WALL SPACE GALLERY & BEING Studio

BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities where artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing. At WALL SPACE GALLERY, we are committed to exhibitions that represent both emerging and established Canadian artists working in traditional and new media.

With both visions aligning so well, our goal is to provide a greater community-based arts experience, which centres on inclusive and engaging exhibitions, events and great artistic initiatives.

WALL SPACE GALLERY will feature BEING Studio's artist of the month, carry their artists' greeting cards, and host events for BEING Studio.

Emilia Valerio | Artist of the Month

Dec 5 - Dec 23

Artist Statement

"Togetherness" is a painting inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and about people of color taking back their power. As Emilia shares: "We are all the same on the inside. If we worked together, the world would be very different." Each rectangle symbolizes different aspects of conflict, connection and collaboration. 

Emilia Valerio

Emilia Valerio is an artist at BEING Studio who is inspired by everything from puddles, flowers, people - and other artists’ work. Her work is often experimental, working with different mediums, tools and styles inspired by the world around her. She
enjoys art, cosplaying and exploring the woods.   

Cards by BEING Studio Artists