Theresa Slater
Artist member since 2020
Toronto, Ontario
Theresa Slater (she/they) is a neuroqueer art therapy student, visual artist, and writer based in Toronto, with an academic background in Contemporary Art, Design, and New Media Art Histories from OCAD U and a BA in Philosophy with a focus on Applied Ethics from UVIC. She co-authored a chapter in Critical Digital Making in Art Education and her MA thesis, Sensual Alterity of Digital Objects, examined the ontology of digital objects. Specializing in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive art therapy, she integrates contemporary art, ethics, and harm reduction to foster resilience and transformation, while her artistic practice explores psychedelic aesthetics and themes of consciousness.
Q+A
Describe your home in 3 words
Cozy, cluttered, bookshelves.
When I'm not making art, I'm (a) ...
writing short-form verse, volunteering at Akin Collective Crit Night or St. Annes church, or hanging out with my friends.
Describe the person your work appeals to in 3 words
Introspective, open-minded, transformative
Why is it important for people to have art in their home or life?
Art impacts the living, and when you live in proximity to material demonstration of art, you are enriched. Art allows one to envision desirable futures for themselves and community. Painting at it's best is sensual and simple; enjoy it's pleasures and harmonies. It's important to meditate on artworks in your home to find peace and meaning. Its value in a home is a financial benefit, too.
Favourite medium
My favorite medium is water! Expressive and dynamic, allowing me to work with the unpredictable flow and blending of colors. It mirrors the fluidity of my consciousness and the psychedelic aesthetics I love to explore, creating immersive, transformative compositions that invite introspection and transcendence.
What kind of artwork do you have in your home?
My art collection features Canadian historic works by Judith Foster, Jack Wise, Brian Fisher, and contemporary artists Qavavau Manumie and Natalie Plociennik.
Upcoming Exhibitions
2020-07-02
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2019
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2018
Accolades
2018
Education
2016
2013
2003
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