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Abuk Lual

Artist member since 2021
Toronto, Ontario

I primarily work with oil paint to introduce new elements of abstraction infused with portraiture and landscape. Taking the time to explore the usage of color as a tool to withdraw connections to different moments in my life. I intend on communicating empathy with conceptual ideas allowing the viewer to respond emotionally.


Q+A

Favourite musical artist / band right now

Solange

Why is art important to you?

I love that I have an outlet to express myself. I find out new things about myself with every artwork I create. I'm unravelling layers of myself and healing myself in a way.

Favourite medium

Oil Paint

What do you listen to when you work?

Jazz or some neo soul music

When I'm not making art, I'm (a) ...

I'm learning other ways to express myself through writing and cooking

Select Past Exhibitions
2018

Ada Slaight Gallery at OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
Awenda Student Exhibit

Black Cat Showroom, Toronto, Ontario
Salon of Inclusivity Holiday Show

2019

Digital Financial Institute, Toronto, Ontario
Networking Collective – Finance, FinTech, AI & Arts

2019

Neighborhood Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Abstract Thoughts as Paintings

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario
Art Γ  la Carte program

2021

Kunstmatrix, Online Augmented Reality Gallery Platform
Abuk Lual: Daydreaming Virtual Exhibit

2021

OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
GradEx 106

2022

RBC Bank, Toronto, Ontario
RBC Art Commission Program

Education
2021

OCAD University
Drawing and Painting

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