“Every turn I take in Toronto reveals a city brimming with history, beautifully contrasted by modern innovations. Towering skyscrapers sit alongside 19th-century Victorian buildings and 1970s brutalist apartment complexes, coexisting on the same block. Fragments of old oak trees line streets like Jarvis, their deep roots struggling for sunlight beneath the towering condos—serving as living memories of once-thriving forests.Initially frustrated by Toronto's chaotic planning, I now appreciate the unexpected beauty within this disorder. The architecture and fragmented city parks resonate with my life's journey. Reflecting on my past—whether twenty, ten, or just five years ago—I see how much I've changed. Each of my experiences has become part of my foundation.The environment impacts my artistic process, deeply influenced by techniques passed down from my grandparents. I transform my trauma into beauty using Toronto's vibrant diversity as my canvas, creating a deeper connection with my audience and turning pain into power. ”