Johnnie Walker proudly presents "She Work Hard For It," an immersive art exhibition curated by acclaimed Canadian artist Ashley McKenzie-Barnes at Cultural Goods Gallery. Experience the transformative power of art and celebrate those who defy norms, blaze fresh trails and inspire change for all. Explore Lido Pimienta's maze-like installation, Maria Qamar's large-scale pop-art display, and walk through Miss Me's tunnel of sisterhood and love. This exhibition is part of Johnnie Walker's 'First Strides' initiative, which invests in cultural trailblazers through grants, visibility, mentorship, and empowerment programming, with a goal of uplifting diverse communities spanning various fields. Don't miss this opportunity to reshape perceptions, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of women in art.

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THE MAZE OF ABUNDANCE

LIDO PIMIENTA

THE MAZE of ABUNDANCE, is a commentary on the Toronto Housing Insecurity crisis and how it affects single mothers. As a young single mother myself, the thought of not being able to provide a safe home for my children has always been taxing. Housing insecurity affects women and forces many of them to live in shelters, leaving the future of these women and their children in the hands of fate.

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NO FEAR, PERSEVERE!

MARIA "HATECOPY" QAMAR

In this lenticular installation, Qamar's subjects work together to tell a story of four women experiencing phases of growth; from fear to persevere.

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A CORRIDOR OF SISTERHOOD

MISS ME

This is a corridor. This is a space where women get to just be. As subject and not object. MISS ME’s soft artworks are screams of validity.

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