KEEP GOING
sharai mustatia is a Métis/Romanian artist whose work is shaped by their journey of healing through intergenerational trauma. As a mother who was coerced into giving up two children for adoption, their art explores survival, loss, and a search for belonging. Through analogue photography and experimental techniques, sharai's images are emotional and spiritual reflections, layered with meaning, healing, and processes of reconciliation with past and present.
At the heart of sharai's work is a desire to connect - not only with themselves but with others who may share struggles through grief and loss. As sharai explores their ancestral roots, their understanding of where they come from informs how the past affects their own life. sharai's art of visual storytelling becomes a path of potent self-forgiveness and reclaiming pieces of themselves thought lost.
"KEEP GOING" is a space of healing, self-discovery, and a reminder that transformation, growth, and belonging are attainable.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Fri, Oct 23, 2026 at Moose Jaw Cultural Centre
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 to Sat, Jan 23, 2027 at Gallery Works and The Third Dimension
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027 to Fri, Apr 23, 2027 at Sherven-Smith Art Gallery
- Fri, Oct 1, 2027 to Tue, Nov 23, 2027 at Community pARTners Gallery
- Sat, Jan 1, 2028 to Wed, Feb 23, 2028 at Station Arts Centre Cooperative
- Thu, Jun 1, 2028 to Fri, Jun 23, 2028 at John V. Hicks Gallery at the Margo Fournier Arts Centre