Programming

September 11 — October 25, 2025

Ashley Guenette

If a Tree Falls

Through an intuitive weaving of painting, drawing, and soft sculpture, Guenette explores the forest as refuge — a place where feelings, memories, and truths unfold in solitude.

Rooted in her journey through the soulful, magnetic landscape of Northern Ontario, each piece grows slowly, layered and organic, echoing the textures and colors of the North.

If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it; does it make a sound? ” In the hush beyond witness, does the expression still echo? In this stillness, she invites you to witness what remains unspoken, yet deeply felt.

Guenette is a Franco-Ontarian multidisciplinary artist from the serene landscapes of Northern Ontario currently working towards her PhD at Nipissing University. Her work combines academic rigor with a deep connection to nature.

Opening: Thursday, September 11th 2025 at 5 pm.


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Ashley Guenette

Ashley Guenette is a multidisciplinary Franco-Ontarian artist from the serene landscapes of Northern Ontario. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Guenette combines academic rigor with a deep connection to nature in her work. Her art explores the interaction between color, form, and emotion, continually pushing the boundaries of her creativity and inviting viewers into a world where nature and expression intertwine. Guenette has exhibited her work across Northern, Southern, and Eastern Ontario, captivating audiences with a style that resonates on both a personal and universal level. In addition to her artistic practice, she shares her passion for art as an educator in the Fine Arts Department at the University of Waterloo and is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at Nipissing University.

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