Estimated Value: $50 This drawing is a recreation of “Lovers II” by Renee Magritte (1928) and discusses the struggles of being a queer person in Islam, particularly in countries governed under Sharia law. Under these circumstances, LGBTQ+ folks cannot freely express themselves and must operate under a great deal of fear and secrecy. In extreme cases, the consequences can be life-threatening. Here, the viewer is called to reflect on how external governing factors such as religion, culture and environment shape an individual’s experience through space.

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SARA is a Toronto-based artist who primarily works in pencil in the style of hyperrealism. Her work is largely inspired by her lived experience and touches on themes surrounding gender, race, religion, sexuality, and most recently, the climate crisis. SARA first began her career in the arts painting murals for local businesses in Ottawa and low-income neighbourhoods in Toronto. She continues to take on projects that uplift communities and build resilience.