Darcie Bernhardt in Conversation with Patricia Feheley

Artist Darcie Bernhardt in conversation with gallery director, Patricia Feheley, for Bernhardt’s solo exhibition “From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean“. Together they provide in depth discussions into each painting, providing context for Bernhardt’s reimagining of their memories from home. Expanses of negative space convey the ephemeral and ever-changing quality of one’s memory, as they transmit from one generation to … Read More

Darcie Bernhardt in Conversation with John Geoghegan

Feheley Fine Arts has been pleased to exhibit Darcie Bernhardt: From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean. On June 4, we had the pleasure of hosting Darcie Bernhardt in conversation with John Geoghegan, Curator at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Throughout the discussion, Bernhardt guided audiences through the exhibition, pausing at each work to share the layered narratives behind the … Read More

Darcie Bernhardt: From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean

“From the Peel to the Arctic Ocean is inspired by my travels to Fort McPherson, along the Peel River to the coastline of Tuktoyaktuk. Focusing on the bright evanescent light of peak daylight, to the deep shadows and colours as seen in Jijuu Always Has Good Luck on Sundays (2026). The interior scenes such as Nungki’s Pattern Collection (2026) and … Read More

Michael Massie: From My Mind

Michael Massie (1962–) is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist best known for his intricately crafted silver teapots and sculptural works. His creations often blend sharp wit with personal reflections, drawing inspiration from his Inuit, Métis, and Scottish heritage. His latest body of work marks a continuation of his refined practice. Shifting his focus from three-dimensional forms to the two-dimensional realm, Massie … Read More

David Hannan: Crossing Territories

David Hannan‘s latest solo exhibition, “Crossing Territories”, investigates the connection between humanity and the natural world using a blend of wood, paint, sculpture, collage, and textiles. David Hannan (b. 1971) is a Métis multi-media artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Examining the dynamic relationship between humans and animals sharing the same space, his graphic collage work and paintings engage with themes … Read More

“Discovering Oscar Cahén: The Warrior” A documentary film by Howard Brull

Toronto Premiere Screening Discovering Oscar Cahén: The Warrior A documentary film by Howard Brull Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Paradise Theatre 1006 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M2 Doors: 6:00 p.m. Screening: 7:00 p.m. Q & A: 8:00 p.m. To reserve tickets, click here. TrépanierBaer and Feheley Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Cahén archives, is pleased to announce the Canadian premiere of … Read More

Discovering Oscar Cahén: The Warrior

In an exciting collaborative first, Feheley Fine Arts and TrépanierBaer Gallery are thrilled to present the exhibition Discovering Oscar Cahén: The Warrior opening November 13, 2021 at Centre Space (located inside Feheley Fine Arts) in Toronto. The exhibition features an extraordinary selection of Cahén’s paintings and works on paper, some of which have not been exhibited in a commercial gallery … Read More

Panel Talk: Oscar Cahén

In conjunction with the exhibition Discovering Oscar Cahén: The Warrior, Feheley Fine Arts and TrépanierBaer were pleased to present a panel talk on the life and work of Canadian abstract painter and illustrator, Oscar Cahén. Panelists included Sara Angel, Founder and Executive Director, Art Canada Institute; Jaleen Grove, Author, Oscar Cahén: Life & Work; Robert Enright, Contributing Editor, Border Crossings … Read More

Post-Fair: Art Toronto 2021

It was so good to be back at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the 2021 iteration of Art Toronto. Half the size but double the fun, this year’s Feheley Fine Arts booth featured new drawings by Kinngait artists Shuvinai Ashoona, Saimaiyu Akesuk, Ooloosie Saila, Ningiukulu Teevee, and Qavavau Manumie. Paintings on canvas were also featured. Two were by Tuktoyaktuk-born … Read More

Traumoeba: Oscar Cahén

Traumeoba Oscar Cahén

Born in 1916 to a Jewish-German family, Oscar Cahén’s life was soon to be riddled with traumatic experiences. In 1933, at the onset of the Second World War, the Cahéns were robbed of their German citizenship and forced to flee. Cahén’s father, Fritz Max Cahén, was targeted as one of the leaders of an anti-Nazi resistance group, causing further anxiety … Read More

Darcie Bernhardt – Akisuktuaq

Darcie Bernhardt Interview

Feheley Fine Arts was pleased to present Darcie Bernhardt’s first solo exhibition at the gallery in June, 2021. The exhibition’s title Akisuktuaq is an Inuvialuktun word which, when translated to English, means “striking a shiny object with its rays.” Evocative of sparkle, light, and shine, Bernhardt’s paintings convey Akisuktuaq—from the medium they are primed with, to their play on highly … Read More

Darcie Bernhardt: Akisuktuaq

(Digitized catalogue below) I am from Tuktuyaaqtuuq in the Northwest Territories, where the Arctic Ocean and streams were my playground and coated with snow. This has allowed me to create work about both the harsh conditions and the gentle flowers of the land. I find inspiration in the voices of elders, the flowers of the boreal environment and the roots … Read More