Metamorphosis: Solo Exhibition by Aggie Armstrong

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Aggie Armstrong, “Probability,” 2024

20 x 20 (courtesy of the artist)

Aggie Armstrong’s Metamorphosis exhibition invites viewers into her reflective journey, shaped by over 30 years of living in Canada as a Filipino immigrant. Armstrong grapples with the tension between her Filipino heritage and Canadian identity. Is she truly Canadian? Or is she still, at her core, Filipino? Her questions of belonging have only amplified with the birth of her daughter. Has she shared enough of her Filipino heritage, or is it slipping away? These questions have led her to revisit her memories, though she wonders if time has romanticized the past and blurred the lines of her identity.

Armstrong’s paintings embody these struggles. Her vibrant portraits of women exude confidence, yet their eyes are always obscured. The stories behind these mysterious figures beckon to be uncovered, resonating with personal memories and shared experiences. Armstrong’s art is an invitation—it calls us to participate in our own metamorphosis as we navigate the fluidity of identity and self-perception.