At first glance, the soft, welcoming world created by Cynthia Dinan-Mitchell is instantly captivating. Yet behind this lavish setting—where sumptuous textiles mingle with luxuriant patterns—lies a visual enigma. Inspired by Dutch still life, surrealism, and the baroque, the artist blurs boundaries through anachronisms and playful references. Her works move fluidly between painting, collage, wallpaper, and textile, inviting us to rethink the codes of art and ornamentation. But can we really trust first impressions?
From April to September, step into the botanical cabinet imagined by Cynthia Dinan-Mitchell: an intriguing universe where illusion and allusion meet.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in 1977, Cynthia Dinan-Mitchell lives and works in Québec, where she explores screen printing, ceramics, and painting. A graduate of Concordia University in 2002, she earned a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from Université Laval in 2007. Recipient of numerous grants, she was also awarded the Plein sud grant and the Videre Relève prize in visual arts by the City of Québec in 2011. Her works have been exhibited in several galleries and artist-run centers across Québec and Canada, and featured in major events such as Manif d’art 8 – The Québec City Biennial (2017) and Orange 5 (2015). Her career includes multiple residencies both locally and abroad, notably in Thailand, Australia, Germany, and Belgium.