Online: November 8 to December 19, 2024

Oil and acrylic paintings in the Leonore Peyton Salon

Please note: the Leonore Peyton Salon is a multi-purpose space; therefore, viewing times are limited. Please call 604.664.1636 for viewing availability prior to your visit.

Make. Believe. is a celebration of childhood nostalgia, transporting you back to a time when you had the freedom and inspiration to play and be joyful. Felicia’s highly realistic paintings of toys and childhood objects highlight the intricate beauty of the ordinary and their significance as symbols of a shared childhood experience.

“Make believe” was the name we gave the creative games we played as children—the worlds we invented when we let our imaginations run wild, free from the burdens of responsibility and the restrictions of reality that dominate adult life. The artwork in this exhibit encourages the viewer to lose themselves in the simple joys of childhood, from collecting small plastic toys or snails in a jar to enjoying a frozen popsicle on a hot day. These works are meant to remind you of a time when you were the purest and simplest version of yourself.

If we had the permission and freedom to be curious, messy, emotional and imperfect as kids, why not embrace these qualities now—especially when we need them the most? As a mother of two and a fellow embracer of her inner child, Felicia challenges us to rediscover the magic of our youth to find a greater sense of joy, peace and self-acceptance.

Website: feliciafraser.com

Instagram: @hotdogsanddinosaurs

Opening Reception

November 15 • 7 pm to 9 pm • 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam

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