Raquel Mendes
Curated by Daniel Mira
'They Whispered Sacred Words into the Wind'
May 14 to 20, 2026
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Gallery B
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Opening Reception:
Wed May 13, 6pm
Gallery Hours:
11am to 6pm
What winds hear us when we whisper? How do our bodies move the earth? What affects reflect the spirits circulating around us? They Whispered Sacred Words into the Wind is an exploration in photography and spirit by Raquel Mendes in collaboration with her daughters, and curated by Daniel Mira. Longing for stronger ties with ancestral knowledge, the artist sought to enlist the wisdom of her progeny in a deeply invested venture into embodied relational experience through play and art. The artist positions herself as witness, guest, and participant in her children's spontaneous acts of connection with the urban more-than-human worlds they inhabit.
Raquel Mendes (@raquelmendes.art ) is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher from Brazil based in Toronto. Her work has been shown in exhibitions in Brazil, Canada, United States and Argentina, exploring themes around relationality, feminist subjectivity, and the interconnectedness of existence. She performs research that explores practical engagements of reciprocal multispecies exchange in urban environments through auto-ethnographic and research-creation methodologies. She has a BFA from Universidade de Brasília in Brazil, an MFA from OCAD University, and is currently a PhD student in the Environmental Studies program at York University.
Curated by: Daniel Mira (@danielmira.art )
This exhibition contains scents.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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Pierre St-Jacques
'People in the City'
Presented by Station Independent Projects
May 8 - 16
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Gallery A
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Opening Reception:
Friday, May 8th, 2026: 6-8 pm
Gallery Hours:
Thursday to Sunday from 1-6 pm
St-Jacques’ (@pierresaintjacques ) new body of work reflects a diffused sense of disorientation that feels inseparable from contemporary life. Society has created systems so complex that attempts to improve one area often produce unintended consequences elsewhere. The result is a pervasive uncertainty—a feeling that it’s no longer clear where we stand, or how best to move forward. These works sit within that uncertainty. They speak to the unease of navigating a world we have meticulously constructed yet struggle to inhabit comfortably.
St‑Jacques wanted to approach the people in his work with generosity while acknowledging their flaws—seeing those imperfections as meaningful and worth understanding, as if the people in the works gathered endless measurements only to find the final structure doesn’t quite fit. The figures exist within that awkwardness, searching for grounding, connection, and meaning in the gaps.
Pierre St-Jacques
'People in the City'
Presented by Station Independent Projects (@station_independent )
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Pierre St‑Jacques is a Toronto‑based artist working in video and 2D media, often creating multi‑channel installations and finished sketchbook pieces. He has exhibited widely in Canada and the U.S., with work shown at Artist Space, Station Independent Projects, the Bronx Museum, BRIC, and various art fairs and film festivals. His recent work includes the four‑channel installation Two Birds on a Wire and new canvases depicting contemporary urban life.
for one week only, the works that have been mine for so long, will become yours.
“this is what living feels like” will be at @remotegallery from May 22-28 with events taking place all week, a full program rooted in connection and community. the goal is to not just exist, but to participate, let’s do that together :)
for the first time ever, this work will be displayed, and for the first time ever (probably?) you’ll be allowed to, and encouraged, to touch the work, to feel it tangibly under your fingertips. this is beyond a standard gallery show and we’ll be breaking some rules by bringing you texture and mixed media this way. let’s feel it all in person starting next week. find dates, show times and workshops at the link in my bio :)
‼️ TORONTO ‼️
Experience Sami Mckay’s FIRST solo art exhibition “this is what living feels like” starting May 22-28 @remotegallery
Enjoy a week long series of workshops, talks, and interactive events (‘:
🌸 MAY FLOWERS MARKET 🌸 | May 24th 12pm-5pm
•Bringing you handmade art and goods from over 12 local creators! including myself (; and miss @rhiannnonwalker
•Enjoy some WONDERFUL live music from local artist @vanessanoelle.mp3 bringing you originals, covers, and extras! With musicians @xayyyyy__@xavier.lucente
🐸 WORKSHOP 🐸 | May 27th 6pm-7:30pm
I am BEYOND grateful when I say, I’ll be hosting my very FIRST crochet workshop!
•Join me on May 27th and learn all the basics to tapestry crochet.
•We will apply colourwork techniques and bring a simple frog pattern to life! Take home a frog, learn a new craft, and connect with new people 🤭
(Do not fret, this is a beginner class! If you’ve been wanting to learn, Id love for you to join me ❤️)
DETAILS:
This is a WEEK long event, extending beyond a viewing. @samimckay has poured so much time, effort, and energy to bring this all into fruition.
Find all dates, showtimes, and workshops at the link in my bio (;
Feel free to message me with any questions <3
#toronto #torontomarkets #torontoartists #torontoevents
My new series of paintings, The Brush Returns, debuts at Remote Gallery in Toronto from June 3–7. I’d love to see you at the reception on Saturday, June 6, from 2–4pm, where I’ll be giving an artist talk at 2:30pm. The gallery will be open by appointment throughout the show, so feel free to reach out to schedule a visit.
Pre-sales open June 2nd for newsletter subscribers and by gallery appointment.
Exhibition dates: June 3–7, 2026
Location: Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
Gallery Hours: By chance or appointment with the artist
Reception: Sat June 6, 2-4pm (Artist Talk at 2:30pm)
About the show:
The Brush Returns marks a turning point in my practice. After nearly 15 years of working without brushes on canvas, l’ve allowed myself to pick one up again. What began as a self-imposed challenge to embrace gravity grew into an internationally recognized technique. But somewhere along the way, that recognition became a restriction.
Returning to the brush feels risky, vulnerable, and exciting all at once. This series is about letting go of old rules and allowing my technique to evolve-where brushes and drips now work together to bring nature back into the city.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Akin Member Janne Reuss’ (@jannereuss ) photo installation, ‘Urban Sky’, to the Akin Vitrine Gallery from May 23rd-31st, 2026. ‘Urban Sky’ is a conceptual installation as part of CONTACT Photography Festival 2026. Find out more about the installation and the artist on our latest blog post (link in bio).
Installation photographed at Remote Gallery (@remotegallery )
#jannereuss #contactphotographyfestival #akin
y’all thought i was just having a show???
i’m beyond excited to share with you the events line up from may 23-28. from talks, to workshops, to markets, we’re doing it all!
for tickets or to get reminders to your inbox, check out the link in my bio!!
FUN STUFF:
🤍MAY FLOWERS MARKET: SUNDAY, MAY 24 @ 12-5pm
🤍 ARTIST SOCIAL: SATURDAY, MAY 23 @ 7-9pm
TALKS:
🤍BUILDING A CREATIVE LIFE: SATURDAY, MAY 23 @ 10am-11am
🤍BEING AN ARTIST IN THE DIGITAL AGE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 @ 3-4pm
🤍MINDFUL ENDINGS: FINDING CLOSURE THROUGH ART: THURSDAY MAY 28 @ 10am-11am
WORKSHOPS:
🤍MIXED MEDIA 101: SATURDAY, MAY 23 @ 3:30-6pm
🤍 EXPLORING ABSTRACT SELF-PORTRAITS: SUNDAY, MAY 24 @ 6-7:30pm
🤍A THING IS A PLACE IS A PRAYER IS ALIVE: A POETRY WORKSHOP WITH @mister_dreamgirl : MONDAY, MAY 25 @ 7-8:30pm
🤍 TANGIBLE MEMORIES: ARTIFACT MAKING: TUESDAY, MAY 26 @ 7-8:30pm
🤍 INTRO TO TAPESTRY CROCHET with @maia.camara : WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 @ 6-7:30pm
also, i’ve got open gallery times, this means ‘this is what living feels like’ will be in it’s true form and is your opportunity to see the art show in full swing!! those times, you’ll find me and the exhibition at remote gallery if you want to check out the full show for free!!
ok love u please come and join a workshop or two or three or spend every waking minute with me the week of may 23-28
#torontoevents #toronto #torontoart #torontomeetups #torontomarkets
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" I have been a member of the Akin Collective for approximately 10 years. Over this period, I have had the opportunity to work alongside, share with, and feel support from a host of artists in the Toronto community. These artists span disciplines and career stages, coming from diverse communities in Toronto. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of this burgeoning community.
The spaces are affordable and offer a huge range in sizes (I have moved around between 4 spaces). The Akin Collective supports artists in so many ways with an extensive network of resources, events and opportunities."
– Bernadette Peets, Akin Dupont Member
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Bernadette Peets latest body of work is coming to Remote Gallery:
'Recent Landscapes'
April 30 - May 6
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Gallery A
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In my almost 40 years of creating art, I've been on a continuous quest to express my thoughts, ideas and feelings about the world around me with honesty and sincerity. I'm not interested in being defined by a single style; as I want my art to reflect my ongoing growth and evolution as an individual.
Trained in drawing and painting, my diverse background as a theatre designer, costumer, and props maker has expanded my skills across various mediums. I adapt my materials and techniques to best suit the subject matter I'm exploring. My work spans sculptural installations like 'Body Count', 3D dioramas such as 'Made in Canada’ and layered mixed media panels in my recent plexiglass layered landscape paintings.
I explore subjects ranging from the human figure, objects, landscapes and combinations of all three. I enjoy creating artworks with depth that I explore through painted or physical layers, encouraging viewers to look closely and engage thoughtfully. Vibrant, saturated colors are a a hallmark of my work, used to heighten intensity and evoke emotion. There's often a hidden message in my art, inviting the viewer to see beyond the surface and engage with the deeper meaning of the work.
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99% of you have to go, the rest of you can stay
Dave Addington, Jeff Elkow & Jen Gaatch
Thurs. May 7: 12-9pm
Fri. May 8: 12-11pm
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Gallery B
Opening Reception: Fri. May 8: 6-11
This exhibition presents photographs by Jeff Elkow (@jayvelcro ), David Addington (@davidaddingtonphoto ), and Jen Gaatch that explore the idea of sharing the same space while experiencing it in very different ways. Each artist looks at familiar places but notices different details, moods, and moments. What feels ordinary to one can seem distant or even unseen to another. Shown together, the photographs reveal how multiple realities can exist side by side, shaped by personal perspective and lived experience. The exhibition reflects on how we move through the same environments every day, often unaware of how differently others see and inhabit those same spaces.
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BALD BALL
Thursday May 2nd, 5pm to 9pm
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Gallery B
BALD BALL is a photography series highlighting the power and diversity of Black, bald women while promoting self love, acceptance and re-defining the social norms of beauty. Society is obsessed with long, straight, “good” hair. Lack of hair is never celebrated and beauty was something that had to be achieved, not something you already have. This series is about reclaiming narrative power. It is about saying, boldly and unapologetically, that Black bald women are beautiful, complex, and worthy of being seen in all our glory.
Deon Mars is a Black, queer, visual artist whose work centers intimate, story-driven imagery celebrating Black and LGBTQ+ communities. Since 2018, she has developed a distinctive voice through freelance practice and technical experience, with work exhibited internationally, including at Monad Gallery in Brooklyn for Black History Month 2026.
She has also co-directed a YouTube dramedy series with BSSN exploring relationship dynamics. As a multidisciplinary artist, Mars has presented work at Pride Toronto, contributed to SKETCH’s Queering Place, an earth-art installation and served as Visual Art Director with Peace Camp Theatre, developing a youth arts curriculum inspired by bell hooks’ All About Love.
At the heart of Mars’ practice is a deep commitment to Black love in all its forms. Her work seeks to expand narratives, promote self-love and acceptance, and honor the full spectrum of Black identity with care, intention, and unapologetic authenticity.
@the.viewfrommars@thebaldball
Bernadette Peets
'Recent Landscapes'
April 30 - May 6
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Gallery A
Opening Reception: Sun. May 3, 1 - 7 pm
Gallery Hours: 12 - 6 pm or by appointment
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In my recent landscape paintings, I explore the physical properties of oil paint—using wax paste, thinners, and varied mediums—to create contrasting surfaces within a single work. These material shifts mirror the complex elements that currently co-exist within the natural environment.
Calm areas such as skies and still water are rendered with smooth, thin layers, while thicker, textured applications are used to describe elements like dense tree lines, rugged terrain or turbulent water. This contrast reflects the tension between stability and disruption in the landscape.
Fluorescent acrylic underpainting subtly emerges through the surface, while neon-painted edges and plexiglass framing cast an artificial glow around each piece. This heightened, unnatural light interrupts the illusion of serenity, suggesting the increasing intrusion of human impact on the natural world.
The central piece, Burn Barrel, introduces an intrusive element into an otherwise serene landscape, establishing a tension between the human made object and the natural landscape.
The work reflects the inter-relationship that currently exists between the beauty of planet earth and the detrimental effects that the human species have had upon the natural environment.
—Bernadette Peets ( @b_peetsart )
#remotegallery #bernadettePeets
