I am proud to have come into ownership of this 24 x 36", framed dark beauty by the immensely gifted Kiara Hogg of Jasper. It is from a series Kiara co-created along with photographer Brent Best to express the complex emotions arising from the recent devastating wildfire in Jasper National Park. .
"While I have a longstanding relationship with the weight of dark feelings, I sought to offer an intimate glimpse into them from an artist's perspective."
The image is filled with poetic symbols signifying feelings from hope to despair. For me, the barely discernible green seedling in the foreground was a motivating factor in my decision to purchase.
I applaud Kiara for her vision and bravery in manifesting a physical activation on the landscape and for being a part of the Jasper Art Gallery’'s Creative Fire/BUZZfest 2025 exhibition!
“Despair” by Kiara Hogg- 24 x 36” framed photograph