{"product_id":"lessons-from-the-plants","title":"Lessons From The Plants","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\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 \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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/lessons-from-the-plants-background.jpg?v=1780005091","url":"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/products\/lessons-from-the-plants","provider":"TaniaLaCariaStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}