Marcela Szwarc - Eera Cafe - July
Marcela Szwarc is a multidisciplinary artist of Polish descent from New York. Their upbringing has been influenced by a mix of slavic cultural practices; pulling from memory and research, they reframe these aesthetics within a contemporary, diasporic context. Marcela is the recipient of several awards in recent years, including the Dale & Nick Tedeschi Studio Arts Grant, The Tom Hopkins Memorial Award, and the Concordia University International Tuition Award of Excellence. Marcela received their MFA in Studio Arts from Concordia University in 2024 and currently resides in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal.
Gloria P. Schippers- Eera Cafe - July
Originally from the Bois-Francs region, Gloria P. Schippers is an emerging artist living and working in Montréal. A graduate of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), she is currently pursuing a master's degree in research-creation at the same institution. Her practice, rooted in painting, integrates research on personal archives and textiles.
She also expanded her training in France, where she produced a short film presented in partnership with the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence. Upon returning to Québec, she participated in various group exhibitions, including at Ateliers Belleville, the Galerie de l’UQAM, and Art Mûr gallery. Most recently, she began a research-based residency focused on memory at the Galerie d’Outremont.
Raphael Dairon - SAT Cafe - July
Raphaël Dairon (aka M.Roboto) is an illustrator, painter, and muralist who has been working professionally for the past ten years. Passionate about illustration since childhood, his graphic style draws inspiration from comic art in all its forms—from Japanese manga to American comic books and graphic novels. As a result, his creative process is deeply rooted in storytelling and world-building, aiming to transport viewers into rich, playful visual worlds where imagined stories and hidden realms come to life.
Two themes are especially close to his heart: science fiction—with a fascination for cyborgs, the fusion of organic and mechanical elements, and reflections on humanity through robotics; and fantasy—with an exploration of time and memory, illustrated through cracked or ruined buildings that evoke a gentle sense of melancholy. His goal is to invite those who encounter his art on a visual and emotional journey, at the crossroads between reality and dreams.
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Meet Christelle Aoun—a full-time mom, artisan, treasure hunter, and fabric whisperer based in beautiful Montreal. She transforms forgotten fabrics into one-of-a-kind clothing and crafts unique jewelry that adds the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
For years, Christelle balanced a 9-to-5 routine while dreaming of a life centered around creativity. Eventually, she took the leap. Now, she spends her days immersed in gorgeous textiles and stunning materials, designing pieces that tell a story. For her, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything she creates.
Each piece she designs is a little adventure. Guided by the materials themselves, she blends patterns, textures, colors, and details into something truly original. Nothing is mass-produced, and no two pieces are alike—just wearable art with heart and soul.
When she's not in her creative zone, Christelle cherishes time with her two amazing kids, explores local markets, and connects with fellow art lovers to share her work and passion.
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