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CONTACT EXHIBITION OPENS IN MISSSAUAGA

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Jorian Charlton's latest exhibition "Between Us" is now at the Mississauga Art Gallery. Mississauga-based photographer Jorian Charlton has debuted her latest exhibition, "Between Us," at the Mississauga Art Gallery. The exhibition showcases ten pieces of photography, mostly featuring women and young girls, and explores contemporary modes of Black representation through personal experiences and community themes. Charlton, who is of Jamaican-Canadian descent, uses her photography to capture the beauty and strength of her subjects while evoking a sense of connection and intrigue with the viewer. "Regardless of the shoot, I aim to capture my subjects in a timeless way that gives the model a sense of strength," says Charlton. "A big part of my work is of friends and family and the community, of course." artist and her son in front of her wall size portrait (right) The exhibition includes a variety of photographs taken in non-studio environments, s...