Mash Vass
Mash was born and raised in Toronto and began her artistic collage journey following her post-secondary graduation. She has always been captivated by the ability to create a world within a canvas. She draws her inspiration from artists such as Frida Kahlo, Lee Krasner and Hannah Höch. She combines her inspiration with her own lived experiences and explores themes around death and life, the masculine and feminine, and the movement of the human body. Her preferred medium of choice is collage, particularly when she’s able to combine her photography and ink work together.
Her work has been featured in numerous art shows as well as online publications around the world. She completed a Mudhouse Art Residency program in Crete in 2019, and recently completed the Iris Artist Program and SkopArt Residency in Greece, 2022.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Mash’s work is inspired by the beauty of life and death. She sees the emotional journeys of the human experience from a lens of beauty and opportunity, and attempts to challenge her audiences to step back and identify our emotions at the extreme (for example, joy with birth and grief with death) as opportunities full of wonder, expansion, and growth. Losing her mother at a young age was a formative experience in her life, which has allowed her to cherish and perceive life in a way that was unlike that of her peers. As a child living in an immigrant family, she works to honour her Greek roots, her ancestors, and her loved ones, for all that they sacrificed in order for her journey to flourish through her art. The rich culture and history of her lineage can be seen in various pieces throughout her artistic expressions.
Over the years, her work often creates alternate worlds that feel new, yet familiar – making it difficult to differentiate between her artistic dreams and true reality. She deeply enjoys hearing people’s interpretations of her art, and the emotions and reflections that they evoke and invoke. She hopes that her work sparks a moment of joy, sadness, clarity, compassion, and wisdom in her audience.
Mash was born and raised in Toronto and began her artistic collage journey following her post-secondary graduation. She has always been captivated by the ability to create a world within a canvas. She draws her inspiration from artists such as Frida Kahlo, Lee Krasner and Hannah Höch. She combines her inspiration with her own lived experiences and explores themes around death and life, the masculine and feminine, and the movement of the human body. Her preferred medium of choice is collage, particularly when she’s able to combine her photography and ink work together.
Her work has been featured in numerous art shows as well as online publications around the world. She completed a Mudhouse Art Residency program in Crete in 2019, and recently completed the Iris Artist Program and SkopArt Residency in Greece, 2022.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Mash’s work is inspired by the beauty of life and death. She sees the emotional journeys of the human experience from a lens of beauty and opportunity, and attempts to challenge her audiences to step back and identify our emotions at the extreme (for example, joy with birth and grief with death) as opportunities full of wonder, expansion, and growth. Losing her mother at a young age was a formative experience in her life, which has allowed her to cherish and perceive life in a way that was unlike that of her peers. As a child living in an immigrant family, she works to honour her Greek roots, her ancestors, and her loved ones, for all that they sacrificed in order for her journey to flourish through her art. The rich culture and history of her lineage can be seen in various pieces throughout her artistic expressions.
Over the years, her work often creates alternate worlds that feel new, yet familiar – making it difficult to differentiate between her artistic dreams and true reality. She deeply enjoys hearing people’s interpretations of her art, and the emotions and reflections that they evoke and invoke. She hopes that her work sparks a moment of joy, sadness, clarity, compassion, and wisdom in her audience.
$310.00
Collage (framed).
12.25x15.25"
"Someone in some future time will think of us."
Sappho is one of the great names of Ancient Greece. Her poetry expresses the love and loss experienced by women in her life. Her work captures the way she saw beyond the boundaries of her time, to the point where she even fulfilled her writings as destiny.
Entirely hand-cut, made with love and care.
$375.00
Collage (framed).
9x11"
At the heart of nearly every system we interact with, the visible or invisible hand of Capitalism influences us, whether we know it or not. Often subtle, we move through the world never asking important questions like "What does capitalism mean in my life?", "how does it truly impact me, others, and the world?", and "what role should corporations play in ensuring an inclusive future that benefits all, instead of just a few?". These are all big, hard questions, so instead of thinking about it too hard, dive into capitalism and enjoy this new hand-cut piece inside your home or office.
Entirely hand-cut, made with love and care.
$125.00
Collage (framed).
9.75x12.25"
A planet in crisis, and the climate changing – we need to care for the planet and the air we breathe and the water we drink.
All hand-cut, made with love and care.
$110.00
Collage (framed).
12.50x10"
Whether it's a low-paying job, a toxic relationship, or those early 2000's low-waist jeans – it's time to kiss them goodbye and embark on a whole new journey of self-discovery.
All hand-cut, made with love and care.
$125.00
Collage (framed).
7.25x5.50"
When you look at the stars and know that there are billions of galaxies out there, it's hard to imagine that we're all alone. Come discover what's out there with Sky Walker.
All hand-cut, made with love and care.
$130.00
Collage (framed).
8.50x6"
The creation of life and the transition to death both disrupt routines and consistencies. This piece acts as a reminder of the finality of existence.
All hand-cut, made with love and care.
$240.00
Collage (framed).
10x12"
Planet Beta captures the beauty of space and the natural world and immerses you in a whole new world.
All hand-cut, created with love and care.