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Immersive Exhibition at Calgary Central Library

In August 2025, I Had the Opportunity to Share My Immersive Exhibition and Its Healing Power with More People by Installing It in One of Calgary’s Most Beautiful Buildings: the Central Library.

What to Expect

Attendees of Reconnect can expect a multi-sensory experience that extends beyond sight—inviting them to engage with nature through sound, scent, and emotion. The exhibition is designed to inspire a deeper connection to nature and highlight its healing power. Guests will also be invited to participate in a simple breathing exercise to fully immerse themselves in the moment. Through this journey, visitors are encouraged to slow down and make space in their busy lives for reflection, peace, and rejuvenation in the natural world.

About the Exhibition

 

The exhibition at Central Library is a continuation of my immersive project called Reconnect: The Healing Power of Nature, which first opened at the Calgary Marriott Hotel in November 2024. I created this exhibition to raise awareness about the importance of spending time in nature for our mental well-being. Thanks to the support of Central Library, I now have the opportunity to reach more people—and hopefully inspire many of them to reconnect with the natural world.

Featuring four large-scale 6x4 ft canvas prints, the exhibition goes beyond visual storytelling. Each piece is accompanied by carefully curated sound and scent elements to engage the senses and create a deeper emotional connection. Next to each artwork, you’ll find a written story and a QR code—scan it to listen to a melody composed by Calgary based artist Jared Judge, crafted specifically to complement the mood of each scene. Visitors are also invited to use natural-scented wooden sticks to complete this multi-sensory journey.

Running from August 1 to 31, 2025, this exhibition is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world—even in the middle of a busy urban setting.

Reconnect: The Healing Power of Nature

My second exhibition at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, and my first-ever immersive experience, is dedicated to the healing power of nature and its positive impact on mental well-being.

What to Expect:
 
Attendees of Reconnect can expect a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond the visual—engaging not only the eyes, but also sound and scent. The exhibition is designed to inspire a deeper connection to nature and highlight its healing power. Guests will also be invited to participate in a simple breathing exercise to fully immerse themselves in the moment. Through this journey, visitors are encouraged to slow down and make space in their busy lives for reflection, peace, and rejuvenation in the natural world.

About the Exhibition:


The exhibition is divided into two sections. The first section features five large 40x60" prints, each designed to engage multiple senses. Alongside each piece, a QR code will guide viewers to a webpage where they can read about the artwork and listen to a specially composed soundscape that evokes the scenery depicted. To enhance the sensory experience, a physical item and a scent connected to the print will be present, immersing viewers in the scene as though they were truly there. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own headphones to fully engage with the audio component.

A DOSE OF HAPPINESS - BANKERS HALL 

A Dose of Happiness is an experience center offering workshops around mental health through whole-life excellence, well-being and proactive mind health.

CALGARY CENTRAL LIBRARY 

Starting July 1st, 2024, I officially launched my first exhibition at the Calgary Central Library. This is a very exciting moment for me, and I hope you will enjoy what I have prepared for you!

CALGARY MARRIOTT HOTEL DOWNTOWN

The Marriott hotel chain is known all over the world. Since December 15th, 2022, I've had the honour of exhibiting my work on the second floor of the Marriott Downtown Hotel, located in the heart of Calgary, next to the famous Calgary Tower. Over the next few months, I will be sharing my photography with everyone. I invite you to visit my exhibition at Marriott Downtown!

Location: 110 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5A6

COMING SOON CALGARY CENTRAL LIBRARY 2025

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