Becoming | Laura Wood

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Becoming

A Solo Exhibition by Laura Wood

October 7- 25, 2025

Reception + Artist Talks:

Thursday, October 16. 6 PM- 8 PM

Becoming is a new body of work by Ottawa-based painter Laura Wood, originally from Aurora. The exhibition explores the experiences of growth, anticipation, and transformation, reflecting the idea that we are always in a state of change. Inspired by the physical and emotional transformations connected to pregnancy, the paintings carry an uplifting and tender energy, filled with themes of renewal, possibility, and hope.

Paintings to be shown in the exhibition “Carry,” “Hold,” “Born with Wings,” “Made of Mist and Wish,” and “Flourish” capture moments of becoming, growth, and the beauty of new life. Wood’s process is intuitive and expressive—she lets paint and colour guide her, while pausing to add intentional marks that bring balance and refinement. Wood’s mix of spontaneity and thoughtfulness creates abstract compositions that feel both spontaneous and deeply considered.

Laura grew up in Aurora, Ontario and discovered her passion for art early on, encouraged by her family to pursue her creative path, and she later earned her BFA from OCAD University. Becoming, she returns to her hometown with paintings that draw inspiration from the cycles and patterns of nature, using them as metaphors for human experience and transformation.

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Located in the heart of Aurora, Ontario, Micak Contemporary Art Gallery opened in November 2024 in the St. Andrew’s Village Shopping Centre. The gallery features two floors and three exhibition spaces, showcasing a wide range of artwork through curated exhibitions. The gallery shows a range of media including paintings, photographs, ceramics, glass, textiles, art books, and digital works.

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