Ice Bear- acrylic on canvas, 20x16, $950

Ice Bear- acrylic on canvas, 20×16, $950

Solo Exhibition at Galerie LaFab Oct 17 – Dec 6, 2026   https://lafabsurmill.ca/visual-arts/gallery/

In Ice Bear, I wanted to remove all physical distance between the viewer and the Arctic wilderness. This intimate portrait frames the bear’s direct, soulful gaze as it emerges from deep blue, pattern-mosaic waters. Behind the bear, the stark architecture of an ice cave- adorned with long, three dimensional icicles and geometric glacier formations- acts as a sanctuary that feels both monumental and intensely fragile.

By anchoring the bear prominently in the foreground, my goal is to strip away the abstractions of climate data and confront you with an undeniable presence. This direct look is not a passive moment, but a silent challenge from the bear itself – forcing us to look closely at what we stand to lose and transforming a global environmental crisis into a deeply personal dialogue.

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