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Soft Life exhibition poster: City Arts Salon Gallery presents Oronde Kari and Keshida Layone, May 9 to June 27, 2026

“I want to show how life is unpredictable and uncertain. To take deep breaths and let things go throughout it all. Also to not take life so seriously and to make room for your dreams as they do come true and need a space to play and grow...”
A colourful Keshida Layone painting hung above a white desk
Heart & Soul is rooted in reflection and purpose; how does spirituality, emotional healing, or inner balance influence your creative process?
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What challenges have you faced navigating the business side of art?


“I will say you know my mission statement in life honestly is just to honor the Earth--This is the only home I probably will ever know and I’m obsessed with it and so everything that I talk about whether I write or I draw or paint or doodle, it usually has some form of Earth in it and so I wanted to keep that going and talk about that visually in my work.”