Branch Art Exhibit: My Red Is Not Your Red by Francesco Leka

Throughout the month of November, the works of artist Francesco Leka are on display at Northern District library.

Francesco Leka is a self-taught Canadian artist from Toronto who balances his artistic practice with his studies in Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. While pursuing a future career in medicine, he continues to develop his art independently and with dedication.

"In my work, I find in witnessing viewers interpret the densely packed symbolic elements into their own narratives. Conceptually, my works explore the illusions people cling to—nostalgia, order, wealth—and the harsher truths underlying them. Visually, scenes in my oil paintings draw inspiration from the awe of nature, aesthetic qualities of myths, and my own visual interpretations of music."

This exhibit is part of TPL's Art Exhibit Space program. Toronto Public Library provides space for local artists to exhibit their work at locations across the city. These exhibits aim to reflect the diverse cultural interests of the city and its neighborhoods.