{"title":"An Ode To Joy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e started out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe works in this collection move through various stages of abstraction (from experimental\/abstract expressionism into figurative\/graphic expression) and this functions as a visual timeline of the artist processing her emotions as she becomes more empowered and confident throughout the grief process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7780e2c0-7fff-c4a9-9e5d-f975b440041c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-chose-this","title":"I Chose This","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32\" x 19.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, ink, coloured pencil on loose canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow will I come to terms \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ll never find another you\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver again?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll bring joy to others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter I’ve left \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause that’s what you do. That’s who you are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ll keep looking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor another you\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing all the while\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat you’re still here\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut I chose this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI walked away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI didn’t want to leave\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI just couldn’t stay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45801381003452,"sku":null,"price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/I-Chose-This-website-tile-sm.jpg?v=1769883935"},{"product_id":"conversations-with-joy","title":"Conversations With Joy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57.5\" x 31\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlashe, acrylic, coloured pencil on loose canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI asked her if I could stay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd she said, \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Yes, of course, \u003cbr\u003eYou can stay as long as you want\u003cbr\u003eBut delaying this heartbreak\u003cbr\u003eComes at a cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will not continue to grow here.\u003cbr\u003eYou will stay trapped in your mind\u003cbr\u003eWondering what else is waiting for you\u003cbr\u003eOutside of this space.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo preserve your heart from breaking now\u003cbr\u003eYou will inevitably break your heart later.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy knowing that you could’ve sought more,\u003cbr\u003eA bigger life, elsewhere,\u003cbr\u003eBut you chose to play it safe here,\u003cbr\u003eWill hurt more, later.\u003cbr\u003eBut yes, you can stay.\u003cbr\u003eOr you can go.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45801916334268,"sku":null,"price":2150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/Conversations-With-Joy-website-tile-sm_6a39e50b-f0ab-45b0-96ce-fb1e72bfdbb4.jpg?v=1769884913"},{"product_id":"seeing-myself-through-your-eyes","title":"Seeing Myself Through Your Eyes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e66\" x 64.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlashe, acrylic, coloured pencil on loose canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI saw the best versions \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf myself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I stood back\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd looked at who I am\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd how I show up\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd who I could be\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough your eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI liked that you saw me,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the version of myself I always wanted to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was already Her. When I was with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. This painting is available to ship rolled, as is, or it can be stretched into 1.5\" gallery profile wood stretcher bars for a ready-to-hang traditional style of painting. Please note that stretching this piece will reduce the overall size of the painting 8\" on both height and width.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802189062332,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/Seeing-myself-through-your-eyes-outlinesm.jpg?v=1769888849"},{"product_id":"who-will-hold-me-now","title":"Who Will Hold Me Now?","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70\" x 50\" x 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlashe, acrylic, graphite, coloured pencil on stretched canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy happiest place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy safe haven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere emotion pours out of me,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid fire, molten lava, \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparkling stardust, cotton candy, rainbows, fresh flowers, pure magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the good and all the bad\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcomed without judgement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo be held so fully \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn all my chaotic despair, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall my beautiful misery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou always knew how to hold me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut who will hold me now?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on canvas was stretched by the artist in her studio, and is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. This piece can also be acquired rolled for easier shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802198401212,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/who-will-hold-me-now-website.jpg?v=1769889851"},{"product_id":"the-burn-of-nostalgia","title":"The Burn of Nostalgia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a8f80f31-7fff-97da-ffd5-d2f137c9dc44\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66” x 70”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, incense, coloured pencil on canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo steps forward\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne step back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow bittersweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo know that making progress\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven a little at a time,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeans moving father away \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece can be displayed as a hanging canvas, tapestry-style as-is, or can be mounted behind glass with exposed canvas edges for a more polished yet natural look, or it can be stretched on wood frame for a ready-to-hang traditional style of painting display (when stretched, new size will be approximately 8\" smaller from both height and width). Please contact artist for additional costs in stretching, mounting, custom wood framing and for additional shipping and courier options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802205741244,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/The-Burn-of-Nostalgia-white-background2sm.jpg?v=1778795449"},{"product_id":"i-ll-look-for-you-in-all-the-ones-after-you","title":"I’ll Look For You In All The Ones After You","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e74\" x 71.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlashe, acrylic, graphite, palo santo, coloured pencil on loose canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey say\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eComparison is the thief of joy\u003c\/em\u003e’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what if it’s also a gift?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ll look for the best parts of you \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn all the ones after you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if I never find\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I’m looking for\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt least I’ll know\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat at one time, long ago,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI knew how it felt to be loved by you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. 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The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. This painting is available to ship rolled, as is, or it can be stretched into 1.5\" gallery profile wood stretcher bars for a ready-to-hang traditional style of painting. Please note that stretching this piece will reduce the overall size of the painting 8\" on both height and width.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802211147964,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/website-outline-ill-look-for-you-in-everyone-det-sm9.jpg?v=1769881863"},{"product_id":"nostalgia-is-a-bitterpill","title":"Nostalgia Is A Bitter Pill","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24\" x 41\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlashe, acrylic, graphite, coloured pencil on canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea of you\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrings me to the happiest places in my mind,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the saddest places in my heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it’s all about to change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything has changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802302537916,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/Nostalgia-is-a-bitter-pill-website-background-white.jpg?v=1775594946"},{"product_id":"but-what-if-i-m-the-magic","title":"But What If I’m the Magic?","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e59\" x 20\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, ink, coloured pencil on loose canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis love is in me\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause I am the love?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI thought opening the door\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeant walking into a space\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull of possibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut I, myself, am the possibility?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI bring it with me\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I enter the room?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI thought the magic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWas in the walls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it was in me, all along?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802311254204,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/But-what-If-Im-The-Magic-website.jpg?v=1769879077"},{"product_id":"its-not-you-its-fate","title":"It's Not You, It's Fate","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24” x 18”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, flashe, ink, coloured pencil shavings on loose canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust because I chose to leave\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoesn’t mean \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt didn’t hurt like hell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821252436156,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/Its-Not-You-Its-Fate-website.jpg?v=1769891839"},{"product_id":"hot-and-cold","title":"Hot and Cold","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19.5” x 27.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on heavyweight Fabriano archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe can talk Herself into it\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust as easily as she can talk Herself out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe chooses to see the good,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe opts for the best case scenario\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe gives the benefit of the doubt,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil one day,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe opens her eyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd truly sees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shift happens quickly \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom hot to cold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom unseeing to aware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with this gift of clarity \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes bittersweet heartbreak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e*Frame not included. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688546259132,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/Hot-and-cold-website-background.jpg?v=1778282145"},{"product_id":"closer-to-the-light","title":"Closer To The Light","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19.5” x 25.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on heavyweight archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the blooms wouldn’t come\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe moved the plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloser to the light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe nurtured it \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith love and attention and water and hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when she felt her heart \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWas caged in sadness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe too, moved herself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloser to the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd nurtured herself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith love and attention and water and hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd she bloomed in ways\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe couldn’t before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Frame not included. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46689047052476,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/Closer-to-the-light-website-white.jpg?v=1778283975"},{"product_id":"i-saved-myself","title":"I Saved Myself","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a8f80f31-7fff-97da-ffd5-d2f137c9dc44\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66” x 70”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, incense, coloured pencil on loose canvas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI see now\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm the only one \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho can save myself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy dipping a toe into the chilly waters \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf the past\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause remembering is important…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut then I will turn around\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd dive into today’s sunshine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrusting that my future i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es bright\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs long as I’m here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI choose to save myself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay after day. Again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am that powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on loose canvas is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It's available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece can be displayed as a hanging canvas, tapestry-style-as-is, or can be mounted behind glass with exposed canvas edges for a more polished look; or it can be mounted on wood or aluminum stretcher bars for a ready-to-hang traditional style display (when stretched, new size will be approximately 8\" smaller from both height and width). Please contact artist for additional costs in stretching, mounting, custom wood framing and for additional shipping and courier options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature. \u003c\/span\u003eCollectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact the artist Tania LaCaria for purchase information shipping original art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers\/carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang, where applicable) or dismantled\/rolled for a more economical shipping approach (where applicable). For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the work in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; or for arranging personal arrangements for transportation for pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764165660860,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/I-Saved-Myself-white-background-sm.jpg?v=1778794871"},{"product_id":"versions-of-her","title":"Versions of Her","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.2” x 11.6”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on 300gsm archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI think of who I was \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore I learned how to say no.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI think of the version of me\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho was scared to disappoint others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut I’d disappoint myself,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasily, without missing a beat,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver and over again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI think about who I was\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd who I am\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd I wonder how we got from there to here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wonder what Little Me \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould think about that version of her\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat became this version of me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852421615804,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/versionsofherwhitebackground.jpg?v=1781293642"},{"product_id":"lessons-from-the-plants","title":"Lessons From The Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19.5” x 27.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on heavyweight Fabriano archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plants always know\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it’s time to bloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it’s time to pause\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it’s time to reach higher\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it’s time to be still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey lean towards the light \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey receive, they respond, they react.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey dance in the breeze\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey lay down strong roots\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey rest in the winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout worrying if the summer will return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey simply know how to be\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffortlessly beautiful, just by existing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Frame not included. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46877390536892,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/lessons-from-the-plants-background.jpg?v=1780005091"},{"product_id":"planting-season","title":"Planting Season","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19.5” x 25.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on heavyweight Fabriano archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enjoy a garden full of blooms\u003cbr\u003eShe must plant a garden full of seeds.\u003cbr\u003eShe tires at the thought \u003cbr\u003eOf another planting season,\u003cbr\u003eAnother commitment to the future\u003cbr\u003eThat calls for patience in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut just when she’s about to give up\u003cbr\u003eShe sees the buds emerge\u003cbr\u003eAnd remembers that\u003cbr\u003ePast sacrifices led\u003cbr\u003eTo today’s rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*shown alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/products\/lessons-from-the-plants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lessons from the Plants by Tania LaCaria works on paper large original art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLessons From The Plants\u003c\/a\u003e, this listing is for Planting Season only. Frame not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. 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The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46899444252860,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/plantingseasonbackgroundwhite.jpg?v=1780597051"},{"product_id":"soft-edges","title":"Soft Edges","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.2” x 11.6”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on 300gsm archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt really does happen like they say:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne day, a switch flips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike a sharp corner that’s been softened over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rocky cliffside that’s matured into a grassy hill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen seeing red turns to blue and then green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd she knows this gentle ache \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat replaced the throbbing agony\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoesn’t mean the pain has been erased.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt means she’s paid her dues, felt it all\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreaded, swam, rafted, bobbed through the rough tides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil she's no longer sentenced to a lifetime of sadness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe put it down. She got up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd walked forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Frame not included. \u003cbr\u003e*shown alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/products\/how-good-it-feels\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How Good It Feels Tania LaCaria works on paper silhouettes feminist self love art original\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHow Good It Feels\u003c\/a\u003e - this listing is for Soft Edges, only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46952684028092,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/soft_edges_website_white_background_JPG.jpg?v=1781290325"},{"product_id":"how-good-it-feels","title":"How Good It Feels","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.2” x 11.6”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic, coloured pencil on 300gsm archival paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo find comfort in your own company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo smile at yourself in the mirror.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo admire the lines on your face \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat tell a million stories of every snort-laugh,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery sob,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery time you told a story\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd your eyes lit up like starlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this era that worships the youth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd celebrates immortality,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbracing aging \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs an act of rebellion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Frame not included. \u003cbr\u003e*shown alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/products\/soft-edges\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"soft edges Tania LaCaria works on paper acrylic\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoft Edges\u003c\/a\u003e  - this listing is for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow Good It Feels, only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted out as a goodbye-love-letter and visual homage to the artist’s studio space (that she named Joy), that was built for her by her father and family in 2022. When Tania sold her home and her belongings, and had to say goodbye to her beloved studio in summer 2025, she found herself overcome with conflicting emotions of grief and excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection explores the emotional paradox that comes with saying goodbye. Visual expression is motivated by the artist’s extreme emotions of excited anticipation (of what comes next) and the conflicting tendency to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catastrophize the future (fear that the next chapter will pale in comparison to the last). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first two large format works in this collection were created in the studio before the artist left. The colour palettes were determined out of necessity in an attempt to use whatever paint tubes were half empty and not worth packing or moving to the next (unknown) space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther works in this collection tell the story of the artist’s (mostly blundered) attempts to experiment with new techniques while she was limited in space and resources, resulting in further catastrophizing as she felt she couldn’t reach her full creative potential without access to her old space and abundance of packed up materials. What resulted during this time is a series of somewhat disjointed works that were borne out of pouring ink onto folded canvas that was nailed to a colleague’s studio wall; and a body of work on small offcuts of canvas that were too large to throw away but felt too small to make for impactful work. The artist includes these experimental pieces in this collection because they visually tell the story of moving through an uncomfortable and awkward creative time of transition and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her attempt to capture what nostalgia feels like and reminisce on past memories in her studio, Tania attempts to paint her own figure as it’s projected onto canvas from past videos taken of her in her studio, most notably a documentary called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushes and Ordeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amir Akbari that follows Tania’s life as an aspiring artist for six months in 2024. As video is projected onto canvas, Tania realizes she’s never fully able to render a complete scene or image; a performative commentary on her attempt to hold onto memories that are hazy and intangible at the best of times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ode To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of new beginnings, an honouring of endings, and a realization that memories are always in motion, changing and fleeting, even if they were “captured” in the past, memories are never fully realized in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMore info about this painting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis original painting on heavyweight 300gsm Fabriano archival paper is available for acquisition through Tania LaCaria Studio's direct website. It’s currently available for free pickup, or can be shipped rolled in a tube (additional cost). This piece would look great framed and mounted behind glass with paper edges exposed for a more polished look. Please contact the artist via contact form to inquire about additional costs in framing or shipping\/courier options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry with artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e For local collectors, pick-up is available in either North Toronto or in Vaughan, Ontario, depending on the location of the art in question (address provided after acquisition) - click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tania LaCaria booking studio time pickup calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/cal.com\/tania-lacaria-studio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to book a pick-up time or studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the collectors\/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping; and buyer is welcome to arrange their own transportation or pickup. The artist (or gallery) will facilitate the shipping\/pickup process by obtaining various quotes, packaging the product safely and scheduling a pickup date at no extra cost. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46952801075388,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/How_Good_It_Feels_white_background.jpg?v=1781292939"}],"url":"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/collections\/an-ode-to-joy.oembed?page=2","provider":"TaniaLaCariaStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}