40" x 60" x 1.5"
Flashe, acrylic, ink, book pages on canvas
2025
She looked for answers in the darkness.
She begged Wisdom to visit her through the words of others.
Everyone else knew better, knew more.
She knew nothing.
She climbed the stairs in the palace of her mind
Over and over again
Looking behind old doors for new answers.
Then she realized
Wisdom can’t be found
It must be earned
By spending time in both the light and the darkness.
*book pages from A Second Treasury of Kahlil Gibran
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.*