Ava Patrick is a Studio Arts student at Concordia University whose work explores the meaning embedded in ordinary human experience. Through recurring motifs such as teeth, smiles, and, more recently, lip-reading, her practice examines themes of identity, communication, vulnerability, and the subtle ways we connect with one another. Originally from Oakville, Ontario, Ava moved to Montreal to pursue fine arts in a city known for its vibrant and creative community. She explored many artistic outlets while growing up and discovered a particular passion for oil painting during her first year at Co...