Taxonomy is the science of naming, cataloguing, and describing animals and other living things. I’ve been independently studying taxonomy for my whole life, because the idea of finding new species and trying to sort through the wonder of all living things is pretty incredible to me. This watercolour drawing is a jumble of whales and falcons, in a tribute to the beauty and chaos of nature.

Laura Thipphawong

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I am a Canadian-Laotian artist, writer, and historian, and have exhibited art and presented my research throughout several galleries and international academic forums. After moving from a small town in northern Ontario to Toronto to pursue a career in the arts, I began showing in group and solo exhibits in Toronto galleries before receiving a medal and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical studies from OCAD University, and a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Toronto. My studio practice in oil painting and drawing is representative of my research on the complex narrative symbolism of the psyche in response to various social factors, with focus on sexuality, horror, folklore, and natural science.   My work has been exhibited and featured in various reputable galleries and publications, such as CBC Arts, New Visionary Magazine, the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite in Toronto, and the National Gallery of Canada.