opening reception: 6 - 8 PM, Thursday, February 29, 2024

hide presents a body of work by Chanel DesRoches attempting to deflect from her daunting fear of being seen. DesRoches’ artwork confronts the viewer through painterly gestures and sporadic mark-making, prompting a strategic distraction from the artist herself. Finding humour in what may appear as a ridiculous fear from someone producing work meant for public viewing, DesRoches positions her practice as an embodiment of an idealized, fearless self – each surface consciously acting as a confident placeholder looking to derail any signs of weakness.