Introspection to Catharsis

Introspection to Catharsis is a collaborative exhibition by artists Sue Daniel and Robert Karpa. This show explores the intersection of abstract painting and artificial intelligence, creating a powerful dialogue between human emotion and machine interpretation.

Sue Daniel’s deeply personal abstract works are in a constant state of evolution, shaped by life’s ongoing challenges. Her paintings emerge through slow, meditative processes and emotional impulses, layered spontaneously to create a conversation between control and surrender.

In response, Karpa introduces AI-generated interventions that appear to engage directly with Daniel’s visual language. With a background in editorial portraiture, Karpa brings storytelling to abstract art by creating AI-generated faces that reflect his interpretation of Daniel’s work.

Starting with a concept shaped by age, emotion, and atmosphere, he generates AI images, upscales them for large prints, and refines them in Photoshop. This fusion of technical precision and intuitive response creates a new form of portraiture, where technology meets traditional art in a shared exploration of meaning and emotion.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free or By Donation

Free or By Donation

How to get tickets?

At the door: Free or by Donation

 

Date: Thursday July 3, 2025 to Sunday July 27, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 3, 6–8 p.m.
Artist Talk: Saturday, July 5, 2– 3.pm.

Venue & Address

Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 1C2

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport