Artwork Collection

Wild Torontonians: Seeing the Magic in the Mundane

This series explores Toronto wildlife, referenced from my own personal archive of photos throughout the years since moving to the city in 2020. I was drawn to create these works to show an appreciation for the local wildlife that may go overlooked or unappreciated, and giving every one of them their own spotlight and magical moment for being a part of our city. I’ve titled them to draw parallels to humans living in the city alongside our less domesticated neighbours.

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Daily Commute
Daily Commute

Painting

Daily Commute

A city rat (was seen near the subway station, hence the "commute")

Highrise Living
Highrise Living

Painting

Highrise Living

A backlit squirrel climbing a tree

House Hunting
House Hunting

Painting

House Hunting

A rabbit hiding in the shadowed shrubbery

Night Shift
Night Shift

Painting

Night Shift

A raccoon in a tree, fragmented street lamp shining on the tree

Small Talk
Small Talk

Painting

Small Talk

A bunch of sparrows chirping together in a bush

Work by

Grace Pedersen

Painter and Crafter

“I love to explore themes of the everyday and capture small moments in time. ”