Stories From the Threshold

Exhibition Alumni Faculty Graduate Student International Student Public Staff Undergraduate Student

Christina Doroshyn, Savannah Garvin, Charlotte Lavoie-Auspert, Tristan McTague, Seamus Neufeld, Derya Ozparlak, Michelle Pratt, Daren Souvannavong

Opening Reception: January 15th, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

100 McCaul St.
100 McCaul St.
rusty spikes

Stories From the Threshold (2026) investigates the invisible forces that shape both personal and collective experiences of the liminal, skepticism, and the human desire for meaning of the ineffable.  Through these pieces, an exploration of preternatural presence, absence, and transcendent experiences are seen through the traces of what’s been left behind. 

Charlotte Lavoie Auspert & Derya Ozparlak exhibit set design, puppets and props from their stop-motion animation, Frances & Margo, an intriguing short film exploring sibling dynamics, womanhood, and the breaking of social dynamics through the 1950’s detective noir film genre.

Christina Doroshyn’s Shadowman points out the hidden divinity within the mundane, and how it intersects with spirituality to reveal deeper layers of oneself, and life; weaving together images from her life, dreams, and experiences with mysticism.

Savannah Garvin’s Aura, Anomalies explores America's enduring infatuation with paranormal phenomena. The material used reinforces this phenomenon's elusive and ambiguous nature, highlighting the tension between belief and skepticism, paranoia and sensationalism.

Tristan McTague’s painting Wendigo depicts a Wendigo, an Ojibwe legend, in contemporary times; reflecting how ancient Indigenous folklore fits into modern day.

Seamus Neufeld’s The Twins (Mummified) and What I Eat In A Day imbues each piece with their emotions and associated memories of this land, specifically in reference to human relationships he has both formed and dissolved here.

Michelle Pratt’s Playlistening is a mixed media piece, in which represents her need to use headphones or music to get her through the day, especially when in liminal spaces such as transit stations, or airports.

Daren Souvannavong’s Porcelain and Ceramic explores the photographic object as well as the physicality of the photograph and how it recontextualizes its image; composed of neglected items and irrelevant moments.

Blending diverse visual artworks, the pieces exhibited interrogate the elusive experience of the uncanny, prompting a critical inquiry into the nature of the so-called “supranormal” and intangible occurrences; whether they originate from forces beyond conventional recognition and why humans try to rationalize unknown phenomena. 

Curated by Kali Mitres

Image credit: Seamus Neufeld, What I Eat In A Day, 2025

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