Exhibition "Amensalism" by Curtia Wright

The Riverdale Hub Gallery is pleased to present “Amensalism”, an exhibition by Curtia Wright. Meet the Artist on Saturday, August 22nd, with a reception from 3 to 5pm and artist talk at 4pm. On view from August 5th to 29th, 2026.

Amensalism is an exhibition and visual arts research project by multidisciplinary artist Curtia Wright. Drawing on scientific, spiritual, and ecological concepts, Amensalism marks a significant evolution in Wright’s artistic practice. Amensalism takes its title from an ecological relationship in which one organism is harmed while the other is unaffected. Wright uses this concept as a metaphor for how systems and ideologies can shape and diminish individuals. Through a host-parasite lens, the series examines the impacts of gender, spirituality, mental health, and colonialism on identity and lived experience.

Wright’s work invites viewers to reflect on how invisible forces—such as social expectations, inherited beliefs, and dominant narratives—can shape our thoughts, choices, and sense of self. At a time of growing global conflict and misinformation, her work encourages us to question these influences and consider how we can reclaim our own voice and agency in an increasingly divided world.

About the Artist

Curtia Wright is a multidisciplinary Fine Artist, Mural Artist and Arts Educator based in Toronto, Ontario. She received her BFA at OCAD University in the Drawing and Painting program in 2015.

Her murals fuse elements of fantasy, sci-fi and surrealism with vibrant transportive colours used to animate their environments.

Her work uses the human figure to showcase narratives often centring around her lived experience. The work she creates looks at mental health, metaphysics, and the ephemerality of dreams and memory through a sci-fi lens.

She has collaborated on public art projects with Community organizations, Commercial and Private mural commissions across Canada and Internationally.

Supported by Toronto Arts Council