Current Exhibition

Art on Demand 11.2 – Michelle Msami: Becoming

Curated by Esther Jungnickel
Jun 14, 2025
to
Nov 15, 2025
EXHIBITION
Michelle Msami, First Born's Tokophobia, 2025, acrylic on canvas

Michelle Msami is a painter who was born in Botswana and currently resides in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Art on Demand 11.2 presents a visually compelling body of work by Msami that explores the intricacies of the female experience. The artist examines themes of spiritual introspection, sacrifice, justice, and vulnerability through her expressive use of the body and fabric. Each figure’s gaze and pose compel us to engage with the composition in a personal way, transforming mere observation into active inquiry. Msami’s paintings provide a forum for visibility, healing, and greater understanding by challenging both personal and societal preconceptions. By doing this, her work becomes essential for navigating the shifting contemporary social and political landscapes. This exhibition offers a chance to think, feel, and gain a nuanced perspective on issues of power and dispossession at the intersection of Blackness and womanhood.

 

 

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