February 2021: Nostaliga by Botros Durra

From the moment I came to Toronto, 6 months ago, I was fascinated by its diversity and inclusiveness. Its people’s care and warmth have reminded me of my home country, the way I like to remember it, before the war. It was the place where I studied Performing Arts, and where I shaped my perception and aesthetic sense.

Now, Toronto is enriching my experience and opening new doors that I have never thought existed; even when I am not holding a brush or in front of a canvas, the city keeps me imagining and painting. My paintings for this exhibition are dedicated to everyone who can relate to “nostalgia”.

This time with myself reminded me of another kind of love … self-love. In the busyness of everyday life, we sometimes forget to pay attention to ourselves. This time of tranquillity ignited feelings that I did not pay attention to earlier, but suddenly there blossomed within me a thousand flowers

To purchase, please contact Botros Durra directly by email. (20% of sales will go to First Unitarian.)

Sunderland Hall

Our main worship space is an ideal place for showing artwork. The large skylight and high ceilings enhance the room while the gallery space has its own lighting to allow the works to be shown to their best advantage.

We also have a smaller display area in our library, where art from our members is displayed for up to two months.

The artists who display their work in these spaces often offer some pieces for sale, with a small percentage of the price going to the congregation. Please contact the artist if you are interested in purchasing a work.

Artists interested in exhibiting their work in our Sunderland Hall gallery are invited to contact the Arts Committee chair by email.

(During the time of Covid-19 restrictions, we are unable to host art shows in Sunderland Hall, but we will be posting Virtual Art Shows.)

This Year’s Shows

The following shows were planned for Sunderland Hall in 2020:

Previous Years’ Shows

The following shows were held in Sunderland Hall in 2019:

The following shows were held in Sunderland Hall in 2018:

The following shows were held in Sunderland Hall in 2017:

The following shows were held in 2016:

The following shows were held in 2015: