Toronto, April 2022

Triposphere Art Show

Inspirations from prayer, meditation, psychedelics, and other altered states of mind

A man with short dark hair, wearing a hoodie and jacket, looking at illuminated decorative crosses at night in a colorful lighted setting.

Triposphere Art Show 2022 Recap

The Arts

Cosmic multimedia experience

A chalk drawing of a human eye on a black background, with the iris depicted in rainbow colors. The eye is surrounded by a cracked pattern. The text above the eye reads "THE EYES ARE USELESS" and below reads "WHEN THE MIND IS BLIND".
A surreal artwork depicting a human face intertwined with abstract, swirling black and white patterns and clouds at the base.
A person sitting cross-legged, reading a book, with long hair covering their face, depicted in a stylized, artistic manner against a pink background.
Two yellow squares on a wall with various small objects attached to them. The left square has a small green and black object, a blue tube, and a small wooden-handled screwdriver. The right square has a corkscrew, a piece of aluminum foil, and a cardboard tube.
Decorative Islamic art design featuring a blue and gold pattern border, a star-shaped central motif, and water splash effects with geometric elements and Arabic script.
A stylized digital illustration of a person with a blue skin tone sitting against a starry night sky. The person's head is a smoking pipe, with smoke forming cloud-like faces with lips and teeth, resembling a surreal, abstract art piece.
Close-up of a white mannequin's face with a smooth surface against a black background.
Painting of a brown puppy with green eyes, surrounded by large green and purple leaves, with a cloudy sky background.
Artwork combining an image of a galaxy, the sun, planets, and scientific diagrams, surrounded by decorative Arabic calligraphy and geometric pattern borders.
A decorative mirror with text overlay, reflecting a woman taking a photo. The mirror has a gold ornate frame and is mounted on a wall. The reflection shows her holding a phone, with a ceiling light and some interior decor visible.
Cute illustration of a small creature with a mushroom cap for a head, sitting cross-legged on a tree stump during rainfall, with a dark blue sky and raindrops falling, and a tiny plant growing beside.
A pile of shredded, processed paper or cotton-like material on a white surface.
An artistic representation of Earth with interconnected geometric lines and smaller Earth icons around it, set against a patterned background with Arabic calligraphy.
Enhanced illustration of the sun with magnetic field lines, surrounded by depictions of Earth at four cardinal points, on a decorative background with Arabic calligraphy border.
Abstract painting of a figure with a hooded garment, surrounded by splashes of gold, white, blue, and black paint.
A satellite image of a hurricane over the ocean, framed by a decorative star-shaped border on a patterned green background with Arabic calligraphy surrounding the border.
Digital illustration of a woman with a short buzz cut hairstyle, looking slightly upward and to the left, with a background of abstract black and blue lines.
A large pipe sculpture with an illuminated fiery inside and a sign underneath that reads 'Ceci est une pipe' in French, meaning 'This is a pipe'.

And more…

A decorative artwork featuring the Sun, Earth, and Moon within geometric star patterns on a dark background with red, blue, and gold accents.
A surreal illustration of a woman with exaggerated features, a large head, short black bob haircut, and a small face with big eyes, set against an orange patterned background.
An artistic depiction of Earth's phases with the moon's positions surrounding it, set against an ornate geometric background with gold and black accents, and Arabic script border.
Abstract watercolor painting with bold blue, red, black, and pink brushstrokes on a white background.

The Artists

  • Black-and-white portrait of a woman with wavy dark hair, smiling and looking at the camera, in front of a blurred bookshelf background.

    Kharisel Nosis

  • A simple black-and-white drawing of a person with a smiling face, wearing a hoodie, with closed eyes and a peaceful expression, set against a starry night sky.

    High Smileson

  • Black and white photo of a young woman with a bow in her hair, wearing a sleeveless top, sitting outdoors with a bamboo fence in the background.

    Arantxa Arreaza

  • A man with dark hair and a beard working in a music studio with two monitors, studio speakers, a keyboard, and music production equipment on the desk.

    Dr Touchscreen

  • Portrayed woman with long dark hair, wearing a black top, against a plain background.

    Hocus Focus

  • Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a hoodie, looking at the camera, with a neutral expression, outdoors with a dark wall and some plants in the background.

    Bita Pourkian

  • Black and white close-up of a woman's face, showing her left eye, part of her nose, and lips, with straight hair against a dark background.

    Vic So

  • Black and white photo of a young child wearing a helmet and raincoat, sitting on a tricycle, with an outdoor background of fence and field.

    Serge Khrumalo

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with long, curly hair, smiling, wearing a necklace and earrings, against a dark background.

    Samaneh Sadaghiani

  • A healthcare worker in a medical facility wearing a surgical mask, hairnet, and protective gown, standing next to medical equipment.

    Alex Poutiainen

  • A black-and-white close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with a beard and shaved head, wearing a t-shirt, sitting indoors with blurred plants and a picture frame in the background.

    Javid Jah

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with styled short hair, wearing a leather jacket, looking to the side against a plain background.

    Trevor Landon

  • A cartoon-style character with large horns, closed eyes, and tribal face paint, wearing an ear cuff and a necklace with spikes, set against a black background.

    J Boba

  • A man with a buzz cut saluting with his right hand, wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, and tie, looking at the camera in a black-and-white portrait.

    Khalid Mokhtarzada

  • Stylized illustration of a pair of shorts and a golf ball.

    Wonder

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with short, dark hair wearing a diamond choker necklace and earrings, standing against a plain light background.

    Ana Althoff

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with glasses, short hair, and a beard, looking to the side with a contemplative expression, standing against a textured wall.

    Gustavo Quintini

  • Cartoon character standing on a small island holding a flag, with stars and lines emanating from the character, wearing a dress with a star symbol.

    Lan Lannie Yolani Star Le

  • Cartoon avatar of a surprised man with glasses, short hair, and a goatee.

    Leo Schwarz

  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing earrings and a V-neck top, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.

    Lily Le

  • A young woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a light-colored shirt, in front of a wooden wall.

    Linh Le

  • A black-and-white photo of a man with long hair and a beard, standing against a brick wall. He has a serious expression, and the sunlight creates shadows on his face.

    Michael Melo

Intergalactic space travellers

Community

From sensory explorers to the stoics who meditate and pray daily, we’re honoured to have honoured guests from all walks of life join us to celebrate spring and experience the art of altered states.

A group of diverse young adults at a party, smiling and posing for a photo under string lights. Some hold drinks, and background features colorful wall art.
Three people look at a rotating, illuminated, geometric art piece displayed outside a building at night.
People viewing a colorful pop art piece with hearts, mountains, and water at an art gallery under purple lighting.
Two women standing close together, smiling at the camera. One has black hair and is wearing a black textured jacket, the other has dark brown hair and is wearing a white ruffled sleeve top, holding a glass of water.
A group of seven diverse people gathered at a social event, smiling for a photo. They are standing in front of a sign that mentions 'Triposphere' and 'cancel onance'. Some are holding drinks, and one person is eating a piece of fried chicken.
A group of people at an art gallery, a man in a denim jacket and a woman in a dark hoodie are smiling and seemingly enjoying each other's company.
Two bartenders dressed as airline pilots behind a bar at a takeoff-themed bar, wearing pilot hats and sunglasses, smiling at the camera with a drink cooler and lime and lemon garnishes on the counter.
A man sitting on a black bench in front of a colorful celestial themed artwork on the wall, with a red patterned rug on the floor and a white wall.
A man and woman standing together at a party, holding glasses of water and smiling at the camera.
A woman dressed as a flight attendant holding a bowl of small oranges and a bowl of individually wrapped candies labeled 'Made' at an indoor party or event.
A smiling man in a black beanie, beige coat, plaid scarf, and colorful pants is making a peace sign with his hand at a crowded indoor event.

Next stop: Hanoi.

This December, Triposphere lands in Vietnam. An invitation to wander dreamscapes, spark new perspectives, and celebrate imagination together. We believe dreams are the fuel of transformation, and this show is where they take shape.

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