36" x 40" x 1.5" *framed in baltic birch plywood*
Flashe, acrylic on canvas
2025
The shadows are longer
On a lazy morning.
They watch them dance across the table
They sip coffee and tea
She tries to capture it all
But the light keeps moving
Changing.
Shifting.
Nothing stays the same.
They run out of peanut butter.
They go out for more coffee.
They walk through the park.
He gives her his hoodie.
With every fleeting hour of Sunday,
She watches the light slip away
Until there’s nothing left
But more shadows from the street lamps.
She misses him most on Sundays.
The Capacity collection is an exploration of the unique human ability to simultaneously let go, hold on, release, pivot and surrender all while experiencing both the mundane and important aspects of everyday life.
Capacity reflects on our human tendency to compartmentalize our experiences and emotions to maintain separation between different aspects of our lives with others, despite knowing that in a deeper, cosmic sense, we’re all interconnected—both with each other and with the past and future versions of ourselves.
The artist is fascinated by the stories others have shared about their capacity to endure, to accept, to grieve; to hold space for others and oneself at the same time, all through symbolic visual language that communicates shadow, light, containment, spilling over, autonomy and free will.
"She used to be afraid of the dark until she realized shadows are proof that there’s light."
- Tania LaCaria
Available for viewing in-studio by appointment.
More info about this product:
This painting was hand-stretched by the artist in her studio on a 1.5" gallery frame using 12oz cotton canvas. It can be mounted as an exposed canvas, or custom framed in a floating wood frame for a more polished look. This piece comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of its corresponding poetry and artist signature. Collectors are encouraged to contact the artist through the contact page or via email for additional quotes on shipping with other couriers and carriers that aren't listed. Paintings can be shipped crated (ready-to-hang) or dismantled/rolled for a more economical shipping approach - collectors are able to have the canvas re-stretched at a professional framer of their choice (stretcher bars can be included in shipping or discarded depending on buyer's request and plans to re-stretch the work, please note to include stretcher bars there may be an additional shipping cost for weight). For local collectors, a complimentary studio visit for pick-up is available in downtown Hamilton, Ontario (address provided after acquisition) - click HERE to book a pick-up time or studio visit.
Please note the collectors/buyer is responsible for charges associated with shipping and/or for providing arrangements 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. Reach out to the artist directly through the contact page for any inquiries regarding this piece.
*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world. Decorative frame not included.*