Held at Livart in Montreal in June 2024, "Choisir La Douceur" showcased how
art-centered interventions can foster empathy and responsibility in interpersonal relationships, encouraging collective care. The exhibition highlighted interdependence, emphasizing that true well-being is a shared experience. Through personal narratives, the artists showcased innovative artistic practices, including textile photography, mural painting, and graphic design. Their works invited deep reflection and genuine connection, reminding us that care is not an isolated act but an ongoing process that fosters pro-social and pro-environmental behaviors.
art-centered interventions can foster empathy and responsibility in interpersonal relationships, encouraging collective care. The exhibition highlighted interdependence, emphasizing that true well-being is a shared experience. Through personal narratives, the artists showcased innovative artistic practices, including textile photography, mural painting, and graphic design. Their works invited deep reflection and genuine connection, reminding us that care is not an isolated act but an ongoing process that fosters pro-social and pro-environmental behaviors.
At the heart of a nurturing hand, a flower blossoms, symbolizing inner growth. Two radiant faces shine on either side, embodying balance and harmony. Figures gracefully balance spheres on their heads, merging organic and geometric forms. This vibrant, optimistic mural by Isadora Ayesha Lima celebrates personal growth, equilibrium, and human connection. The artist’s creative process was deeply rooted in community—over five days, friends and loved ones joined her in bringing this large-scale piece to life. From concept to completion, the mural embodies the essence of care, transforming the act of painting into a shared experience of support and vitality.
Born in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) to a Brazilian mother and a Canadian father, Isadora Ayesha Lima is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in illustration, graphic design, and mural painting. Her work is distinguished by bold colors, playful compositions, and captivating narratives, drawing inspiration from comic book aesthetics and pop culture energy. Rooted in her diverse cultural heritage, Isadora explores themes ranging from queerness and spirituality to sensuality and desire. Her art serves as a portal to vivid, thought-provoking worlds, challenging norms while celebrating human complexity. Through her fearless and evocative approach, she invites audiences to engage beyond the surface, embracing the richness of diverse identities and experiences.
