North York Arts is proud to present the Northbound Gallery Program, an initiative to highlight newcomer and first-generation artists, as well as those with connections to North York. Our fourth reception for Northbound will be held at The Toronto Centre for the Arts and is free to the public.

The reception will showcase North York artist Emma Lau and her exhibition A Quiet Mind II, which runs from August 14 to August 29. A Quiet Mind II showcases Lau’s paintings from the past few years, all of which embody the artist’s meditation experience. In 2010, Lau received tutelage from Buddhist meditation masters who taught her how to meditate at a deep level. All subsequent artwork she has created explores translating her meditation practice into fine art. Art-making occurs immediately following meditation practice, and there are marked shifts in decision-making that occur after the act of meditation.

The Northbound reception will be held at the Lower Gallery located at the TCA on August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It will include a cash bar and light refreshments. The reception is free, but members of the public are to RSVP. More information about Northbound and Emma can be found at http://www.northyorkarts.org/project/northbound-gallery-program/