Toronto Tree Portrait Exhibition - LEAF

Trees: these gentle giants occupy an important place in almost every Torontonian’s heart. They stir fond childhood memories, provide fresh-picked fruit in Toronto yards, tower over residential streets, and offer relief from hot, smoggy days. Vincenzo’s work challenges us to reach into our own memories, examine our relationship to trees, and consider what the city might be without them. Highlighting the many ways trees contribute to Toronto’s liveability, these 16 limited-edition prints use the language of light to convey the full beauty and worth of our urban forest.

A select group of respected Torontonians – ranging from artists and filmmakers to community activists and media personalities – have chosen the featured trees as the ones they feel closest to in the city. Their stories bring the viewer through an exploration of how trees relate to their personal sense of belonging, diversity, community building, and heritage preservation. Vincenzo’s work illustrates the deep connection as well as the personal relationships that exist between Torontonians and their trees.

All funds from the sale of each piece go towards LEAF’s (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) planting, education and training initiatives.

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