in the garden exhibition

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House of Iris Design Talks 004 x in the garden exhibition
Join us at the beautiful House of Iris on Saturday, July 18, for the opening of in the garden exhibition, a photographic body of work by Toronto-based artist Sara Shemirani. Beyond investigating urban agriculture, in the garden documents a diverse range of community gardens across Toronto as ephemeral escapes from urban life. Captured during their final harvest period in September and October of last year as the gardens prepared for hibernation, themes of decay and renewal, endings and beginnings, naturally emerged, adding another layer to the work. in the garden explores the familiarity inherent to gardens, created through the cultivation of the same plants and the informal, often improvised design of these spaces. From newly established gardens to those cultivated for over 30 years, on rooftops, in parks or along a rail path, each offered a moment of escape and a striking contrast to the pace of city living. As my debut photography exhibition, in the garden is deeply connected to my roots, coming from a family of growers and gardeners. I hope to share the magic of these gardens with you. ✨🌱 About the artist: Sara Shemirani is an Iranian Canadian photographer and architectural designer based in Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University where she first became interested in urban agriculture. She later pursued a Digital Photography Certificate from George Brown Polytechnic, culminating in the photobook project in the garden, from which this exhibition bloomed. About the venue: House of Iris is a full service interior and garden design studio, with a boutique floral and home goods storefront at 407 Roncesvalles Ave in Toronto. Under the creative direction of Kate Crothers, House of Iris’ design practice is grounded in restoration and intentional living, sensibilities that resonate deeply with the themes of in the garden. The retail storefront also offers workshops and seasonal floral arrangements with blooms grown on their micro-floral farm in Prince Edward County. For more information, go to houseofiris.ca or follow them at @houseofirisdesign on Instagram.

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