moment a work moves from personal creation to shared experience. At Ingram Gallery, you encounter art at precisely this threshold: freshly arrived, thoughtfully selected, and presented in a setting where it can speak directly to you.
Whether you are deepening an existing collection or discovering something new, these works invite connection. They are meant to be lived with — becoming part of your daily surroundings and long-term memories. We invite you to visit soon and experience the current exhibition, including the new Stilled series by Anja Karisik and the compelling work of guest artist Emmette Lewis.
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ANJA KARISIK
Annex Blossom - liquid charcoal on Yupo paper, 16 x 11.5 inches
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ANJA KARISIK
Stilled, A New Series
Anja Karisik is pursuing a muted and contemplative direction in her practice. Working primarily in charcoal and Chinese ink, she has created an exceptional new series of cityscapes that explore the quiet power of restraint. Intrigued by the medium’s bleed and fluidity, Karisik experimented with a range of surfaces for her new mark making, including Yupo polypropylene paper. The combination of high-quality ink and the non-absorbent, slippery surface of the ground yielded exciting brushwork, shifting densities, and organic flows that the artist embraced rather than controlled.
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ANJA KARISIK
Gridlock - liquid charcoal on Yupo paper, 20 x 20 inches
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In these new works, the absence of colour sharpens the focus on essential elements. The city is rendered not as a bustling metropolis, but as a place held in suspension. A meditative pause emerges.
"Movement and noise are replaced by stillness. We pause and observe. We are stilled. In this monochromatic restraint, we notice the relationship between shadow and light that can be overlooked in the pace of city life." ––Anja Karisik
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ANJA KARISIK
Divide - ink on Yupo paper, 15 x 20 inches
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Stilled marks a significant evolution in Karisik’s oeuvre, offering a moment of quiet reflection within the contemporary cityscape tradition. Please be in touch to receive the collection catalogue including further insights from the artist.
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EMMETTE LEWIS
The Fisher - oil on panel, 36 x 36 inches
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EMMETTE LEWIS
Guest Artist, Summer 2026
Earlier this year we attended Between Two Soils, Emmette Lewis’ MFA thesis exhibition at Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University. The moment we arrived in the room, we were transfixed. Having known Lewis for some time, it was a delight to see her reach such heights. A beautiful, purposeful, and absorbing body of work, Between Two Soils confirmed Lewis to be the artist we knew she was.
Soon after, Lewis joined George Daicopoulos in leading Resisting the machine: Why painting is exactly what we need right now, a lively edition of our Ingram Art Talks held at the gallery in early June. With summer’s arrival, we are happy to announce Lewis joining the gallery as guest artist.
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EMMETTE LEWIS
At Rest - oil on canvas, 12 x 24 inches
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Emmette Lewis was born in 1997 and is a South African and Canadian multidisciplinary artist. Her practice channels emotional expression and creative consciousness into a distinctive visual language. Working primarily in oils, textiles, and mixed media, Lewis explores how environments, histories, and shared experiences shape our sense of self, often presenting ambiguous, stylized forms that exist in the space between the apparent and the hidden. She has exhibited at public galleries including the Museum of Dufferin, the Art Gallery of Mississauga, and most recently at the Museum of Northern History. Lewis has participated in Nuit Blanche Toronto, The Artist Project, and the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, and is currently the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre's Artist-in-Residence.
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EMMETTE LEWIS
My Lief Vir Meisie - oil & familial denim on canvas on panel, 60 x 48 inches
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“The objective of my work is for the audience to feel as though they are walking into a memory. The colour palette is specifically inspired by feelings of familial warmth and that sense of comfort you get when arriving home after being away for a while.” ––Emmette Lewis
Ingram Gallery is pleased to present a focused selection of her recent works, offering collectors an opportunity to engage with one of Toronto’s outstanding emerging voices.
Please contact the gallery to receive Emmette Lewis’ full biography and catalogue of available works.
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LUKE PESTL
Wake - glazed stoneware, H: 22.75 x W: 15.5 inches
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LOOKING AHEAD
We are pleased to announce that our next issue of Ingram Art News will feature the arrival of celebrated ceramic artist KATHY KRANIAS, whose sculptural vessels and forms bring an assured contemporary voice to the medium. In addition, Ingram Gallery is honoured to now represent the estate of JOHN WENTWORTH RUSSELL, R.C.A. (1879-1959), a significant figure in Canadian art history. We look forward to sharing more about these important developments and presenting select works in the months ahead. Stay tuned for further details in our upcoming edition.
Inquiries, kindly email ingramgallery@on.aibn.com
We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery this July. There is nothing quite like experiencing art firsthand — true scale, surface, and presence, in a refreshing environment.
See you soon!
Our very best,
Tarah & Jeff
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