REST AND REPRIEVE: A WINDOW INTO CREATIVE SOLITUDE

CANADA, NY is proud to present Rest and Reprieve: A Window into Creative Solitude, a group exhibition benefitting Eighth House Residency, an interdisciplinary arts program nestled in the forests of central Vermont.

January 23 - February 22, 2025

Participating artists include: Joan Snyder, Derek Fordjour, Katherine Bradford, Hugo McCloud, Kylie Manning, Qualeasha Wood, Rachel Eulena Williams, Lee Mary Manning, Cindy Ji Hye Kim, Hanna Hur, LaKela Brown, Clifford Prince King, Chiffon Thomas, Xylor Jane, Bony Ramirez, Pedro Troncoso, Jamel Robinson, and Quay Quinn Wolf.

Curated by Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle, Managing Partner at CANADA, the exhibition explores the essential balance between stepping away from the demands of constant productivity and reconnecting with one’s inner world. Through a diverse array of works, Rest and Reprieve highlights how periods of creative sabbaticals—whether through intentional retreats or quiet moments of reflection—become fertile ground for innovation and renewal.

Equally important is the role of supportive communities in fostering artistic freedom. The exhibition underscores the collective power of networks that encourage and provide the freedom to explore without constraint. Participating artists have contributed works that reflect their experiences with creative solitude, intentional rest, or the influence of a nurturing community. Whether these works were born out of a retreat, a pause in their practice, or moments of contemplation, they showcase how rest and rejuvenation fuel creativity.

“Rest and Reprieve invites viewers to reflect on the critical role of intentional stillness in the creative process and the transformative impact of communities that nurture it,” says Christiana Boyle. “This exhibition celebrates the necessity of stepping away to recharge and reimagine, a value deeply embedded in the mission of Eighth House Residency.”