Acrylic on canvas.
36x36"
There are blank periods in our lives, i.e. times when we’ve ended a relationship but haven’t found a new one yet; or left a job we dislike without having a new one lined up. We have to go through these in-between phases, and instead of fearing them, we can use them to reflect, focus on ourselves and make improvement. These are the moments when we have nothing to cling to. We might feel unsettling in these periods, however it’s in these periods that we can grow the most. It’s like rock climbing. Sometimes you have to take a leap to reach higher and achieve your goal.
In this painting, I depicted a female rock climber, whom I can relate to deeply. She’s climbing alone, symbolizing the times in life when we have to face challenges by ourselves. The surrounding landscape is mesmerizing, representing how life, despite its difficulties, can still be incredibly beautiful. I was trying to express through this piece that no matter what happen to your life, embrace the challenges and hardships, meanwhile don’t forget to appreciate the beauty around us.
Haocun(Sandra) Cao is originally from Shanghai, China. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and worked in HR for seven years until November 2017, when her life took an unexpected turn. She found solace in painting after the sudden passing of her mother, using it as a powerful form of therapy and self-expression. In 2022, she began the Fine Arts Studio program at Centennial College, graduating with honors in 2024. Now pursuing a degree in Drawing and Painting at OCAD University, her work reflects a woman’s perspective and emotional response to life themes such as change and loss, exploring cultural integration and relationships.
In 2023, Sandra worked as an art instructor for summer camps organized by the Tzu Chi Foundation Canada and an after-school program at an elementary school. Previously, she worked for the Provincial Government in New Brunswick and multinational companies in Shanghai, China such as Christian Dior, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals and Qiming Venture Partners, etc.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Creating art became a therapeutic outlet for me during the pandemic, gradually transforming into a profound passion. My works draw inspiration from personal experiences, including significant relationship changes and travels. I explore themes of change and relationships, focusing on the emotional responses from a woman’s perspective. Through my art, I reflect on these multifaceted changes, expressing my emotions and inviting viewers to connect with their own journeys.
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